Plant Head

As the Plant Lead for the Water Flosser product line, your role is critical in managing the end-to-end assembly line and production process. Your experience in D2C hardware manufacturing/assembly will be key in ensuring operational excellence and production team leadership. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead daily plant operations, assembly, and packaging line to ensure smooth functioning. - Oversee production planning, workflow management, and resource allocation for efficient operations. - Ensure adherence to quality standards, product specifications, and safety protocols. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on productivity, efficiency, cost reduction, and workflow optimization. - Collaborate closely with R&D, supply chain, sourcing, and QC teams for seamless production cycles. - Track KPIs such as production throughput, rejection rates, downtime, and yield improvement. - Implement lean manufacturing principles, automation, and process digitization tools for enhanced efficiency. - Manage vendor relationships, inbound component inventory, and outbound finished goods logistics. - Build, train, and supervise technicians and production staff for effective performance. - Maintain plant compliance, documentation, and audit readiness to meet industry standards. - Troubleshoot technical and operational issues across equipment, assembly lines, fixtures, and testing stations for uninterrupted production. **Key Skills & Requirements:** - 8+ years of experience in plant/production management, preferably in D2C consumer electronics or personal care device manufacturing. - Proven experience in running assembly line operations in small appliances, medical devices, or electronic products. - Tech-savvy with proficiency in using ERP/MRP systems, automation tools, digital dashboards, and manufacturing analytics. - Strong understanding of quality systems, regulatory compliance, lean manufacturing, CAPA, and SOP building. - Ability to work cross-functionally and manage supplier relationships effectively. - Excellent leadership skills, hands-on problem-solving mindset, and strong communication abilities. **Nice-to-Have:** - Understanding of D2C operations, including inventory management, packaging, and fulfillment. In this role, you will have the opportunity to build and scale a category-defining D2C brand, with high ownership and exposure to R&D and business leadership. You will be offered a competitive salary along with benefits such as cell phone reimbursement, internet reimbursement, leave encashment, and Provident Fund.,