Head - Manufacturing

Job Title : Head of Manufacturing

Experience : 10 to 15 years

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced candidate to lead the operations function, working closely with the CTO and cross-functional teams. The role primarily involves leading collaborative efforts with the Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality Assurance teams

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Process Optimization: Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across all manufacturing, field operations, and project delivery.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational processes and increase productivity across departments.

- Streamline manufacturing of both products properly, with inventory, vendor supply chain, SOPs, and quality checks in place

- Oversee the implementation of rigorous quality control checks and safety measures during manufacturing.

- Efficiently manage resources, including human capital, equipment, and budgets, to meet order and service delivery targets in manufacturing

- Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure operational excellence and scalability for larger projects.

- Work closely with the finance team on annual budget preparation, cost analysis, cost reduction projects, and profitability improvement.

- Negotiate terms, contracts, and pricing with vendors and multiple stakeholders to optimise project expenses and focus on long-term strategy.

- Setting up workflows and systems with a focus on long-term business projections for manufacturing.

Requirements:

- Candidate with 12-15 years of experience in early-stage startups, including at least 6 years in a team leadership role in manufacturing function.

- We are looking for someone with experience in early-stage startups, particularly those that have scaled from the 1-10 phase in manufacturing and operations functions.

- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with strong business acumen.

Qualifications & Requirements

- 12-15 years of experience in Manufacturing/Operations, preferably in hardware or robotics-based startups.

- At least 6 years in a team leadership role managing manufacturing functions.

- Proven experience in early-stage/growth-stage startups, preferably in scaling from 1 to 10 phase.

- Strong business acumen with hands-on experience in cost optimization and vendor management.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations; MBA is a plus.