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We are looking for an experienced Head of Operations to lead the end-to-end manufacturing, quality, and new product development (NPD) functions. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in the EMS or electronics industry and a proven track record of managing shop floor operations, ensuring production efficiency, and delivering high-quality output on time and at optimal cost. Key Responsibilities: Manufacturing & Shop Floor Management: - Oversee daily plant operations to ensure smooth, on-time, and efficient manufacturing. - Plan and execute production schedules in alignment with customer delivery timelines. - Drive adherence to production targets, yield improvement, and productivity KPIs. - Manage manpower allocation, line balancing, and workflow optimization on the shop floor. - Ensure equipment uptime through preventive and predictive maintenance practices. - Drive operational excellence using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. - Collaborate with planning, supply chain, and quality teams to eliminate production bottlenecks. - Collaborate with management on budgeting, cost control, and profitability improvement initiatives. Operations Leadership: - Lead end-to-end operations across production, engineering, materials, and quality. - Set and monitor operational KPIs across cost, quality, delivery, and safety parameters. - Implement systems and processes for performance tracking and continuous improvement. - Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and EHS norms. - Responsible for the P & L for the Factory operations. Quality & Process Excellence: - Drive total quality management across incoming, in-process, and outgoing stages. - Implement root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement programs. - Build a culture of "first-time-right" manufacturing through training and process discipline. - Ensure readiness for customer and third-party audits (ISO, IATF, Medical & Aerospace, etc. New Product Development (NPD): - Collaborate with design and R&D teams to ensure smooth handover from development to production. - Oversee pilot runs, DFM validation, and ramp-up to volume manufacturing. - Establish manufacturing processes for new products ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness. Supply Chain Coordination: - Partner with sourcing and planning teams to ensure timely material availability. - Monitor inventory levels, material flow, and vendor performance to prevent line stoppages. - Support localization and supplier development initiatives for key components. - Control the Part price and MOQ as per the costing parameters. Team & Leadership: - Lead and mentor production, engineering, and quality teams for high performance. - Foster collaboration, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset. - Drive alignment between on-ground teams and organizational goals. Requirements: Education: B.E / B.Tech in Electronics Engineering (MBA preferred). Experience: - 15-20 years in operations and manufacturing leadership roles in EMS / Electronics / Consumer Electronics industries. - Hands-on experience in managing shop floors, production lines, and plant operations. - Strong understanding of process engineering, lean manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma. - Exposure to quality systems (ISO, IATF, Medical & Aerospace, etc) and NPD lifecycle management. - Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Ability to work cross-functionally with design, sourcing, and customer teams. What We're Looking For: A leader who can bring operational rigor with a hands-on approach - someone who can walk the shop floor, solve real-time challenges, and build scalable systems for world-class manufacturing. The right candidate will combine strategic foresight with on-ground execution to drive efficiency, quality, and delivery excellence.

Bangalore

Karkhana.io - Director - Plant Operation/EMS - Electronics 

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