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Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Location: Sahibabad, Uttar Pradesh (Plant + Office Campus) Reports To: Chairman & Managing Director About the Organization A well-established and rapidly growing industrial manufacturing company engaged in producing high-quality, customized steel forgings for the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical sectors , while expanding into Railways, Infrastructure, and Defense . The organization is part of a respected industrial group with over six decades of credibility and a strong market footprint across South Asia. With a clear roadmap for 5x revenue growth , the company is embarking on an ambitious transformation journey —strengthening global exports, modernizing operations, and professionalizing management. Position Overview The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will have full P&L ownership and lead the next phase of growth. This includes scaling operations, expanding global markets, driving operational and technological excellence, and institutionalizing a performance-driven culture. The role is ideal for a builder-leader with deep experience in industrial manufacturing, who can transform a mid-sized enterprise into a globally competitive organization . Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Define and execute business strategy to deliver growth, profitability, and long-term value creation. Translate strategic objectives into clear annual operating plans and performance metrics. Partner with promoters and the board to drive organizational transformation. Business & P&L Management Lead enterprise-wide P&L; deliver revenue, margin, and cash flow targets. Drive growth across domestic and export markets, with a strong focus on Oil & Gas and emerging verticals (Defence, Railways, Infrastructure). Build predictable order book and margin discipline; secure long-cycle, high-value contracts. Operations & Manufacturing Excellence Oversee plant operations, quality systems, and production efficiency. Improve throughput, yield, and first-time-right quality; implement productivity and cost optimization measures. Lead capital expansion projects (capex) with strong ROI/IRR discipline. Modernize manufacturing through digital tools, ERP implementation, and analytics-based governance. Commercial & Supply Chain Management Strengthen supply chain resilience through vendor development and strategic sourcing. Drive working capital efficiency and improve cash conversion cycles. Implement data-driven decision-making across pricing, procurement, and inventory. People & Culture Build and lead a high-performing, accountable leadership team. Establish a performance culture through clear KRAs, KPIs, and regular reviews. Foster collaboration, integrity, and safety as non-negotiable principles. Governance & External Representation Maintain high standards of governance, transparency, and compliance. Represent the company with customers, partners, auditors, financial institutions, and industry bodies. Uphold brand reputation and corporate ethics in all external engagements. Candidate Profile Experience & Capability 18+ years of leadership experience in B2B manufacturing/industrial engineering . Proven record of P&L ownership and delivering significant business growth. Strong exposure to domestic and international markets , with success in securing multi-year contracts. Deep understanding of plant operations, quality systems, supply chain, and capex deployment . Financial acumen in pricing, mix management, working capital, and project ROI. Experience in promoter-led or mid-sized organizations preferred. Engineering background required; MBA/PGDM desirable. Leadership Attributes Owner’s mindset with strong execution and accountability. Strategic yet hands-on , with comfort on the shop floor. Customer-centric and relationship-oriented with clear communication. High integrity, transparency, and commitment to compliance. What the Role Offers Opportunity to lead a respected manufacturing enterprise through its most transformative growth phase. Full ownership of strategy, operations, and value creation , with direct access to promoters. A platform to build a globally competitive business , with capital investment and technology modernization underway. High autonomy and influence over the company’s direction and performance. Chance to build a lasting leadership legacy , shaping the organization’s future trajectory.