Chief Executive Officer

JOB TITLE:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

LOCATION:
Sahibabad, Uttar Pradesh (Plant + Office Campus)

REPORTS TO:
Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

A mid-sized forging and manufacturing company specializing in high-quality, customized steel forgings primarily in the
Oil & Gas and Petrochemicals
sectors. The company is also building new verticals in
Railways, Infrastructure, and Defense
. Backed by over six decades of industry credibility and a strong regional footprint, the organization is now poised for
5x revenue growth
with a clear
global expansion roadmap
.

THE ROLE – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

The CEO will own the enterprise
P&L
and lead the company's next phase of growth—expanding markets, upgrading operations and technology, and building a
high-performance culture
. This role is ideal for a
builder-leader
ready to scale a mid-sized manufacturing company into a
globally competitive enterprise
.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own end-to-end
  P&L
  and value creation; set strategy, translate into roadmaps, and deliver outcomes.
• Take enterprise-wide ownership across
  commercial, operations, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, finance, HR, IT, compliance, and ESG
  —working through empowered functional heads and Group shared services.
• Drive
  market expansion
  (India and exports) with focus on Oil & Gas and new verticals (Defense, Railways, Infrastructure); build channel/partner ecosystems in priority geographies (
  Middle East, followed by Europe, North America, and SE Asia
  ).
• Build a predictable
  order book and margin profile
  ; negotiate long-cycle contracts and key accounts.
• Modernize manufacturing
  : improve throughput, OEE, yield, and first-time-right quality; deploy capex with IRR/ROI discipline.
• Lead
  digital/ERP transformation
  ; institutionalize data-driven governance (S&OP, SKU profitability, cash conversion, vendor scorecards).
• Strengthen
  supply chain resilience
  —vendor development for alloys (including duplex and super duplex) and strategic sourcing.
• Establish a
  performance culture
  —clear KRAs/KPIs and leadership bench, with safety and compliance as non-negotiables.
• Represent the company with
  customers, JV/tech partners, auditors, banks, and industry bodies
  ; uphold brand and governance standards.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (Capability & Experience)

• 18+ years
  in
  B2B manufacturing/industrial engineering
  with demonstrated
  P&L ownership
  and scale-up results.
• Track record in driving growth across
  domestic and international markets
  , securing large, multi-year contracts;
  Oil & Gas, manufacturing, or heavy engineering
  background preferred.
• Strong command of
  plant operations, quality systems, supply chain, and capex deployment
  .
• Solid
  financial acumen
  (pricing, mix, working capital, project IRR) and stakeholder management (banks, auditors, boards).
• People leader
  who builds accountable teams and a performance culture.
• Education:
  Engineering (preferred) + MBA/PGDM desirable.

SUCCESS ATTRIBUTES

• Owner's mindset
  , strong execution, and high standards for delivering results.
• Strategic yet hands-on
  ; data-driven with shop-floor comfort.
• Customer-centric
  ; builds trust with clear, consistent communication.
• Integrity, transparency, and compliance first.

WHY JOIN US

• Lead a heritage-rich brand at a pivotal moment—steer the company's evolution into a modern engineering powerhouse.
• Be at the helm of a
  strategic transformation
  , with significant
  capital investments
  , strong promoter commitment, and a
  high-trust culture
  .
• Create a
  globally competitive business
  , expanding into new geographies and market segments with meaningful autonomy and influence.
• Drive
  innovation in product engineering and manufacturing excellence
  , leveraging new technology, processes, and best practices.
• Work in a
  revitalised, state-of-the-art office and plant campus
  , designed for collaboration and efficiency.
• Build high-performing teams, fostering a culture of
  excellence and collaboration
  .
• Leave a
  lasting leadership legacy
  , with clear visibility of your impact on the organisation's trajectory for decades to come