Great Job Opportunity - "Operations Head" - AEQUS - HUBLI

Overall Functional Scope :

The ideal candidate is to effectively build, develop and lead the complete manufacturing operations. Role encompasses the full spectrum of production planning, manpower resources, daily execution of production, includes leading function like industrial engineering, planning, maintenance, Tool room, Manufacturing Excellence teams. Role will encompass leading multiple parts/ product factories with precision machining, stamping, assembly, surface treatment processes for critical electronics/ consumer products for global market.

Role & responsibilities

Strategic:

• Lead Manufacturing Operation consisting of CNC Machining Press Shop, Surface finishing operation, Assembly, and tool room.
• Deliver on daily production ramp up plan.
• Build & implement production planning and monitoring systems.
• Drive manufacturing efficiencies through LEAN and advance manufacturing systems.
• Eliminate waste and continuous reduction of line defects through systemic data driven root cause analysis.
• Build & develop the Manufacturing Organization with critical leadership hiring & establish a high-performance team.
• Work in a matrix organization having close customer interface and constantly adopt a high ramp up- down business scenarios.
• Train & build the team competency to manage the critical industrial operations and guide the team to have the right problem-solving approach for high volume mass manufacturing.
• Establish rapid expansion on new plants & strategize with project team for the best industrial operations.
• Establish safe working environment & ensure zero accidents.
• Deliver on operational cost per piece
• Prepare the annual Manufacturing budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with legal standards. Manage the budget from identification to completion of projects
• Set policy and guidelines for delivering high performing manufacturing processes for the business.
• Implement digital tools for part traceability and performance monitoring.

Tactical:

• Meet daily production requirement.
• Develop critical operator skill through right training processes.
• Minimize line rejections thru strong root cause analysis culture.
• Establish safe working environment.
• Establish manufacturing practices with right documentation & implement the same.
• Strong part traceability thru online system.
• Deliver on targeted manufacturing operational cost.
• Continuously work on reducing waste, improving efficiency and new methods of manufacturing practices.
• Lead the hiring of required manpower.
• Establish the sustainable way of hiring & training people for technical operations like machining.
• Minimize the inventory without impacting any shortages of raw material or finished goods.
• Ensure all required tool/ fixtures/ spares to minimize any disruption to operations.
• Improve Overall Equipment Efficiency.

Leadership:

• Bring strong business acumen around the business and the manufacturing activities
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
• Highest level of Integrity.
• Strong orientation towards business results through ethical practices.
• Develop and lead high-performing teams.
• Ability to align manufacturing landscape with broader business parameters.
• High level of self-motivation & passion to deliver exceptional performance.
• Review environmental strategies that impact on future ways of operating and ensure implementation where possible

Preferred candidate profile :

• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing process covering CNC, Press Operations and Surface Finish operations will be added advantage.
• Ability to build team & manufacturing operations as Green Field.
• Experience with high precision part & assembly manufacturing would be added advantage.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in project management techniques to achieve cost, delivery, and quality commitments
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to exercise mature judgment & effective decision-making
• Working knowledge of Quality (Lean, Six Sigma) and productivity practices
• Strong team player.

Work Location - HUBLI