Roles & Responsibilities:

A. Manufacturing Operations:

- Develop and implement production plans based on sales orders.

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly production schedules aligned with sales projections.

- Achieve production targets by optimizing line capacity, manpower, material availability, and shipment schedules.

- Oversee product development, including requirement analysis, process design, and testing.

- Monitor equipment parameters, implement corrective and preventive actions, and ensure timely production within cost constraints.

- Drive cost-effective production measures to meet budget targets.

- Ensure machinery maintenance and readiness for seamless operations.

B. Plant Operations:

- Lead shop floor activities while maintaining operational manuals and work instructions.

- Implement preventive and breakdown maintenance for critical machinery to maximize uptime.

- Identify operational inefficiencies and drive process improvements.

- Enforce health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.

- Supervise and motivate production teams for optimal performance.

- Participate in Sales & Operations (S&OP) meetings to align production targets.

- Collect and analyze production data to improve efficiency and productivity.

- Monitor raw material procurement and availability to align with production demands.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production plans remain on track.

- Assess and enhance team performance through training and development initiatives.

C. Quality Control:

- Maintain quality standards for work-in-progress and finished goods using LEAN, 5S, PDCA, JIT, and other methodologies.

- Oversee incoming quality inspections and supplier development to ensure compliance with product requirements.

- Manage and coordinate agency audits such as ISO and BIS, including documentation and compliance testing.

- Ensure systematic implementation of ISO 9001 quality standards.

- Supervise product testing and inspections to identify and implement necessary modifications.

- Lead the certification process for electronic and IT products under BIS regulations.

D. New Product Introduction (NPI):

- Lead the NPI process from concept to full-scale production, ensuring seamless integration into existing manufacturing lines.

- Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Procurement, and Quality teams to establish manufacturability and scalability.

- Develop and execute pilot production runs, analyze results, and implement improvements before mass production.

- Ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) principles are followed to optimize production efficiency and cost.

- Define and implement process validation, first article inspection, and control plans for new products.

- Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure operator training before launching new products.

- Monitor and analyze initial production yields, identifying and resolving issues to stabilize mass production.

- Work closely with suppliers and vendors to ensure raw material readiness for NPI projects.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Experience in Manufacturing & Operations Management with a strong background in production planning, quality control, and process improvement.

- Hands-on experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and scaling production from pilot runs to full-scale manufacturing.

- Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies (5S, PDCA, JIT, Kaizen, etc.).

- Strong understanding of ISO 9001, BIS, and other regulatory compliance requirements for manufacturing.

- Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, drive performance, and implement cost-effective solutions.

- Experience in data-driven decision-making, production analytics, and KPI tracking for efficiency improvements.

- Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, working with R&D, Engineering, Procurement, and Quality teams.

- Technical proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and ERP systems for production planning and inventory management.

- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to operational challenges.

- Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing production demands.