Location
Delhi, IN
About the Role
We are reaching out regarding an exciting leadership opportunity with one of our clients for the role of Deputy Managing Director .
Location : IMT Manesar, Gurgaon, Haryana, India (onsite role, with monthly visits to Gujarat factory)
Training : 3–5 months in Japan (Tokyo → Aichi → Subsidiary), if applicant is based in India
Languages : Business-level English is mandatory; Japanese proficiency required
Role Overview
You will assist the President in management responsibilities, driving organizational strengthening, and preparing to lead clients as future President.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop India’s management strategy aligned with mid-term corporate goals.
• Conduct risk assessments and drive efficiency, productivity, and profitability improvements.
• Oversee monthly accounting, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
• Evaluate performance against financial strategy and business plans; report to CFO, CEO, and ASEAN Regional Head.
• Lead personnel management, training, and organizational development.
• Support related management initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
Required Experience & Skills
• Proven work experience in India, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong management background in manufacturing (sales, engineering, production, etc.).
• Business-level English proficiency.
Preferred Experience
• Executive / management experience in India.
• Prior work experience in a Japanese company.
• Business-level Japanese proficiency.
Desired Competencies
• Strategic planning, leadership, and sound decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication and interpersonal excellence with stakeholders.
• Organizational building and talent development.
• High compliance awareness.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Ideal Candidate
A manufacturing operations or engineering leader with 12–15 years in India's automotive sector who has held P&L or divisional head roles, ideally within a Japanese or multinational plant environment.
Estimated Salary Range(medium confidence)
₹24 L – ₹42 L per year
Likely Interview Questions
- 1.Walk us through a specific instance where you restructured management or organizational reporting in an Indian manufacturing facility—what was broken, how did you fix it, and what was the financial or efficiency impact?
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