Job Description

As General Manager for India, you will provide visionary leadership and oversee the implementation of business strategy, operations, and growth within the region.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will drive the development and execution of high-impact initiatives to deepen customer engagement, accelerate revenue growth, and secure Carbon Clean's market position. The role currently covers our India operation, with anticipated expansion to broader APAC responsibilities.
You will oversee and lead the overall India operations and drive business growth, ensuring the safety of our people, setting strategic goals, and delivering operational efficiency while maintaining strong integration with the UK HQ.
You will have responsibility for effective execution of the budget in terms of cost management and performance for our India site, contributing to the overall profitability of Carbon Clean.
We'll trust you to
Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Develop and execute a long-term strategic roadmap for the India market, ensuring alignment with Carbon Clean's global objectives and commercial goals

• Collaborate with the commercial organisation to identify opportunities for revenue growth and strategic partnerships in India and the APAC region in the future

• Lead strategic initiatives to capture new business, establish key partnerships, and expand the company's market presence

Operational Excellence

• Have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the India business

• Ensure the day-to-day operations in India run smoothly by driving operational efficiency, maintaining full compliance, upholding the highest safety standards, and making key decisions to support business continuity and growth.

• Develop, implement, and monitor site processes and policies, driving optimal team performance and safety across all functions

• Manage site communications, keeping teams informed and aligned around goals, performance, and key indicators

• Work closely with Finance and People teams to plan and manage the annual site budget, forecasting, and resource allocation

• Hold full accountability for the country P&L, responsible for delivering on financial and operational targets

Team Leadership and Culture

• Provide dynamic leadership and mentorship to direct and matrixed teams, fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional development within the team

Compliance and Governance

• Be the head of the legal entity in the region, ensuring adherence to local laws, safety regulations, and relevant industry standards

• Communicate and lead the safety objectives for the Innovation Centre

• Ensure that site processes and policies are in place, and are followed to drive a strong, safe performance, across all site functions

• Cultivate and manage relationships with key customers, stakeholders, and partners, representing Carbon Clean in public forums, negotiations, and industry events

Data Driven Decision Making

• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to the CEO and executive team by leveraging data and market intelligence

• Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and inform decision-making

Requirements
If you are a seasoned business leader passionate about driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and innovation --and thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment --Carbon Clean offers the platform to lead, influence, and make a real impact.
You'll be successful in this role if you have a combination of below knowledge, skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Supply Chain, Operations, or a related discipline.

• Proven track record in scaling and leading successful operations, ideally within engineering or manufacturing industries.

• Track record of operating sites under factories act.

• Experience managing both direct and matrixed teams, with demonstrated capability to optimise resource allocation for scalability.

• Strong background in global operations and financial accountability, including experience with country -level P&L.

• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, operational excellence, and lean methodologies.

• Demonstrated experience in change management and leading organisations through periods of growth and transformation.

• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem -solving skills, and the ability to translate vision into action.

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to mentor, inspire and develop diverse teams.

• Excellent communication and active listening skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to work effectively within a matrixed, fast -paced, and dynamic environment.

• Impeccable compliance and governance acumen.

• Fluent in English (additional regional languages a plus)

Benefits
We offer you

• The opportunity to continue to develop both personally and professionally, in our rapidly growing company

• A culture that encourages excellence, ownership, flexibility and care

• Our great workplaces with excellent facilities and perks, where we can come together to collaborate with like-minded colleagues

• Our flexible approach to working - including our hybrid approach and days to work from anywhere globally
• This is a strategic senior role at Carbon Clean, where your leadership impact will reach beyond India. Therefore, you will have the opportunity to travel internationally as and when the business requires.

We provide these benefits & perks

• 24 days leave per annum, plus 10 gazette public holidays

• Private Healthcare for you and your family

• Group Life Insurance

• EAP & Wellbeing programmes

• Individual training budget tailored towards your personal development

• Funding support towards professional memberships

• Breakfast and lunch provided in the office

We believe everyone Belongs @ Carbon Clean
We are passionate and committed to our people. Our aim is to build a diverse and inclusive movement: teams of forward-thinking people, with unique talents, skills, passions, and experiences. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage everyone to join us, whatever your gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, life experience, or background. So please come as you are - we can't wait to meet you.
We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We'd still love to hear from you!

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