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Margdarshak
CEO
Margdarshak · posted 1 month ago
Gurugram, New Delhi +1 moresales and distribution
About the role
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Managing Director (MD)
| Industry: | Building Materials (Cement, Steel, Ceramics, Glass, RMC, Paint or related sectors) |
| Reports To: | Board of Directors |
Job Purpose
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) will provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership for the company. This role is responsible for driving sustainable growth, expanding market share, and maximizing shareholder value. The ideal candidate will oversee all business operations, lead manufacturing excellence, optimize supply chain networks, and cultivate high-level relationships with institutional clients, distributors, and regulatory bodies within the building materials sector.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Develop and execute the company’s long-term business strategy, vision, and commercial goals in alignment with the Board of Directors.
- Provide executive oversight for corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance across all manufacturing plants and corporate offices.
- Evaluate and execute strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to expand the company's product portfolio and geographic footprint.
Operational & Manufacturing Excellence
- Oversee multi-location manufacturing facilities to ensure optimal capacity utilization, cost efficiency, and strict adherence to environmental and safety standards.
- Drive operational efficiency through the adoption of automation, Industry 4.0 practices, and lean manufacturing methodologies.
- Ensure robust supply chain management, optimizing the procurement of raw materials, logistics, and distribution networks.
Commercial & Market Expansion
- Steer the sales, marketing, and distribution strategies to strengthen the brand's presence across retail (B2C) and institutional (B2B) segments.
- Identify emerging market trends, real estate shifts, and infrastructure developments to position the company’s product lines proactively.
- Maintain and leverage a vast network of relationships with large-scale developers, contractors, architects, and channel partners.
Financial Performance & Capital Management
- Hold full P&L accountability, ensuring the company meets or exceeds budgetary targets, revenue goals, and profitability margins.
- Direct financial planning, capital expenditure (CapEx) allocations for plant expansions or modernization, and working capital optimization.
- Present comprehensive quarterly and annual financial performance reports and strategic updates to the Board of Directors and stakeholders.
Innovation & Sustainability
- Champion Research and Development (R&D) initiatives to introduce eco-friendly, sustainable, and value-added building materials.
- Lead corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives, focus on reducing carbon footprints, and implement green manufacturing practices.
People & Culture Leadership
- Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing executive leadership team.
- Foster a performance-driven corporate culture centered on safety, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA from a premier business school is highly preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 18–27 years of professional experience, with at least 10–12 years in a P&L-heading role (such as CEO, MD, COO, or President) specifically within the building materials, manufacturing, infrastructure, or allied industries.
Track Record
Proven success in scaling business operations, managing complex supply chains, leading large workforces, and delivering consistent financial growth.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Vision: Ability to anticipate macroeconomic shifts, infrastructure trends, and regulatory changes to steer the business ahead of competitors.
- Commercial Acumen: Deep understanding of distribution networks, dealer-distributor dynamics, and institutional B2B bidding processes.
- Operational Insight: Strong familiarity with manufacturing processes, plant operations, quality control, and industrial safety metrics.
- Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to influence board members, investors, union leaders, and government authorities.