Chief Executive Officer - Greenfield Copper Manufacturing Project

Role Summary:

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be responsible for leading the setup, commissioning, stabilization, and scale-up of a greenfield copper Continuous Casting - Rolling (CCR) manufacturing facility.

The role requires a highly entrepreneurial and execution-driven leader with strong expertise in manufacturing operations, project execution, commercial management, and strategic growth.

Roles - Responsibilities:

- Lead the execution, commissioning, and operationalization of the greenfield copper CCR project.

- Coordinate with consultants, machinery suppliers, contractors, and key stakeholders to ensure timely project completion.

- Build and develop the organizational structure and leadership team across functions.

- Establish a high-performance, ownership-driven culture and succession planning framework.

- Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations including melting, refining, rolling, quality control, planning, and dispatch.

- Drive production efficiency, yield optimization, and consistent product quality.

- Implement SOP-driven processes and reduce dependency on manual interventions.

- Develop technology-driven operations through automation, process controls, and digital monitoring systems.

- Lead ERP-MIS implementation to enhance operational visibility and decision-making.

- Manage P-L, budgeting, working capital, cash flow, and cost optimization initiatives.

- Develop procurement strategies for raw materials and consumables to ensure uninterrupted operations.

- Support market development and strengthen relationships with key customers and industrial buyers.

- Formulate and execute long-term growth and expansion strategies.

- Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

- Establish and manage international sourcing networks for copper scrap, cathodes, and anodes.

- Negotiate long-term procurement contracts and strategic supplier partnerships.

- Manage risks associated with commodity prices, forex fluctuations, logistics, and supply chain disruptions.

- Monitor global copper market trends and coordinate import logistics, customs clearance, and supply chain operations.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational excellence, profitability, and scalability.

Role-Specific Discussion Points:

- Briefly describe your career journey and major milestones over the last 15 - 20 years.

- What was the highest turnover business you have managed?

- What is your experience in non-ferrous metals-copper manufacturing?

- Describe the Greenfield manufacturing projects you have led.

- Have you built a manufacturing team from scratch?

- How do you improve production yield, plant utilization, quality consistency, and energy efficiency?

- Describe a manufacturing improvement initiative that significantly improved profitability.

- Describe your experience in sourcing imported copper scrap, copper anodes, and copper cathodes or non-ferrous metal?

- Which countries have you sourced from and Approximate annual import volumes managed?

- Explain your approach towards working capital management, inventory optimization, debtor management, and cost reduction.

- How do you manage your time and what tools or systems do you use to prioritize your work?