Head of Manufacturing
Industrialization, Factory Buildout & Mass Production
Reports to: COO

Role Summary
Own end-to-end manufacturing including industrialization, factory setup (internal + CM), production, yield, and cost.
Holds final authority on manufacturability and ECO release into production .

Key Responsibilities
1. Manufacturing Strategy & Setup
Define make vs buy strategy
Lead internal factory buildout (layout, infra, capacity)
Establish scalable manufacturing model

2. Industrialization & SOP
Own transition from NPI → SOP
Validate tooling, processes, and line readiness
Lead line qualification (Run@Rate, ORT, etc.)

3. Production Operations (Internal + CM)
Manage contract manufacturers and internal lines
Drive output, throughput, and cost efficiency
Ensure production meets demand and quality targets

4. Yield & Process Control
Own FPY, OEE, rework, and scrap reduction
Implement SPC, PFMEA, and Control Plans
Drive process stability and variation reduction

5. ECO Release Authority
Final approval for all ECOs entering production
Ensure manufacturability validation before release
Prevent unvalidated designs from reaching production

6. Field Failure Reduction (Manufacturing)




Own manufacturing-related failure reduction
Drive root cause elimination in processes
Ensure feedback loop to Engineering

7. Manufacturing Governance
Establish KPI cadence (yield, output, downtime)
Implement MES / traceability systems
Provide transparent reporting to leadership

Ownership Boundaries
Owns: Manufacturing, industrialization, production, yield, factory
Does NOT own: Product design, supplier qualification (SQE under Supply Chain)

Experience Required
15–20+ years in manufacturing leadership
Experience in consumer electronics / electromechanical assembly
Proven experience in factory setup + CM management

Technical Strength
Deep expertise in:
Line design & balancing
Process engineering
Yield optimization
Industrialization

Success Metrics
FPY / yield improvement
Production output vs plan
Manufacturing-related field failure reduction
Cost per unit reduction
Line stability and predictability

Why This Role Matters
Ensures products are built right, at scale, and profitably , converting engineering into reliable production.

📌 Head of Manufacturing (Bengaluru)
🏢 Rotimatic
📍 Bengaluru