Job Description

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We're Hiring | Operations Head - for our EMS Manufacturing client

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Location - Tumkur Karnataka

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Industry: EMS / Electronics Manufacturing

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Experience: 15+Years

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We are looking for an experienced Operations Head to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations for a leading Electronics Manufacturing (EMS/ESDM)

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Industry: EMS / Electronics Manufacturing (Mandatory)

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Position Overview

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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 solid experience in EMS operations, production planning, supply chain coordination, process improvement, and team management.

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The role requires a results-driven professional capable of driving productivity, operational efficiency, quality compliance, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

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Key Responsibilities

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Manufacturing & Operations Management

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- Oversee overall plant operations including production, planning, quality, maintenance, stores, and dispatch.
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- Ensure smooth execution of manufacturing activities to achieve production targets and customer delivery commitments.
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- Monitor operational KPIs and drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, and utilization.
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Production Planning & Control

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- Coordinate with planning teams for production scheduling based on customer demand forecasts.
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- Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, and materials.
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- Minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.
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Process Improvement

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- Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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- Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve throughput and reduce waste.
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- Drive cost reduction and operational excellence programs.
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Team Leadership

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- Lead cross-functional manufacturing teams including production, maintenance, quality, and warehouse operations.
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- Mentor and develop team members to improve operational performance and accountability.
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Quality & Compliance

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- Ensure adherence to quality standards, SOPs, and process controls.
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- Support internal and external audits related to ISO and customer compliance requirements.
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- Drive quality improvement initiatives and reduction in defects/rework.
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Supply Chain & Inventory Coordination

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- Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams for material availability.
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- Monitor inventory levels to avoid shortages and excess inventory.
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- Ensure smooth coordination between stores, production, and dispatch teams.
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Maintenance Coordination

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- Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure machine uptime and preventive maintenance execution.
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- Support continuous improvement in equipment reliability and plant efficiency.
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Reporting & KPI Monitoring

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- Prepare operational MIS and production reports.
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- Track KPIs such as:
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- OEE
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- Productivity
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- Rejection Rate
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- Downtime
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- Delivery Adherence
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- Inventory Accuracy
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Required Qualifications

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

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

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

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Looking forward to your response

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📌 Head of Operations (Karnataka)
🏢 Quess Corp
📍 Karnataka