Building Materials

Expert Solutions for a Thriving Building Material Industry

Building materials industry is growing rapidly, fueled by infrastructure expansion and government incentives like affordable housing and tax reforms. The shift towards sustainable construction has also increased demand for eco-friendly materials.

Elgiva specializes in a wide range of functions, including manufacturing, R&D, sales, business development, supply chain, HR, finance etc.

Our team of committed consultants brings extensive expertise and a deep understanding across all levels of the value chain within these functions. This expertise enables us to execute mandates with remarkable precision and efficiency, consistently surpassing industry standards. We take pride in our comprehensive knowledge of the industry’s complexities, ensuring that we deliver services of the highest quality and tailored to your specific needs.

Representative Searches

We understand that every client has distinct needs. We help them find the perfect talent by identifying candidates who not only meet but often exceed their expectations, especially given the evolving Indian business environment. Our selection process is designed to be smooth and efficient.

Engineering, R&D & Product Development

  • Product Development (Tiles / Paints / Chemicals / Adhesives)
  • Material Scientist / Chemist (Cement / Concrete / Paints)
  • R&D (Construction Materials)
  • Technical Support (Site Applications / Product Usage)
  • Formulation Specialist (Paints, Waterproofing, Adhesives)

Manufacturing & Plant Operations

  • Plant Head / Unit Head
  • Production (Cement / Steel / Tiles / Plywood etc.)
  • Process Engineering (Kiln, Furnace, Coating Lines)
  • Maintenance (Mechanical / Electrical)
  • Industrial Engineering (OEE, Line Optimization, TPM)
  • Automation (SCADA / PLC in Materials Plants)

Supply Chain, Procurement & Vendor Development

  • SCM (Raw Materials / Distribution)
  • Procurement (Bulk Materials / Packaging)
  • Vendor Development (Aggregates, Additives, Machinery)
  • Logistics & Dispatch (Plant to Dealer / Project Sites)

Quality, Testing & Compliance

  • Quality Control
  • Quality Assurance (ISO / BIS / ASTM Standards)
  • Laboratory Head (Materials Testing)
  • EHS (Cement / Steel / Chemical Facilities)
  • Regulatory Compliance (Green Building / LEED / GRIHA)

Sales, Marketing & Channel Management

  • Regional Sales (Project / Dealer Sales)
  • Institutional / Project Sales
  • Channel Development (Distributors / Retailers)
  • Specification Sales (Architects, Contractors, Consultants)
  • Marketing (B2B / B2C / Trade / Digital)

Projects & Application Services

  • Site Application (Tiles / Sanitaryware / Paints / Cement Usage)
  • Technical Sales (On-site Demonstrations / Application SOPs)
  • Project Coordination (Large Construction Projects / Builders)

Corporate & Strategy

  • Business Head (Product Division / Geography)
  • GM / VP – Sales & Marketing
  • Head – Product Portfolio / Category Manager
  • Strategic Initiatives / Growth & Expansion Lead
  • Digital Transformation Manager (CRM, Dealer Management Systems)

Emerging & Specialized Roles

  • Green Building Specialist / Sustainability Lead
  • Export Sales Manager (for Tiles, Sanitaryware, etc.)
  • Retail Experience Manager (for Premium Brand Showrooms)
  • Customer Experience Head (After-sales / Architect Connect Programs)

Client Needs Assessment

Conduct consultations to identify hiring requirements. Understand company goals and objectives.

Market Exploration

Research industry trends and market demands. Define hiring strategies and performance metrics.

Talent Sourcing

Leverage industry networks for top candidates. Use advanced methods to source specialized talent.

Screening & Shortlisting

Evaluate candidates based on technical and cultural fit. Shortlist those with relevant skills and experience.

Interview & Evaluation

Organize structured interviews to assess qualifications. Provide detailed evaluations for client feedback.

Cultural Fit Analysis

Ensure alignment with company values and culture. Assess soft skills for team compatibility.

Offer Negotiation & Closing

Facilitate smooth negotiations for final offers. Ensure both parties are satisfied with the terms.

Onboarding & Integration Support

Support new hires during the onboarding process. Help them integrate effectively into the organization.

Ongoing Client & Candidate Feedback

Gather feedback to improve future recruitment efforts. Maintain relationships for long-term career growth.

Elgiva Consultant delivered an exceptional recruitment experience with their professionalism, attention to detail, and proactive coordination. Their clear communication kept everyone aligned, and they efficiently managed timelines without compromising quality. Most importantly, they took the time to understand our needs and provided well-matched, high-caliber candidates, making a lasting positive impact on our team.

Mohsin M Shaikh

It’s been a pleasure working with Elgiva Business Solutions, a professional executive search firm led by Joseph Thomas and Vinita. They specialize in non-IT sectors and consistently deliver high-quality candidates through thorough screening and honest communication. Their commitment to both clients and candidates ensures the right fit every time. Wishing Team Elgiva continued success!

Plant Manager - 3M

It was a wonderful learning experience to be part of the TRIZ level 1 training workshop by Kishan. It was very helpful to have a structured, live problem-centric approach to innovation, a series of well-defined steps to approach this area.

GM & Technology Leader
Tata GT&IO

The use of the Business Health Check clearly revealed where we needed to focus viz. Growth, Innovation, Competition benchmarking, Marketing, Sales operations and tracking, Business Planning, HR and Operational effectiveness

MD of World Trade Centre
Bangalore

The team has really helped us take care of our most important asset. Our people! They are professional and courteous in their approach

Co-founder/ Chief Excellence Officer

I cannot stress enough how invaluable this level of partnership has been in our growth

HR Director of Caldreys Germany

Helped us resolve the statutory compliance lacuna, clearing all pending issues, making us up to date in compliance with all the relevant statutory requirements viz. PF, ESI, Labour Office, Inspector of Factories

HR Manager
Sushma Industries

Thanks to Ranjani for your great support and outstanding coaching to improve all participants’ English ability in daily work. I, on behalf of company and participants thank you and wish you all the best

Harman Technologies
Chengdu

I found Cherian very action and detail oriented and meticulous on follow ups. His action oriented approach ensured that we stayed on course during implementation

COO of Sasken Network Engineering

Extremely fast in identifying candidates that fit the roles

CEO Ebaco Germany