Company: Specsmakers Opticians Pvt. Ltd.
Specsmakers is a South India’s largest optical chain with 280 + stores. They also have Omni channel presence and offer products on own website, Amazon, Flipkart etc…
Position: General Manager, Operational Excellence & Production Control
Experience:
· Minimum 5 years in Supply Chain, 2+ years in Operational excellence role
· Strong in Operational excellence, production planning, demand and supply planning, sourcing, warehouse management,

Requisites
· Positive people leader and managed 50+ workforce under him.
· Regional Language Tamil must

Should be from Chennai OR should be ready to relocate to Chennai.

It’s a hybrid position that demands a mix of high-level strategic optimization (Operational Excellence) and granular, day-to-day execution management (Production Control).

Role Objective
The primary goal is to synchronize production schedules with demand while relentlessly driving out waste. You will be responsible for ensuring that products are delivered on time and at the lowest possible cost, without sacrificing quality.



You aren’t just managing the status quo; you are redesigning the "how" of the work.

Key Responsibilities
1. Operational Excellence (OpEx) & Continuous Improvement
Lean Transformation: Identify and eliminate the "8 Wastes" (DOWNTIME) across the value stream.
Process Engineering: Facilitate Kaizen events and Gemba walks to optimize workflows and reduce cycle times.
Standard Work: Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and scalability.
Root Cause Analysis: Lead 5-Why or Fishbone investigations when production targets are missed to prevent recurrence.
2. Production Control & Planning
Master Scheduling: Translate sales forecasts into actionable production plans, balancing machine capacity and labor availability.
Inventory Management: Oversee Raw Material, WIP (Work-in-Process), and Finished Goods levels to optimize cash flow and minimize stockouts.
Shop Floor Control: M

📌 General Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Specsmakers
📍 Bengaluru