Vice President – Operations MODUTEC READY PANELS PRIVATE LIMITED

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Position Overview

Modutec Ready Panels Pvt Ltd is seeking a highly capable and strategically driven Vice President – Operations to lead and integrate the complete Enquiry-to-Execution value chain across our modular electrical enclosure systems business.

This role demands a leader who combines strong manufacturing and operational expertise with systems thinking, people leadership, process discipline and execution excellence.

The VP – Operations will be responsible for ensuring that Modutec delivers:

- ● High-quality modular enclosure systems

- ● Faster lead times

- ● Scalable manufacturing systems

- ● Cost optimisation

- ● Operational standardisation

- ● Consistent on-time delivery The role requires close coordination with Design, R&D;, SCM, Manufacturing, Stores, PPC, Maintenance and Logistics functions to create a unified, efficient and future-ready operational ecosystem.

Reporting Structure Reports To: Executive Director / Managing Director

Direct Reporting Functions The following departments/functions will report directly or functionally to the VP – Operations:

- ● PPC (Production Planning & Control)

- ● Mechanical Design Coordination

- ● SCM / Purchase

- ● Stores & Inventory

- ● Fabrication

- ● Powder Coating & Surface Treatment

- ● Assembly

- ● Logistics & Dispatch

- ● Maintenance & Infrastructure

Coordination Interfaces The VP – Operations will work closely with:

- ● R&D; Head

- ● Executive Director

- ● QC Department

- ● Sales & Customer Support Teams

Requirements

1. Key Responsibilities
- Order Kick-Off & Cross Functional Alignment

- ● Lead the operational execution process immediately upon receipt of confirmed customer orders.

- ● Ensure structured Design Review Meetings (DRM) are conducted involving all relevant cross-functional teams.

- ● Ensure MOMs (Minutes of Meeting) are clearly documented with responsibilities, timelines and accountability.

- ● Drive execution discipline from enquiry conversion till dispatch.
- Mechanical Design Optimisation & Standardisation

● Drive

○ Standardisation modular engineering practices focused on:

- ○ BOM-driven engineering

- ○ Design simplification

- ○ Manufacturability

- ○ Kitting optimisation

● Ensure engineering outputs are aligned with production capabilities and scalable systems.
- Coordination with R&D;





● Work in close coordination with the R&D; Head to ensure:

- ○ Standardisation initiatives are implemented

- ○ New product introductions are production-ready

- ○ Design and manufacturing teams work in a unified direction

- ○ Continuous product and process improvement
- Supply Chain Management & BOM Release

- ● Ensure timely and accurate release of BOMs through SCM.

- ● Drive procurement planning aligned to production schedules and customer commitments.

- ● Ensure strategic sourcing, vendor development and inventory optimisation.
- Purchase, Stores & Material Flow

● Oversee procurement and stores operations to ensure:
- ○ Right material at the right time

- ○ Inventory accuracy

- ○ Proper material traceability

- ○ Reduced shortages and excess inventory

- ○ Seamless material flow to production
- Fabrication Operations Leadership

● Lead

○ CNC Panel Benders fabrication operations with strong understanding of:

- ○ Turret Punch Presses

- ○ CNC Laser Cutting

- ○ Press Brakes

- ○ Welding Technologies & Processes

- ● Ensure optimum machine utilisation, nesting efficiency, productivity and process discipline.

- ● Drive lean manufacturing and throughput improvement initiatives.
- Surface Treatment, Powder Coating & Assembly

● Ensure proper execution of:
- ○ ED Dip Coating

- ○ Powder Coating

○ Assembly processes

● Maintain process consistency, productivity and quality standards as per project drawings and specifications.

- Quality & Compliance Coordination

● Work

- ○ Process quality adherence

- ○ Reduced rework

- ○ Corrective and preventive actions

- ○ Customer quality compliance

● Drive a “right first time” manufacturing culture.

Collaboratively with the QC department to ensure:

- Logistics, Packing & Dispatch

- ● Lead logistics operations to ensure:

○ Safe and skilled packing

○ On-time dispatch

○ Dispatch documentation accuracy

○ Coordination with transporters and customers

- ● Ensure delivery commitments are met consistently.
- Maintenance & Infrastructure





- ● Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance of:
- ○ Production machinery

- ○ Utilities

- ○ Infrastructure

- ○ Factory systems

- ● Improve machine uptime and reliability.

- ● Drive maintenance systems and preventive maintenance culture.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The VP – Operations will be measured on:

Operational Excellence

- ● On-Time Delivery (OTD)

- ● Lead Time Reduction

- ● Throughput Improvement

- ● Production Value Achievement

- ● Productivity Improvement

Quality & Cost

- ● Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)

- ● Rework & Rejection Reduction

- ● Material Yield & Scrap Reduction

Planning & Inventory

- ● Inventory Accuracy

- ● Material Availability

- ● Production Schedule Adherence

Manufacturing Efficiency

- ● Machine Utilisation

- ● Labour Productivity

- ● Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Team & Culture

- ● Manpower Engagement

- ● Cross Functional Alignment

- ● Team Development & Retention

- ● Discipline & Accountability

Desired Candidate Profile Educational Qualification

- ● BE / BTech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering preferred

- ● MBA Operations will be an added advantage

Experience

● 18–25 years of relevant operational leadership experience
- ● Strong experience in:

○ Fabrication industries

○ Modular manufacturing

○ Electrical panel industry

○ Heavy engineering / sheet metal operations

- ● Experience handling integrated manufacturing operations preferred

Desired Competencies Technical Competencies

- ● Manufacturing systems (TOC)

- ● Lean & Agile manufacturing

- ● PPC & production systems

- ● Supply chain integration

- ● BOM-driven operations

- ● Industrial engineering

- ● Continuous improvement systems

Leadership Competencies

- ● Strong ownership mindset

- ● Strategic thinking with execution focus

- ● Team leadership and engagement

- ● Problem-solving orientation

- ● Cross-functional coordination

- ● Data-driven decision making

Benefits

- ● Opportunity to lead a high-growth modular engineering company

- ● Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies

- ● Dynamic and entrepreneurial work culture

- ● Strong platform for professional growth and industry impact

- ● Compensation on par with leading industry standards, with higher rewards for proven capability and results

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