General Manager

Carbon Clean

The Role

Overview

Lead India operations, drive growth, oversee strategy, safety, P&L and expand to APAC.

Key Responsibilities

  • kpi tracking
  • site communication
  • safety compliance
  • process implementation
  • budget forecasting
  • p&l management

Tasks

-Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and inform decision-making -Manage site communications, keeping teams informed and aligned around goals, performance, and key indicators -Provide dynamic leadership and mentorship to direct and matrixed teams, fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment -Lead strategic initiatives to capture new business, establish key partnerships, and expand the company's market presence -Communicate and lead the safety objectives for the Innovation Centre -Be the head of the legal entity in the region, ensuring adherence to local laws, safety regulations, and relevant industry standards -Ensure the day-to-day operations in India run smoothly by driving operational efficiency, maintaining full compliance, upholding the highest safety standards, and making key decisions to support business continuity and growth. -Collaborate with the commercial organisation to identify opportunities for revenue growth and strategic partnerships in India and the APAC region in the future -Cultivate and manage relationships with key customers, stakeholders, and partners, representing Carbon Clean in public forums, negotiations, and industry events -Hold full accountability for the country P&L, responsible for delivering on financial and operational targets -Have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the India business -Develop and execute a long-term strategic roadmap for the India market, ensuring alignment with Carbon Clean's global objectives and commercial goals -Ensure that site processes and policies are in place, and are followed to drive a strong, safe performance, across all site functions -Provide actionable insights and recommendations to the CEO and executive team by leveraging data and market intelligence -Work closely with Finance and People teams to plan and manage the annual site budget, forecasting, and resource allocation -Develop, implement, and monitor site processes and policies, driving optimal team performance and safety across all functions

Requirements

  • leadership
  • lean
  • p&l
  • change management
  • engineering
  • compliance

What You Bring

-Strong leadership presence with the ability to mentor, inspire and develop diverse teams. -Proven track record in scaling and leading successful operations, ideally within engineering or manufacturing industries. -Excellent communication and active listening skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels. -Experience managing both direct and matrixed teams, with demonstrated capability to optimise resource allocation for scalability. -Track record of operating sites under factories act. -In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, operational excellence, and lean methodologies. -Exceptional strategic thinking, problem -solving skills, and the ability to translate vision into action. -Strong background in global operations and financial accountability, including experience with country -level P&L. -Demonstrated experience in change management and leading organisations through periods of growth and transformation. -Ability to work effectively within a matrixed, fast -paced, and dynamic environment. -Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Supply Chain, Operations, or a related discipline. -Impeccable compliance and governance acumen. -Fluent in English (additional regional languages a plus)

Benefits

-Private Healthcare for you and your family -Our great workplaces with excellent facilities and perks, where we can come together to collaborate with like-minded colleagues -Group Life Insurance -Our flexible approach to working - including our hybrid approach and days to work from anywhere globally -This is a strategic senior role at Carbon Clean, where your leadership impact will reach beyond India. Therefore, you will have the opportunity to travel internationally as and when the business requires. -The opportunity to continue to develop both personally and professionally, in our rapidly growing company -Individual training budget tailored towards your personal development -Funding support towards professional memberships -EAP & Wellbeing programmes -24 days leave per annum, plus 10 gazette public holidays -Breakfast and lunch provided in the office

The Company

About Carbon Clean

-Launched CycloneCC modular tech, slashing capture costs by 50% -Built India's first industrial CCUS plant and Ørsted's FlagshipONE green-methanol facility -Ranked 1st in Deloitte’s UK Fast 50 in 2024 and 1st in Deloitte EMEA Fast 500 in 2025 -Deployed technology at ~49 global sites, showcasing widespread adoption

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Cement

Steel

Refineries

Energy from waste