CEO Jobs in Rajkot, Gujarat | Chief Executive Officer – Food Manufacturing & FMCG

Urgent Hiring – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Industry: Food Manufacturing & FMCG
Location: Rajkot, Gujarat
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 15+ Years
Leadership Experience: 5+ Years as CEO / COO / Business Head
Education: MBA / PGDM in Operations, Marketing or Business Management; B.E. preferred

About the Opportunity

Orbit Global HR Consultants LLP, a leading CEO hiring agency in India, is hiring an experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a growing Food Manufacturing & FMCG business in Rajkot, Gujarat.

The organization is looking for a strategic and commercially driven business leader who can take complete ownership of business strategy, P&L, manufacturing operations, sales, marketing, brand building, exports, supply chain and organizational growth.

The CEO will play a critical role in scaling the business, strengthening the leadership team and expanding the company's presence across Indian and international markets.

CEO – Role Objective

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for leading the overall business strategy, operational excellence and sustainable growth of the organization.

The role requires a proven leader capable of managing P&L, manufacturing, sales, distribution, brand development, exports, new product development and high-performance teams.

The successful candidate will be expected to take the business to its next level of growth across domestic and export markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

• Define and execute the company's vision, mission and long-term business strategy.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability and market-share expansion.
• Identify new business opportunities, product categories and market segments.
• Develop strategies for business expansion across India and international markets.
• Evaluate new business verticals and growth opportunities.
• Lead strategic partnerships, M&A initiatives and investor relationships where applicable.
• Establish clear business objectives and measurable performance indicators.

2. Operations & Food Manufacturing Excellence

• Provide strategic leadership across manufacturing and business operations.
• Oversee Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement and New Product Development.
• Improve manufacturing productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Drive yield improvement, cost control and operational excellence.
• Lead automation and manufacturing capacity expansion initiatives.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food-industry standards and regulations, including FSSAI, ISO and HACCP requirements.
• Strengthen systems and processes to support scalable business growth.

3. Sales, Marketing & Brand Development

• Develop and lead the domestic and international sales strategy.
• Expand distribution networks across India and export markets.
• Strengthen the company's presence across Retail, HORECA and Institutional channels.
• Develop and execute brand-building strategies.
• Identify opportunities for new products, categories and market segments.
• Lead product innovation and New Product Development (NPD) initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with key customers, distributors, channel partners and strategic accounts.

4. P&L, Financial Management & Governance

• Take complete ownership of the company's Profit & Loss (P&L).
• Drive revenue, EBITDA and profitability improvement.
• Lead annual budgeting and financial planning.
• Monitor operating costs and improve working-capital efficiency.
• Ensure effective fund and cash-flow management.
• Work closely with the Finance function on financial controls and business performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory, legal, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Present regular MIS, business performance reports and strategic reviews to the Board.

5. Leadership, People & Organizational Development

• Build, mentor and lead a strong CXO and senior management team.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, HR, Quality and NPD leadership.
• Establish a high-performance culture across the organization.
• Develop leadership capability and succession planning.
• Introduce performance management systems and measurable KPIs.
• Build a strong culture of accountability, innovation and execution.
• Represent the organization at industry forums, customer meetings, government interactions and other strategic platforms.

Required Experience

The ideal candidate should have:

• 15+ years of overall professional experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as CEO, COO, Business Head or equivalent senior leadership position.
• Strong experience in Food Manufacturing, FMCG or related manufacturing businesses.
• Proven experience in leading business growth and organizational transformation.
• Demonstrated experience in P&L management, sales, manufacturing operations and team leadership.
• Experience scaling a business from approximately ₹100 Crore to ₹500 Crore+ will be strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of domestic and international food markets.
• Experience with FSSAI, food quality systems, exports, retail and distribution.
• Strong commercial and strategic orientation.

Educational Qualifications

Preferred

• MBA / PGDM in:
  • Operations
  • Marketing
  • Business Management

Additional Preference

• B.E. / B.Tech candidates will be preferred.

Key Skills

CEO Leadership | Business Strategy | P&L Management | Food Manufacturing | FMCG | Business Growth | Revenue Growth | Manufacturing Operations | Sales & Marketing | Brand Building | Export Sales | Retail Distribution | HORECA | Institutional Sales | Supply Chain | Procurement | Quality Management | NPD | FSSAI | HACCP | ISO | Lean Manufacturing | Cost Optimization | Working Capital Management | M&A | Strategic Partnerships | Investor Relations | Team Building | Corporate Governance

Ideal CEO Profile

We are looking for a hands-on business leader and strategic growth professional, not simply an operations executive.

The ideal candidate should be able to combine:

Strategic Leadership + P&L Ownership + Manufacturing Excellence + Sales & Distribution + Brand Building + Export Growth + Team Leadership

The candidate should have a demonstrated track record of building businesses, improving profitability, developing leadership teams and creating sustainable growth.

Location

📍 Rajkot, Gujarat

Candidates who are currently based in Rajkot or are willing to relocate to Rajkot will be considered.

Apply Now – CEO Jobs in Rajkot

If you are an experienced CEO, COO, Business Head or Senior Business Leader with strong experience in Food Manufacturing, FMCG and business scaling, this is an excellent senior leadership opportunity.

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