Location: Hirehalli, Tumkur, Karnataka

Industry: EMS / Electronics Manufacturing
Experience: 20+Years
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced Operations Head to oversee end-to-end manufacturing and operational activities at our electronics manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in EMS operations, production planning, supply chain coordination, process improvement, and team management.
The role requires a results-driven professional capable of driving productivity, operational efficiency, quality compliance, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing & Operations Management
Oversee overall plant operations including production, planning, quality, maintenance, stores, and dispatch.
Ensure smooth execution of manufacturing activities to achieve production targets and customer delivery commitments.
Monitor operational KPIs and drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, and utilization.
Production Planning & Control
Coordinate with planning teams for production scheduling based on customer demand forecasts.
Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, and materials.
Minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.
Process Improvement
Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve throughput and reduce waste.
Drive cost reduction and operational excellence programs.
Team Leadership
Lead cross-functional manufacturing teams including production, maintenance, quality, and warehouse operations.
Mentor and develop team members to improve operational performance and accountability.
Quality & Compliance
Ensure adherence to quality standards, SOPs, and process controls.
Support internal and external audits related to ISO and customer compliance requirements.




Drive quality improvement initiatives and reduction in defects/rework.
Supply Chain & Inventory Coordination
Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams for material availability.
Monitor inventory levels to avoid shortages and excess inventory.
Ensure smooth coordination between stores, production, and dispatch teams.
Maintenance Coordination
Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure machine uptime and preventive maintenance execution.
Support continuous improvement in equipment reliability and plant efficiency.
Reporting & KPI Monitoring
Prepare operational MIS and production reports.
Track KPIs such as:
OEE
Productivity
Rejection Rate
Downtime
Delivery Adherence
Inventory Accuracy

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field.
15-20 years of experience in EMS / Electronics Manufacturing industry.
Strong experience in plant operations and manufacturing management.
Positive understanding of:
Production Planning
Supply Chain Coordination
Quality Systems
Lean Manufacturing
Inventory Management

Preferred Skills
Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Knowledge of ISO standards and audit processes.
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma certification preferred.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile
Strong background in electronics/EMS manufacturing operations.
Proven ability to manage large manufacturing teams.
Experience handling high-volume production environments.
Strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Keywords for Profile Search
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