Manager Operations

Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end operations including production, planning, quality, supply chain, maintenance, and team leadership.
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and TPM practices.
• Oversee sheet metal fabrication (laser cutting, punching, bending, welding) and electrical/mechanical assembly processes.
• Drive productivity, cost optimization, and delivery performance improvements.
• Collaborate with design/R&D, procurement, and sales teams for smooth operations.
• Enforce strict quality assurance, defect reduction, and compliance standards (ISO, IATF, etc.).
• Ensure workplace safety, employee training, and culture-building initiatives.
• Manage vendor development, outsourcing, and subcontracting activities where applicable.

Candidate Profile:

Qualifications:

• B.E. / B.Tech Mechanical / Industrial / Production / Electrical
• MBA / PGDM in Operations (preferred)

Experience:

• 12 to 15 years in operations, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Prior experience in Japanese companies or elevator/industrial product manufacturing is highly desirable. • Strong exposure to sheet metal and electrical/mechanical assembly environments.

Skills & Traits:

• Deep understanding of manufacturing excellence tools (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma).
• Proven track record in process optimization, team management, and production planning.
• Familiar with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent leadership, discipline, and a hands-on management approach.
• Ability to align with Japanese work culture values – precision, respect, continuous improvement, and detail orientation.

Preferred Industry Backgrounds:

• Elevator Manufacturing (e.g., Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Otis, KONE)
• Japanese Manufacturing Companies (Toyota, Panasonic, etc.)
• Sheet Metal / Electrical Product Manufacturing

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience and industry standards