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Location: Baner, Pune, India

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Department: Operations

nWorking Hours: 6.30 pm to 3.30 am ISTn

About the Role

nWe are looking for an Operations Manager to lead and streamline our India office operations. While manufacturing is based in the United States, this role will act as a critical bridge between the Pune team and the US production team.n

The ideal candidate will have strong people management capabilities along with an engineering background and a working understanding of production processes, enabling them to train and guide the team effectively.

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Key Responsibilities

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People

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- Lead, mentor, and manage the India-based team
- Train employees on daily workflows, tools, and processes
- Monitor team productivity and performance
- Build a structured, accountable, and positive work culture

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Operations

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Management

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- Oversee daily operations of the Pune office
- Coordinate with US-based manufacturing teams for workflow alignment
- Ensure timely execution of tasks and project deliverables
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiency

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Process

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- Develop a strong understanding of signage production workflows
- Convert processes into clear SOPs for the India team
- Conduct training sessions and ensure knowledge transfer

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Vendor

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Management

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- Identify and manage vendors for operational and office needs
- Negotiate pricing and ensure cost optimization
- Maintain vendor performance and relationships

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Facility

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Management

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- Manage office infrastructure, maintenance, and administration
- Ensure smooth functioning of utilities, equipment,



and workspace
- Oversee housekeeping, security, and overall facility upkeep

nRequired Skills & Qualifications:n
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Production / Industrial preferred)
- 8-10 years of experience in operations and team management
- Robust leadership and people management skills
- Good understanding of production/manufacturing processes
- Excellent communication skills (English mandatory)
- Ability to work with and coordinate across international teams
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

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Preferred Qualifications

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- Experience in signage, manufacturing, or related industry
- Exposure to cross-functional team management
- Experience in vendor and facility management

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Key Competencies

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- Leadership & team development
- Process orientation
- Ownership & accountability
- Adaptability in a cross-cultural environment

nJob Type: Full-timen

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,300,000.00 per year

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Ability to commute/relocate

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- Baner, Pune, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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Application Question(s)

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- Current Fix CTC?
- Notice Period?
- Since manufacturing is handled in the US, this role does not involve direct production. However, it requires leveraging your manufacturing knowledge for day-to-day project understanding and team training. Are you comfortable with this?”

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Experience

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- Operations management: 7 years (Required)

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Language

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- English (Required)

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Location

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- Baner, Pune, Maharashtra (Required)

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Shift availability

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- Night Shift (Required)

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Work Location: In person

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