Production Manager – Networking & Communication Equipment

STQ (SAN Telequip Pvt. Ltd.) | Baner, Pune | Full time | 10+ years experience

ROLE AT A GLANCE

Department

Production (Head of Production)

Reports to Director / Head – Operations

Team size 8–10 (supervisors, technicians, operators)

Location Baner, Pune

PRODUCTS

Ethernet Switches, Routers, IoT Gateways, Media Converters, Protocol Converters, Surge Suppression Devices and Terminal Servers – a high-mix, low-to-medium volume industrial portfolio.

ROLE SUMMARY

Head the production department and deliver on-time, right-first-time output – from material readiness and PCB assembly through testing, QC and dispatch – while leading and developing the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plan and run daily/weekly production in line with sales orders and dispatch commitments

· Manage PCB assembly, soldering, rework, box build, firmware loading, configuration and final testing

· Coordinate with Stores and Purchase on material availability, shortages and alternate parts

· Work with R&D; on new product introduction – pilot builds, work instructions and BOM checks

· Maintain test jigs and setups (Ethernet, PoE, serial, burn-in) and ensure every unit is tested

· Drive quality: reduce rework,



scrap and field failures; lead root-cause and corrective actions

· Ensure ISO 9001, MTCTE/BIS and CE compliance, ESD discipline and serial-number traceability

· Allocate manpower, train and multi-skill the team, and handle shop-floor discipline

· Apply 5S, Kaizen and Lean practices to improve productivity and cycle time

· Report production MIS and KPIs to management; maintain records in ERP

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

· B.E./B.Tech in Electronics / E&TC; / Electrical (Diploma with strong experience considered)

· 10+ years in electronics manufacturing, with 4+ years leading a production team

· Hands-on experience with networking, telecom or IoT hardware

· Positive knowledge of PCBA processes, testing, quality systems and ERP/BOM

KEY SKILLS

· Team leadership and people management

· Production planning and on-time delivery

· Problem solving (8D / 5-Why)

· Clear communication and cross-team coordination

SUCCESS MEASURES

· On-time delivery and plan adherence

· First-pass yield; lower rework and field failures

· Zero major audit non-conformities

· Control of inventory, WIP and cost of poor quality

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