Managing Director - Bangalore

Maier+Vidorno; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Maier Vidorno Altios seeks a Managing Director to lead its Indian entity, align local strategy with global objectives, and drive sustainable growth across operations and markets.

The role requires 10–15 years of senior leadership in industrial/manufacturing settings, strong commercial and operational expertise, and a track record in building high-performance teams within matrix/global structures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of leadership experience in industrial and/or manufacturing environments.
• Senior management experience in roles such as General Manager, Sales/Operations Director or equivalent.
• Proven track record in both commercial leadership and operational management.
• Experience in greenfield projects, organizational build-ups, or manufacturing start-ups is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the Indian entity.
• Develop and execute the local business strategy in line with corporate objectives.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share.
• Lead manufacturing operations and ensure operational excellence across KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

People management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations/Business

Job description

Maier Vidorno Altios is the leading service company for international market expansion for SMEs and medium-sized companies that want to expand both within India and worldwide.

– Over 50 years of shared experience in international trade and investments
– 750+ professionals in 32 offices worldwide -Presence in 22 countries: USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Great Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Poland / Eastern Europe, Russia, UAE, India, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Singapore / Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Malaysia, New Zealand and Australia

M+V Altios offers pragmatic services for every phase of internationalization. From strategic advice and market analysis to local sales and business development to cross border M&A and location searches for greenfield projects. In addition, M+V Altios provides worldwide services such as bookkeeping, payroll accounting, tax advice and a wide range of personnel solutions – Personnel leasing, recruiting and HR services.

We are looking for a

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Job Reference No: 26096
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Bangalore

Desired profile
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Language
English is mandatory

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is a globally active, family-owned European engineering and technology group. The company is a market leader in electronics production equipment, moulding machines, and industrial solutions. With operations in more than 90 countries it serves industries such as automotive, electronics, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing.

The company is recognized for its strong focus on innovation, sustainable manufacturing, and advanced production technologies.

Who can apply?

‘KRA’s –

Strategic Leadership & General Management

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the Indian entity.
• Develop and execute the local business strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Assume full responsibility for operational performance, profitability, and sustainable growth.
• Act as the primary representative of the company in India.
• Establish a strong local management culture aligned with the company’s values and leadership principles.
• Serve as the key interface between the Indian organization and the Group Headquarters.

Commercial Leadership & Business Development

• Lead the overall commercial development of the Indian business.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share.
• Develop and execute local sales and business development strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Strengthening and expanding relationships with key customers, strategic accounts, distributors, and business partners.
• Identify new business opportunities, market segments, and growth initiatives.
• Ensure excellent customer satisfaction and long-term customer retention.
• Work closely with the Sales and Aftersales teams to further strengthen the company’s market position.
• Represent the company externally towards customers, industry associations, governmental authorities, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic recommendations to local and

Group Management.

Manufacturing & Operations

• Lead the establishment and further development of manufacturing operations.
• Ensure operational excellence in quality, delivery performance, productivity, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Introduce and monitor key operational performance indicators (KPIs).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all operational areas.
• Ensure alignment between customer requirements, sales commitments, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Develop scalable operational structures to support future business growth.
• Ensure compliance with corporate manufacturing standards and operational excellence principles.

• Lead the establishment and ramp-up of the new manufacturing facility.
• Develop the organizational structure required to support future growth.
• Coordinate facility setup, operational readiness, and resource planning.
• Implement scalable processes, systems, and governance structures.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10–15 years of leadership experience in industrial and/or manufacturing environments.
• Several years of experience in senior management positions such as General Manager, Business Unit Leader, Sales Director, Commercial Director, Plant Manager, Operations Director, or comparable leadership roles.
• Proven success in both commercial leadership and operational management.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in sales leadership, business development, customer management, and P&L responsibility.
• Solid manufacturing and operational expertise with a strong understanding of production processes and operational excellence.
• Experience in greenfield projects, organizational build-ups, manufacturing start-ups, or business expansions is highly desirable.
• Strong experience in managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience working within international organizations and matrix structures.
• Experience in German, European, or other international industrial companies is highly desirable.