Job Details


Rolling Stock


Business Head / General Manager  Nagpur,   Posted: 7/14/2026
Job Description

Job ID#:

15455

Discipline:

Rolling Stock

Language:

English


Our client is a leading engineering and manufacturing company, and they are seeking an experienced Business Head to lead Railway Automatic Door Systems division for rolling stock applications, including Main Entrance Doors, Inter-Compartment (IC) Doors, and Cab Doors.
 
This role will be based in Nagpur, India.  
 
Duties/Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Define and implement business strategies for growth and profitability.
- Build strong relationships with OEMs, railway authorities, and key stakeholders.
Technical & Operational Oversight
- Oversee manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency and adherence to standards.
- Monitor procurement activities and vendor development for timely material availability.
- Supervise stores and inventory control systems for optimal stock management.
- Ensure robust Material and Production Planning for smooth operations and timely deliveries.
- Implement and monitor Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) systems.
- Oversee testing protocols and compliance with railway safety and certification requirements.
Sales & Marketing
- Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
- Identify new business opportunities and manage key accounts.
Finance & HR
- Manage budgeting, cost control, and basic financial reporting.
- Supervise HR functions including team development and resource planning.
Technology & Systems
- Utilize SAP/ERP systems for procurement, inventory, and production planning.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

 
Job Requirements

 

The ideal candidate will combine strong business leadership with knowledge and experience in overseeing manufacturing, procurement, stores, inventory control, material and production planning, quality assurance/control, and testing processes for door systems, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with railway standards. Past experience in the field of manufacturing of door systems is highly preferable.
 
- Bachelor's in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial); MBA preferred.
- Minimum 12-15 years in Railway Rolling Stock or related industry.
- Proven experience in overseeing manufacturing, procurement, stores, inventory control, material and production planning, quality assurance/control, and testing of automatic door systems or similar products.
- Past experience in manufacturing of door systems is highly preferable.
 
Competencies Required:
- Technical Oversight in Manufacturing, Procurement, Material & Production Planning, QA/QC & Testing
- Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
- Operational Excellence
- Customer Orientation
- Team Leadership & Development




 

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