Chief of Staff Location –Ahmedabad

Reports to – CEO

About Group Bayport Group Bayport, headquartered in Atlanta (USA), is a rapidly growing global e-Commerce B2B2C, B2B and B2C organization that has re-defined the business of delivering high-quality custom products through a unique blend of cutting-edge digital technologies, robust manufacturing capabilities and global supply chain. An industry leader in print technology, Group Bayport operates in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, and India through its family of brands – BannerBuzz, Covers & All, Vivyx Printing, Circle One, Giant Media, Neon Earth, Optamark and Northcape. While our advanced technology and customer focus are certainly our salient attributes, our true strength comes from our team of 1500+ people. Having scaled to USD 150mn in 11 years, we believe we are at the cusp of exponential and disruptive growth ahead. For more about Group Bayport, please visit www.groupbayport.com Job Overview The Chief of Staff (Manufacturing & Operational Excellence) will partner closely with the CEO to provide strategic oversight and insight into Bayport's manufacturing and supply chain functions. The role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing and quality excellence, with the ability to identify opportunities, anticipate risks, and guide improvements that strengthen efficiency, cost effectiveness, and sustainable profitability across a global, multi-plant footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO to review manufacturing and supply chain performance, surfacing insights, risks, and improvement opportunities.

• Apply Operational Excellence frameworks (Lean Six Sigma, TQM, TPM) to assess processes and recommend enhancements in efficiency, quality, and cost.

• Engage with plant and functional leadership to challenge assumptions, validate plans, and shape improvement priorities aligned with business objectives.

• Lead focused reviews and diagnostic projects on key areas such as quality, productivity, cost optimization, or supply chain effectiveness.

• Track and analyze KPIs at an executive level, highlighting trends and ensuring leadership has the visibility to act decisively.

• Provide benchmarking and external best practices to help Bayport's manufacturing operations stay competitive and future-ready.

• Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving when critical issues span manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams.

• Represent the CEO's office in internal and external engagements, reinforcing Bayport's commitment to manufacturing excellence and customer-first quality.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or operational excellence, ideally with exposure to multi-plant or global operations.

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Industrial, or related) from a reputed institute (IITs/NITs) and/or MBA from Tier 1 Institutes like IIM Mumbai.

• Recognized expertise in Lean, Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred), TQM, TPM, or Business Excellence frameworks.

• Demonstrated track record in process improvement, cost optimization, and quality transformation initiatives.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex operations into actionable insights.

• Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and foster collaboration across geographies.

• Familiarity with e-commerce-driven manufacturing or supply chain models is an advantage.

Why Join Group Bayport

• Work directly with the CEO on strategic priorities shaping the next phase of Bayport's growth

. • Influence manufacturing and supply chain excellence across six countries and a diverse portfolio of 10,000+ SKUs.

• Opportunity to drive meaningful improvements in quality, efficiency, and profitability without being confined to routine operations.

• Collaborate with senior leaders in a dynamic, high-growth, multi-country business.

• Build a career path that combines deep functional expertise with strategic exposure at the highest levels of leadership. Group Bayport is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Chief of Staff (Manufacturing)