General Manager

Job Title General Manager - AAC Blocks Plant Department Operations Manufacturing Reports To Managing Director CEO Location Ellamanchili Visakhapatnam Industry Building Materials Construction AAC Blocks Manufacturing Position Summary The General Manager GM will oversee the complete operations of the AAC Blocks Plant including production quality control maintenance procurement logistics and workforce management The role requires strong leadership deep technical understanding of AAC manufacturing processes and the ability to drive operational efficiency safety and profitability Key Responsibilities 1 Operations Management Oversee daily plant operations to ensure optimal production output quality and efficiency Plan organize and control manufacturing processes to achieve production targets Ensure continuous improvement in processes equipment utilization and manpower productivity Monitor plant performance through KPIs yield downtime energy consumption etc 2 Production Quality Ensure consistent production of AAC blocks as per required standards and customer specifications Implement and monitor strict quality control systems and compliance with BIS ISO standards Work closely with R D or technical teams for product improvement and innovation 3 Maintenance Utilities Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance of machinery and equipment e g autoclaves mixers cutting machines conveyors Ensure uninterrupted supply of power steam and other utilities Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime 4 Supply Chain Inventory Management Manage procurement of raw materials fly ash lime cement gypsum aluminum powder etc at optimal cost and quality Maintain adequate inventory levels while minimizing working capital Coordinate with logistics for dispatch and delivery planning 5 Financial Cost Control Prepare and monitor budgets cost reports and variance analysis Optimize resource utilization to control production costs Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety 6 Compliance Safety Ensure compliance with environmental regulations factory laws and safety standards Promote a strong culture of health safety and environmental responsibility Liaise with statutory authorities for licenses inspections and renewals 7 Team Leadership HR Management Lead motivate and develop plant staff across departments Foster teamwork accountability and continuous learning within the workforce Oversee recruitment training and performance evaluation of plant employees 8 Strategic Planning Reporting Develop and implement short- and long-term operational strategies Prepare periodic reports on production efficiency maintenance and profitability Coordinate with top management for capacity expansion modernization and new project initiatives Qualifications Experience Education B E B Tech in Mechanical Civil Chemical or Industrial Engineering MBA preferred Experience Minimum 10-15 years in manufacturing with at least 5 years in a leadership role in AAC blocks cement or similar building materials industry Skills Strong knowledge of AAC production processes and machinery Excellent leadership planning and analytical skills Proficiency in ERP systems MS Office and production management tools Strong communication and negotiation abilities Key Performance Indicators KPIs Production volume vs target Quality rejection rate Plant efficiency and uptime Cost per cubic meter of AAC block Safety compliance and zero-incident rate Employee productivity and retention Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay 900 000 00 - 1 300 000 00 per year Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Provident Fund Work Location In person