Chief of Staff – Operations Leadership Track

About Us:

Chief of Staff – Operations Leadership Track

Role Overview:

Chief of Staff – Operations Leadership Track

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the CEO in overseeing and optimizing plant operations and team performance.
• Lead strategic initiatives, monitor KPIs, and ensure execution against business objectives.
• Collaborate with functional heads across production, QA, maintenance, logistics, and HR.
• Manage high-impact special projects related to cost optimization, capacity expansion, vendor partnerships, and digital operations.
• Drive operational dashboards, process documentation, and performance reporting.
• Serve as a communication bridge between the CEO and key plant and corporate stakeholders.
• Help instill a performance-driven culture and align team efforts with the company’s long-term vision.
• Ensure ongoing regulatory and compliance readiness with bodies like FSSAI, AYUSH, US FDA (21 CFR 111/117), and EFSA.
• Transition over time into a senior operational leadership role based on performance and business growth.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Technology, or equivalent from top institutions such as IITs, BITS Pilani, ICT Mumbai, NITs, or similar.
• MBA from a top-tier institute such as IIMs, ISB, XLRI, SPJIMR, or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in operations, manufacturing, consulting, or startup environments with a strong execution and leadership track record.
• Proven analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• High ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.