CEO – Mono Carton & Notebook Manufacturing @Bangalore

CEO Mono Carton & Notebook Manufacturing @Bangalore

Role Summary

Lead a midsize, fastgrowing monocarton and notebook plant, delivering profitable growth, operational excellence, and market expansion while building a highperforming leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

- Strategic Leadership Define and execute a 35 year business plan, set revenue/EBITDA targets, and steer productmix (mono cartons, notebooks, custom printed packaging) to capture ecommerce and FMCG demand.

P&L Ownership: Own full P&L, cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and costcontrol; drive margin improvement through lean, SixSigma and wastereduction programs.

Operations & Quality Oversee plant operations (corrugators, diecutters, offset/flexo printing, foldinggluing), ensure ontime delivery, maintain ISO9001/14001 standards, and implement Industry 4.0 automation .

Sales & Customer Management:

Expand OEM, FMCG, and retail accounts; negotiate longterm contracts; develop custom design/printing services and ecofriendly substrate options.

Supply Chain & Procurement:

Secure sustainable paperboard, kraft, and recycled fibers; manage vendor relationships, inventory, and logistics for multilocation distribution

Team Building:

Recruit, mentor, and retain senior managers across production, finance, sales, and R&D; foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and safety.

Compliance & Governance:

Ensure adherence to environmental, GST, and labor regulations; prepare board reports and, if required, IPOreadiness documentation.

Required Qualifications

Education : Bachelors in printing/Mechanical/Production Engineering; MBA preferred.

Experience:Minimum 1218 years in manufacturing, with at least 5 years as CEO/COO or Business Head in monocarton, corrugated box, or notebook printing industry. Proven track record of scaling a plant from 50 cr to > 150 cr turnover.

Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of paperboard grades, printing technologies (offset, flexo, digital), diecutting, and sustainable packaging trends.

Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead crossfunctional teams, manage multiplant operations, and deliver P&L targets.

Financial Acumen: Strong grasp of cost accounting, capital allocation, and cashflow management; experience with ERP (SAP/Oracle) and MIS reporting.

Stakeholder Management:

Excellent communication with promoters, board, investors, and key customers; ability to represent the company at industry forums.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with ecofriendly, recyclable, or biodegradable packaging solutions.

- Familiarity with export markets and compliance for international shipments.

- Exposure to digital transformation projects (MES, IoT, predictive maintenance).

• Salary is not a constraint for deserving candidates.