General Manager - Operations

Job Title : General Manager - Operations

Department : Operations

Location : Goa (Corlim Industrial Estate)

Reports To : BOD

Role Summary

The General Manager – Production will lead the overall production function of the Elastic Plant in Goa, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality output. The role is responsible for achieving daily, monthly, and annual production targets, driving continuous improvement, managing production teams, and aligning plant activities with corporate goals while maintaining health, safety, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Execution

Oversee daily and long-term production schedules to meet delivery timelines and output targets.

Coordinate with SCM, Maintenance, and QA for uninterrupted production flow.

Monitor real-time production KPIs and take immediate corrective actions when needed.

Optimize plant capacity and resource utilization (manpower, machines, materials).

Drive initiatives for improving machine efficiency, reducing downtime, and eliminating bottlenecks.

Implement lean manufacturing and productivity-enhancing practices.

Ensure adherence to product specifications and quality standards.

Work with QA / Technical teams to address quality issues and customer feedback.

Ensure compliance with SOPs, statutory regulations, audits, and certifications.

Monitor production costs and control wastage of raw materials, utilities, and manpower.

Identify opportunities to reduce cost per unit through process improvement and waste reduction.

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Lead and manage production supervisors, line managers, and floor staff.

Define roles, set individual KPIs, monitor performance, and provide developmental feedback.

Ensure effective training programs for skill development and safety practices.

Ensure adherence to all safety norms and regulations across the production floor.

Promote a culture of safety and conduct periodic audits and drills.

Ensure environmental compliance in waste disposal and energy usage.

Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production reports with key metrics.

Participate in management reviews and provide insights into production performance.

Propose improvement plans based on data trends and performance gaps.

Qualifications & Experience

Education : Degree in Mechanical / Textile / Industrial Engineering or related discipline. Postgraduate qualification preferred.

Experience : 12–15 years in production / manufacturing roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

Industry Preference : Elastic / Narrow Fabric, Textile, Garments, or Process Manufacturing.

Key Skills

Strong command of production planning and execution

Leadership and team-building abilities

Proficiency in lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and TPM

Analytical and problem-solving mindset

Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Commitment to quality, safety, and compliance

Skills : manufacturing,erp system,,5s,,kaizen,lean manufacturing

Skills Required

Sap, Kaizen, Tpm, Lean Manufacturing, Oracle, 5S