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GM Operations- Fabrication

Kolkata Permanent View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader to head end-to-end fabrication operations for steel poles and related structures at a large-scale industrial facility. The role offers the chance to drive productivity, quality, safety, cost optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives while leading high-performing teams.
  • Lead a large-scale fabrication manufacturing unit
  • Drive operational excellence and business growth

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established industrial manufacturing organisation with a strong presence in the infrastructure and engineering sector. Known for its focus on operational excellence, quality standards, and innovation, the company operates large-scale manufacturing facilities and supplies critical products to major infrastructure projects across diverse industries.

Job Description

  • Lead complete fabrication operations covering steel poles and related structural products.
  • Drive achievement of production targets while ensuring adherence to quality, cost, and delivery commitments.
  • Oversee fabrication, welding, assembly, finishing, and dispatch operations.
  • Develop capacity plans aligned to business demand and optimise utilisation of manpower, materials, and equipment.
  • Manage fabrication technologies including CNC plasma cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, press brake operations, shearing, welding, and surface protection processes.
  • Champion Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Establish robust quality systems, minimise rework and rejection, and drive process excellence.
  • Ensure compliance with all EHS standards while promoting a strong safety culture.
  • Lead and develop cross-functional teams across production, maintenance, quality, and planning functions.
  • Partner with business and finance stakeholders to improve productivity, reduce costs, and support future expansion plans.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • 15+ years of experience in fabrication and manufacturing operations.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing large fabrication plants or heavy engineering operations.
  • Strong exposure to heavy fabrication, structural steel, steel processing, transmission structures, automotive, EPC, pipe manufacturing, or related sectors.
  • Expertise in welding operations, fabrication processes, production planning, productivity improvement, and cost optimisation.
  • Proven track record in implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and change management capabilities.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead a strategically important manufacturing facility.
  • High-impact leadership role with significant operational ownership.
  • Platform to drive transformation, productivity, and business performance.
  • Competitive compensation and long-term career growth prospects within a growing industrial organisation.
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7070377

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Manufacturing operations
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Kolkata
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-072026-7070377

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.