About the Role:

We are looking for a seasoned operations leader to head appliance manufacturing as a full P&L owner. This is a strategic, senior leadership role that will define the manufacturing roadmap, build the electronics supply chain, drive category profitability, and position company as a dominant player in India's fast-growing appliance market.

Role at a Glance:

Title VP - Operations

Function - Operations / Manufacturing

Location - Bengaluru

Reports To - MD / CEO

Experience : 15-22 years

Education B.E. / B.Tech - Electronics / Electrical Engineering (MBA preferred)

Key Responsibilities:

P&L Ownership & Business Strategy:

- Own the full P&L for the appliances revenue, COGS, margins, and EBITDA

- Set annual production targets, cost reduction goals, and capacity expansion plans

- Drive makes vs. buy decisions, Identify & Tie up with outsource EMS partners.

Manufacturing & Operations Excellence:

- Oversee end-to-end appliance manufacturing - PCB assembly, power electronics, coil assembly, final assembly, and testing

- Drive OEE improvements, yield enhancement, and waste reduction across production lines

- Oversee NPI (New Product Introduction) and DFM (Design for Manufacturability) process for new SKUs

- Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with BIS IS 302-2-6 and relevant safety standards

Electronics & Technology Leadership:

- Deep oversight of power electronics - IGBT circuits, resonance design, control PCBs, and SMT lines

- Drive localisation of key electronic components to improve margins and reduce import dependency

- Partner with R&D on next-gen products - multi-burner, commercial, and smart- connected variants

Supply Chain & Vendor Management:

- Build and manage strategic vendor ecosystem for electronic components, coils, glass tops, and casings

- Lead sourcing strategy for IGBTs, microcontrollers, capacitors, and PCBs - domestically and from SE Asia

- Negotiate long-term supply agreements; ensure business continuity and BOM cost reduction

Team Building & Leadership:

- Build and lead a high-performance team across operations, quality, engineering, and supply chain

- Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement (Kaizen / Six Sigma), and operational discipline

- Engage cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Product teams to align on category growth plans

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- 15-22 years of experience in electronics / consumer appliance manufacturing with at least 2-3 years in a P&L or category leadership role

- Strong electronics fundamentals - hands-on understanding of power electronics, PCB design, appliance technology, and IGBT-based systems

- Proven track record of running a small appliance manufacturing vertical in similar companies.

- Experience managing EMS vendors / contract manufacturers and building domestic supply chains

- Knowledge of BIS certification, CE marking, and quality management systems (ISO 9001 / IPC standards)

- Strong commercial acumen - ability to read P&Ls, drive cost targets, and engage with senior business stakeholders