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Job Title: Operations Head – 2-Wheeler Battery Pack Assembly Department: Operations / Manufacturing Location: Aurangabad Reports To: CEO / COO / Business Unit Head Key Responsibilities: 1. Production & Capacity Planning Develop and execute production plans in alignment with sales forecasts and delivery commitments. Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and material resources. Oversee capacity ramp-up to meet demand spikes, NPI rollouts, or variant changes. 2. Manufacturing Operations Lead daily operations across cell preparation, module assembly, BMS integration, pack assembly, testing, and dispatch. Drive adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and 5S practices. Monitor OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), takt time, cycle time, and WIP levels. 3. Quality & Customer Satisfaction Collaborate with the Quality Head to ensure in-process and final product quality. Lead initiatives for zero-defect delivery and prompt resolution of customer complaints. Ensure compliance with industry standards such as AIS 156, BIS, ISO 9001/IATF 16949. 4. People & Team Leadership Manage and mentor production managers, supervisors, engineers, and operators. Build a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. Define and monitor individual KPIs for functional and leadership growth. 5. Cost & Efficiency Management Drive cost reduction programs through productivity improvements, scrap reduction, and lean practices. Monitor and control operational expenses, including labor, rework, energy, and consumables. Optimize supply chain coordination to minimize downtime and material shortages. 6. Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) Enforce compliance with all safety protocols, especially handling of Li-ion cells and high-voltage systems. Conduct risk assessments and ensure EHS audit readiness. 7. Strategy & Continuous Improvement Lead cross-functional kaizen, Six Sigma, or TPM initiatives to improve operational KPIs. Drive digitization of operations (MES, ERP integration, real-time dashboards). 8. Stakeholder Communication Represent plant performance in management reviews. Coordinate with Sales, R&D, SCM, and Customer Service teams for smooth execution. Key Requirements: Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Production Engineering. Experience: 12+ years in manufacturing operations, preferably in EV, automotive, or electronics assembly. Proven leadership experience in battery pack production or similar high-mix, high-precision environments. Skills & Competencies: Strong knowledge of assembly line balancing, lean tools (Kaizen, 5S, SMED), and quality systems. Familiarity with battery safety protocols and EV homologation requirements. Data-driven decision-maker with a hands-on approach and problem-solving attitude. ERP/MES system knowledge is essential. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Production adherence (Plan vs. Actual) OEE,OLE and Productivity per shift Internal rejection rate and customer PPM OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) Safety incident frequency rate Show more Show less
