Job Description

Hiring Now: Plant Head – Leading Manufacturing Group (India & Asia)Full-time | Leadership Role | Steel, Automotive, Precision, Tubes or pipes.At BGR, we specialize in leadership hiring for high-growth, innovation-led businesses across the globe. On behalf of a renowned global manufacturing group, we are leading the search for a Plant head to drive transformation, scale, and operational excellence at their India & Asia hub.About the CompanyOur client is a European MNC, a global pioneer in stainless steel tubular solutions, with a legacy of over seven decades. The group boasts multiple world-class manufacturing units worldwide, serving energy, aerospace, and infrastructure giants.In India, the group has rapidly grown into a market leader since acquiring a local business 20 years back. The flagship 20-acre facility, serves as the nucleus of operations in Asia, contributing group’s major global revenues. With significant capex investment, a new product / expansion plan in the pipeline, and aggressive growth plans, the company is poised to scale double in the next five years.Role OverviewThis is not a routine plant head role. It’s a strategic leadership mandate reporting directly to the CEO and global leadership. You will be responsible for translating the company’s ambitious growth roadmap into on-ground execution — through world-class manufacturing, product diversification, workforce scaling, and customer delight.You will lead the end-to-end operations (manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, EHS, capex projects) while driving cultural transformation, digitization, and operational excellence. This role is central to the company’s India strategy and global competitiveness.Top 5 Must-Have Criteria (Please do not apply if you don't qualify on even one of below)Deep domain expertise in steel or metals-based manufacturing, ideally in tubes, pipes, forging, or extrusion processes.Proven track record in running complex operations with at least ₹300–₹500 Cr+ P&L responsibility.Strong team leadership and ability to scale a mid-sized plant into a high-performance, 1000+ workforce setup.Hands-on, detail-oriented execution style — able to work closely with shop-floor teams and senior stakeholders alike.Mindset fit: Integrity, drive, humility, and ability to work in a fast-changing, performance-led, yet grounded culture.Why Apply?Be a key driver of a high-growth, transformation storyWork with global stakeholders on cutting-edge projectsOpportunity to lead India operations of a global group on an accelerated growth pathAttractive compensation and high-visibility roleIf you are ready to shape the future of Indian manufacturing with global quality standards, we want to hear from you.

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