Manufacturing Operations Specialist

Job Description – Operations Head  Position:
Head – Operations
Department:
Operations
Reporting To:
Managing Director

Location:

Factory / Plant

Employment Type:

Full‑Time
Role Objective  The Operations Head is responsible for end‑to‑end operations management of the factory, ensuring on‑time production, quality excellence, cost control, process discipline, and team performance.
The role owns Production, PPC, Quality, Maintenance, Stores, and Dispatch, and ensures that operations run system‑driven, predictable, and scalable.

Key Responsibilities
1. Production & Delivery Ownership
Own  daily, weekly, and monthly production planning
Ensure  on‑time delivery  as per sales commitments
Monitor and improve:
Output
Yield
Cycle time
Productivity
Ensure production targets are met  without firefighting

2. PPC & Planning
Lead  PPC function  for:
Capacity planning
Material planning
Manpower planning
Align PPC with Sales, SCM, and Production
Freeze and track  production schedules

3. Quality & Process Discipline
Ensure  quality is built into the process , not inspected at the end
Drive adherence to:
SOPs
Work instructions
Control plans
Reduce rework, rejection, and customer complaints
Support  QMS / ISO implementation  and audits

4. Maintenance & Asset Reliability
Ensure  machine uptime and preventive maintenance
Reduce breakdowns and dependency on reactive maintenance
Own maintenance planning and spares readiness

5. Stores, Inventory & Cost Control
Control  RM, WIP, FG inventory
Ensure inventory accuracy and FIFO
Reduce wastage, excess, and obsolescence
Drive  cost reduction initiatives

6. People Management & Discipline
Lead shop‑floor teams:
Supervisors
Engineers
Operators
Ensure:
Discipline
Attendance control
Skill development
Develop second‑line leadership
Work closely with HR on manpower stability

7. Cross‑Functional Coordination
Act as the  operations SPOC  between:
Sales
SCM
Quality
R&D / NPI
HR
Ensure smooth handover from  NPI to Mass Production

8. Reporting & Reviews
Prepare and review:
Daily production reports
KPI dashboards
Capacity & efficiency reports
Conduct  daily / weekly review meetings
Escalate risks with  facts and data

KPIs / Success Metrics
On‑time delivery (OTD)
Production efficiency & yield
Reduction in rework, rejection, and downtime
Inventory turns & cost control
Process compliance level
Team stability and productivity

Qualification & Experience
BE / Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Electronics
8–15 years  experience in  manufacturing operations
Proven experience handling:
Production
PPC
Quality
Maintenance
Electronics / EMS / Manufacturing background preferred

Key Skills & Competencies
Strong execution and decision‑making
Process‑driven mindset
Data‑based problem solving
Ability to handle pressure and priorities
Leadership with discipline and ownership
Cross‑functional coordination skills

Authority
Authority to take operational decisions for meeting targets
Authority to enforce discipline, SOPs, and schedules
Authority to escalate gaps and non‑compliance