Head of Manufacturing

As the Head of Manufacturing at Zimplistics, you will play a crucial role in overseeing all manufacturing operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction, and cost-effective management of resources. Your strategic leadership will be essential in driving continuous improvement initiatives and aligning manufacturing processes with the company's overall business objectives. You will lead New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts and manage Sustenance Engineering activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to efficiently bring new products to market and ensure the ongoing support and improvement of existing products throughout their lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: - Build, motivate, coach, and lead a CMS based Manufacturing team, being a highly visible and hands-on team builder. - Develop and implement manufacturing strategies that align with company goals and objectives. - Lead the manufacturing aspect of NPI projects from concept to launch, collaborating with R&D, Engineering, and Product Development teams. - Oversee the Sustenance Engineering team to support existing products, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and manage engineering changes. - Ensure efficient production schedules and workflow management in day-to-day manufacturing operations. - Identify opportunities for process enhancements, quality assurance, and cost reduction. - Prepare and manage the manufacturing budget, including capital expenditures and operational costs. - Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing manufacturing team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. - Ensure compliance with industry regulations, health and safety standards, and company policies. - Work closely with other departments such as Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Customer Service to optimize production and meet customer demands. - Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational efficiency and effectiveness. Qualifications and Skills: - Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field. A Masters degree or MBA is preferred. - 15+ years of experience in manufacturing management, including contract manufacturer management within the consumer durables or white goods industry. - Proven experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and managing Sustenance Engineering activities. - Successfully delivered at least three brand new electromechanical products from concept to market. - Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams. - Knowledge of Hardware electronics devices/Automotives experience is a must. - Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, production processes, and quality control. - Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Please note that this role is based in Mysuru.,