Company Background

Our Client, they're more than a company-they're a movement. A movement that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in electric mobility. From engineering India's most advanced and fastest EV Products to designing The World's Most futuristic EVs, they thrive on innovation, audacity, and the relentless pursuit of performance.

They're a diverse team of trailblazers, engineers, designers, creatives and visionaries-united by a shared obsession: to craft machines that are not only sustainable but exhilarating.

Here, radical design meets intelligent technology, and every line of code or bolt of hardware brings us closer to reshaping the future of mobility.

Their mission is to accelerate the evolution of mobility across the globe - and they're just getting started.

Their culture is powered by innovation, integrity, speed, and a relentless drive to be the BEST - Bold, Empowering, Stimulating, and Transformative.

Designation to be offered : Head - Operations

Grade / Band : SVP or VP

Reports to : Founders

Team : Multiple Functions (Operations / Sourcing & Procurement / SCM / Manufacturing / Production / Warehouse Teams)

About the Role

If you're driven by purpose, inspired by possibility, and ready to build something that truly matters, here is the place where your ambition becomes impact. Let's create the future-together.

This is a high impact role within the organization and someone who believes in new age cutting technology and innovations within the Electric Vehicle industry and interested to be a part of this high growth journey; open for new challenges on daily basis; ready to challenge him/herself regularly. Ready to work with most innovative creative teams, then do not miss this opportunity.

Job Objective & Key Interactions

Production Management:

- Lead and oversee the entire production lifecycle, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, operational e- ciency, and cost-e- ectiveness.

- Develop and implement robust manufacturing strategies that enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and reduce waste while maintaining the highest quality standards.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and automation technologies.

- Oversee production scheduling, forecasting, and capacity planning to align with business demands while ensuring minimal downtime and e- cient resource utilisation.

- Maintain compliance with industry regulations, quality assurance standards, and safety protocols across all production facilities.

- Foster a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and innovation within production teams to drive long-term improvements and competitiveness.

Logistics & Distribution:

- Oversee logistics operations, ensuring timely, cost-e- cient, and reliable delivery of products to customers and business partners.

- Design and implement strategic initiatives to optimise transportation management, streamline route planning, and reduce freight costs.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with third-party logistics providers,

- transportation partners, and internal supply chain teams to enhance operational e- ciencies.

- Ensure seamless coordination across global and domestic distribution networks, minimising lead Mmes and maximising customer satisfaction.

- Leverage advanced logistics technologies, automation, and real-Mme tracking tools to enhance visibility and e- ciency within the distribution network.

Supply Chain Management (SCM):

- Lead and optimise end-to-end supply chain strategies, ensuring seamless integration from procurement to final product delivery.

- Establish robust supplier relationships and develop resilient sourcing strategies that enhance cost-e- ectiveness and supply chain agility.

- Utilise data-driven insights to improve demand planning, inventory control, and supply chain forecasting to mitigate risks and optimise costs.

- Implement lean methodologies and cutting-edge technologies to enhance

- operational performance, reduce lead Mmes, and elevate service levels.

- Develop contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies to address supply chain disruptions and market volatility.

Warehouse Management:

- Oversee warehouse operations to ensure optimal inventory management, space utilisation, and order fulfilment e- ciency.

- Drive the implementation of warehouse automation systems and best practices in inventory control to improve accuracy and e- ciency.

- Optimise warehouse layout and storage solutions to enhance space utilisation while reducing inventory carrying costs.

- Manage labour allocation, resource planning, and operational workflows to handle fluctuating demand e- ectively.

- Foster a high-performance warehouse culture emphasising teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:

- Develop and execute a strategic sourcing framework that ensures cost-e- ective procurement while maintaining high quality and compliance standards.

- Identify and onboard reliable suppliers, negotiate favourable contracts, and manage long-term supplier relationships.

- Align sourcing decisions with production schedules, new product development

- timelines and business growth objectives.

- Monitor supplier performance through rigorous assessments, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation in the procurement process.

- Implement sustainable sourcing practices that drive corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability.

- Ensure spares continuity and supply for Sales and After Sales team across geographies

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS):

- Establish and enforce robust EHS policies, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements across all operational sites.

- Conduct regular risk assessments, safety audits, and compliance checks to identify and mitigate potential hazards.

- Lead initiatives to cultivate a safety-first culture, incorporating comprehensive

- training programs and emergency response protocols.

- Implement sustainability measures such as waste reduction programs, energy-e- cient practices, and environmentally responsible manufacturing processes.- Drive EHS reporting, analytics, and continuous improvement measures to maintain a safe and compliant work environment

Skills / Knowledge / Certifications

- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential

- Professional global certifications relevant to the role from well-regarded Institutes of repute / associations or equivalent

Education and Experience

- PG Diploma in Management or Masters in Technology /Engineering or equivalent from well-regarded Institutes / Universities only with minimum 15+ years of working experience within manufacturing industry, preferably B2C2D / OEM / Spare Parts.

- Having experience of working with global organizations and handled multiple geographies or done secondment in other countries / geographies will be an advantage (As Client is growing massively in other geographies outside of India)

- Should have prior experience of working with Promoter / Founder driven organizations and handled scalability as a strategic leader or as part of the founding / key leadership team

- Have experience of working with Startups / fast paced growing organizations

- In-depth expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

- Advanced problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills.

- Extensive knowledge of supply chain logistics, inventory management, and procurement strategies.

- Ability to drive cost optimisation while upholding quality and regulatory compliance.

- Strong collaboration, stakeholder management, and cross-functional communication skills.

- Commitment to safety, sustainability, and ethical business practices.

- Ensuring adherence to processes and e- ective usage of ERP and other manufacturing tools for supporting strong controls and compliance

- Developing strong teams and developing talent for the future

Non-Negotiable (Mandatory skill sets / experience etc)

Candidate should have worked either with the Start-Ups or having experience of working / setting up the Green / Brown fields projects or working / worked as successor to the Operations Head for atleast 1-2 years. Prior experience of strategic business planning at Corporate within the growing manufacturing product-based organizations of repute.

Compenstation: Fixed + PLI+LTI + Equity