Assistant General Manager- Switches

Exciting Career Opportunity at Torrent Electricals!

Are you a seasoned sales leader passionate about driving growth and innovation in the electrical industry? Torrent Electricals is looking for a dynamic and strategic Assistant General Manager (AGM) for Switches-Electrical Wiring Accessories to join our team in Ahmedabad!

Company Description

The Torrent Group is a conglomerate with interests across Pharmaceuticals, Power (Generation, Transmission, and Distribution), Gas Distribution, and Cable Manufacturing. With revenues of Rs. 37,500 Crores (USD 4.5 billion) and a human resource base of over 21K employees across 40 countries, the group serves over 1.57 million customers worldwide.

Torrent Electricals, a leading manufacturer of power cables for over 30 years, is known for delivering high-performance cables to both private and public sectors. The company offers LT, HT, EHv, and C&I cables, and is expanding its portfolio to include high voltage EHV, E-beam, and specialty cables, housing wires, and Fast-Moving Electrical Goods.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Assistant General Manager at Torrent Electricals Limited in Ahmedabad. Develop Electrical Wiring Accessories (EWA) SKUs for market launch & continuously innovate basis consumer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Build R&D capabilities for Design, Development & testing of EWA products (Switches, Sockets, Fan reg. etc)
• Create product development roadmap, build team and capabilities to develop innovative & quality products
• Own and Manage New Product Development & lifecycle management projects
• Ensure compliance with BIS & other standards (RoHS, CE, etc..) and obtain necessary certifications for product launches
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing team to understand consumer needs and preferences to design new products
• Engage with Industrial design agencies or Industrial designers for the EWA products design
• Engage with contract manufacturers and mould makers to ensure production inline with the design
• Engage with external partners / universities / startups for Product / Technology innovation
• Collaborate with HR team to identify training needs for building/enhancing team's competence
• Interface with production and quality team to commercialize product
• Prepare & control CAPEX/OPEX plan

Experience & Qualifications

• Master's/Bachelor's in Engineering / Design, expertise in New product development, Project Management, People Management
• 13+ years in Product design & Development of FMEG, 7+ years in Switches (EWA) category R&D and managing team.
• Must have experience of complete Switches New range development (from concept to launch) and life cycle management.

Skills & Attributes

• Knowledge of Power Cables, Electrical Engineering, and Manufacturing processes
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and Decision-making abilities
• Experience in the Electrical or Manufacturing industry
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.