Business Head-Metal Recycling
Kolkata , Pune
Operations
1 Openings
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader to head our Metal Recycling vertical, a high-potential business unit currently contributing ~15–20% of company revenue, with an ambitious target to scale this to 30%+ in the near term. This is a general management role with complete ownership of the vertical’s procurement, plant operations, and growth strategy.
You will be responsible for P&L, team leadership, operational excellence, and unlocking new commercial opportunities in the metal recycling domain. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and brings a strong combination of industrial sector experience, commercial acumen, and leadership maturity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Business Leadership & Growth
- Own the full P&L for the metal recycling vertical and drive growth from 15–20% to 30%+ of company revenue.
- Define and execute long-term business strategy, expansion roadmap, and operational targets.
- Identify new business opportunities, channels, and commercial models in the recycling domain.
- Lead sourcing strategy for metal scrap and other key raw materials.
- Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation across the supply chain.
- Oversee plant performance, including throughput, yield, and cost optimization.
- Collaborate with operations, safety, and quality teams to ensure smooth day-to-day functioning..
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 7-10 years of experience in industrial sectors (e.g., recycling, metals, manufacturing, EPC, supply chain, or heavy engineering).
- Proven experience in leading a business unit or P&L, preferably with cross-functional exposure to procurement, plant operations, and growth.
- Strong team leadership experience managing direct and indirect reports.
- Comfort working in high-growth, entrepreneurial, or startup-like environments with lean teams and evolving processes.
We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader to head our Metal Recycling vertical, a high-potential business unit currently contributing ~15–20% of company revenue, with an ambitious target to scale this to 30%+ in the near term. This is a general management role with complete ownership of the vertical’s procurement, plant operations, and growth strategy.
You will be responsible for P&L, team leadership, operational excellence, and unlocking new commercial opportunities in the metal recycling domain. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and brings a strong combination of industrial sector experience, commercial acumen, and leadership maturity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Business Leadership & Growth
- Own the full P&L for the metal recycling vertical and drive growth from 15–20% to 30%+ of company revenue.
- Define and execute long-term business strategy, expansion roadmap, and operational targets.
- Identify new business opportunities, channels, and commercial models in the recycling domain.
- Lead sourcing strategy for metal scrap and other key raw materials.
- Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation across the supply chain.
- Oversee plant performance, including throughput, yield, and cost optimization.
- Collaborate with operations, safety, and quality teams to ensure smooth day-to-day functioning..
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 7-10 years of experience in industrial sectors (e.g., recycling, metals, manufacturing, EPC, supply chain, or heavy engineering).
- Proven experience in leading a business unit or P&L, preferably with cross-functional exposure to procurement, plant operations, and growth.
- Strong team leadership experience managing direct and indirect reports.
- Comfort working in high-growth, entrepreneurial, or startup-like environments with lean teams and evolving processes.
Recruitment Notice
“Due to high interest, our team connects only with candidates whose profiles closely match the role mandate.”
Key Skills
Production, procurement, setting up factory or plant , operations, forecasting , purchase , vendor management
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