General Manager Operations (Manufacturing)

About the role

A leading manufacturing client is looking for an experienced General Manager Operations to oversee overall plant operations in Karachi. The role reports to the Senior General Manager - Plant and focuses on driving production efficiency, optimizing manufacturing costs and ensuring operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing and production operations and ensure production, quality and efficiency targets are met.
• Optimize processes, energy consumption, equipment utilization and manufacturing costs.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation, Quality and Maintenance departments.
• Improve plant reliability, equipment availability and operational efficiency.
• Manage production budgets, operating expenses and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Lead and develop operational teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to business planning and strategic decisions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 25 years of relevant manufacturing industry experience.
• Previous experience as General Manager Production, General Manager Operations, Deputy Plant Head or an equivalent senior leadership position.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, cost management and decision-making skills.