Chief Executive Officer-forgings

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Location: Sahibabad, Uttar Pradesh (Plant + Office Campus)Reports To: Chairman & Managing DirectorAbout the OrganizationA 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 OverviewThe 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 ResponsibilitiesStrategic LeadershipDefine 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 ManagementLead 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 ExcellenceOversee 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 ManagementStrengthen 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 & CultureBuild 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 RepresentationMaintain 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 ProfileExperience & Capability18+ 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 AttributesOwner’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 OffersOpportunity 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.