- Only Ops head/COOs with 20+ yrs exp. in OEMs/Tier1/automation firms apply
- Only candidates who adapts to start-up culture and can build, apply

About Our Client Our client is a high-growth, technology-led electric mobility company with an established product portfolio, international presence and ambitious expansion plans. The organisation is entering a significant scale-up phase, with investments in manufacturing infrastructure, new product launches and the development of a globally competitive mobility platform. Manufacturing & Plant Operations

- Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations, driving production, quality, cost, delivery and productivity.
- Scale manufacturing capacity through effective plant management, throughput optimisation, workforce planning and OEE improvement.
- Establish robust manufacturing systems, quality standards and processes to support high-volume, zero-defect manufacturing.
- Oversee complex manufacturing processes, including proprietary battery assembly and critical EV systems.

Projects & Manufacturing Infrastructure
- Lead new manufacturing facility development, capacity expansion, commissioning and ramp-up projects.
- Drive project execution across CapEx planning, equipment installation, automation, infrastructure development and commissioning.
- Ensure projects are delivered within timelines, budgets, quality standards and operational requirements.

Industrialisation & Product Scale-Up
- Lead the transition of new products from concept and development to commercial manufacturing.
- Partner with R&D;, product engineering and technology teams on design-for-manufacturing, pilot builds and production validation.
- Drive manufacturing readiness, process engineering, assembly line design and product launch excellence.
- Establish feedback loops between manufacturing, quality, after-sales and R&D; to improve product reliability and manufacturability.

Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain
- Lead end-to-end supply chain operations, including strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier development,



logistics, warehousing and inventory management.
- Build a resilient global supplier ecosystem supporting a complex, technology-intensive product portfolio.
- Drive cost optimisation, supplier quality, material availability and inventory efficiency.
- Develop alternative sourcing strategies to mitigate supply disruptions, geopolitical risks and supplier concentration.
- Manage complex component ecosystems, including electronics, semiconductors and critical EV components.

Operational Excellence
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, productivity improvement and waste elimination initiatives.
- Optimise manufacturing costs, asset utilisation, throughput and operational efficiency.
- Establish operational dashboards, KPIs and performance review mechanisms.
- Drive automation, digitisation and Industry 4.0 adoption.
- Lead operational budgeting, CapEx and OpEx management in alignment with business growth objectives.

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
- Establish and maintain robust EHS frameworks across manufacturing facilities and projects.
- Ensure statutory, regulatory and environmental compliance.
- Drive workplace safety, risk assessment, accident prevention and incident management.
- Establish safety protocols for battery manufacturing, assembly operations and other high-risk processes.

The Successful Applicant

- Engineering graduate in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Production Engineering; postgraduate management qualification preferred.
- Significant experience in manufacturing and operations leadership within large automotive OEMs, automotive component manufacturers or complex technology-led manufacturing organisations.
- Proven track record in manufacturing scale-up, capacity expansion, recent facility commissioning and operational transformation.
- A hands-on, execution-oriented leader with a strong bias for action, entrepreneurial mindset and ability to build systems and processes from the ground up.

What's on Offer Great Compensation +ESOPs

EV technology exposure

Reporting to the Founders

Quote job ref: JN-112026-7141064

📌 COO- A leading EV Mobility platform|| 20+ years exp. (Bangalore East)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Bangalore East