General Manager Operations

General Manager - Operations
HT & LT Electrical Panel Manufacturing | Strategic Operations | Manufacturing Excellence | Business Growth
Professional Summary
Dynamic and result-oriented General Manager - Operations with extensive experience in the electrical switchgear and panel manufacturing industry. Expertise in leading end-to-end operations for HT & LT Electrical Panels including PCC, MCC, APFC, VFD, PLC, Synchronizing Panels, DG Synchronization Systems, Distribution Boards, Motor Control Centres, HT Switchgear, RMUs, Bus Ducts, and Substation Equipment.
Proven track record in driving production growth, operational excellence, profitability, project execution, quality management, supply chain optimization, engineering coordination, and customer satisfaction. Adept at managing large manufacturing facilities, leading cross-functional teams, implementing lean practices, and delivering high-value projects for industrial, infrastructure, utility, commercial, and EPC sectors.
Core Competencies
Strategic Operations Management
•Plant Operations Leadership
•Manufacturing Strategy & Execution
•Business Process Optimization
•Profit Centre Management
•Capacity Planning & Expansion
•Operational Excellence
Manufacturing & Production
•HT & LT Panel Manufacturing
•HT Switchgear Panels up to 33kV
•LT Panels up to 6300A
•Busbar Systems & Bus Ducts
•Fabrication & Assembly Operations
•Production Planning & Control (PPC)
Project Management
•Project Execution
•Engineering Coordination
•Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
•Site Commissioning
•Customer Inspection Management
•Project Cost Control
Commercial & Supply Chain
•Material Planning
•Vendor Development
•Strategic Procurement
•Inventory Optimization
•Cost Reduction Initiatives
•Contract Management
Quality & Compliance
•ISO Systems Management
•IEC / IS Standards Compliance
•Quality Assurance & Quality Control
•EHS Implementation
•Audit Compliance
•Continuous Improvement Programs
Leadership
•Multi-Plant Operations Management
•Cross-Functional Team Leadership
•Organisation Development
•Performance Management
•Change Management
•Stakeholder Management
Key Responsibilities
Operations Leadership
•Lead complete manufacturing operations of HT & LT electrical panels.
•Drive annual business plans, operational objectives, and profitability targets.
•Ensure achievement of revenue, production, and project delivery commitments.
•Develop long-term operational strategies aligned with business growth plans.
Manufacturing Excellence
•Oversee engineering, fabrication, copper processing, assembly, wiring, testing, packing, and dispatch functions.
•Improve plant productivity, utilization, and operational efficiency.
Manufacturing Excellence
•Oversee engineering, fabrication, copper processing, assembly, wiring, testing, packing, and dispatch functions.
•Improve plant productivity, utilization, and operational efficiency.
•Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
•Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, and resources.
Project Execution
•Monitor complete project lifecycle from order receipt to dispatch and commissioning.
•Ensure project milestones are achieved within budget and timelines.
•Review project planning and resource allocation.
Quality Management
•Ensure adherence to IEC, IS, and customer specifications.
•Lead customer inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests.
•Minimize rework, rejection, and warranty claims.
Supply Chain Management
•Develop strategic sourcing and procurement plans.
•Reduce inventory carrying costs and improve material availability.
•Strengthen supplier performance and reliability.
Financial Management
•Monitor operational budgets and manufacturing costs.
•Improve EBITDA through productivity enhancement and cost-control initiatives.
•Drive profitability through process improvements and waste reduction.
Customer Relations
•Handle key customer accounts and strategic client engagements.
•Support business development and tendering teams.
•Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Major Achievements (Resume Highlights)
•Successfully led manufacturing operations for HT Panels up to 33kV and LT Panels up to 6300A.
•Increased annual manufacturing capacity by 40%.
•Improved plant productivity by 30% through process optimization and lean initiatives.
•Reduced manufacturing cycle time by 25%.
•Achieved 98% on-time project delivery performance.
•Reduced production costs by 15% through strategic sourcing and operational improvements.
•Successfully managed projects exceeding ₹100+ Crores annually.
•Led a workforce of 150+ engineers, supervisors, technicians, and support staff.
•Established robust quality systems resulting in a significant reduction in customer complaints and warranty issues.
•Successfully executed FAT inspections for major industrial, utility, infrastructure, data centre, oil & gas, and power sector

Work arrangement
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