VP Manufacturing - Reputed Electronic Manufacturing MNC

We are Hiring for VP Manufacturing for Our Electronics Component Manufacturing in Chennai Oragadam Chennai.

About the Company

Our Client is a global precision manufacturing company headquartered in Singapore, specializing in micro-precision components for the worlds top technology brands. With a strong footprint in Asia and growing global presence, It delivers high-quality, high-volume production of metal and plastic parts used in consumer electronics, automotive systems, and related technology sectors.

Oragadam facility in Chennai

Position Summary:

Vice President Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Leadership

• Drive site-wide manufacturing operations, ensuring OTIF (On Time, In Full) delivery, productivity, and quality metrics are met or exceeded.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing strategies to support business growth and efficiency.

Operational Excellence

• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Streamline production workflows, reduce cycle times, and optimize resource utilization.

Team & Culture

• Lead and develop plant leadership, production managers, engineering, maintenance, and support teams.
• Foster a performance-driven, safety-first, and innovation-centric culture across all functions.

Technical & Process Innovation

• Drive automation, digital manufacturing (Industry 4.0), and investment in advanced technologies.
• Ensure scalability and flexibility of manufacturing systems for new product introductions (NPI).

P&L and KPI Ownership

• Own manufacturing budgets, cost control, and CapEx investments.
• Deliver against key KPIs including cost per unit, yield, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, HR, and Global Operations to ensure seamless execution.
• Report to the CEO or COO and represent manufacturing performance to executive leadership and customers.

Qualifications:

• Education:

  B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering; Masters degree or MBA is a plus.

• Experience:

  1824 years of progressive manufacturing experience, with at least 57 years in a senior leadership role (Plant Head, Site Director, VP Manufacturing, etc.).

• Industry:

  Electronics manufacturing, automotive components, or precision engineering is strongly preferred.

• Skills & Competencies:

• Strong grasp of lean tools, quality systems (IATF 16949/ISO 9001), and global supply chain dynamics.
• Proven ability to lead large teams (500+ workforce) in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving ability and customer-centric mindset.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision-making.

What We Offer:

• A senior leadership role in a fast-scaling, globally connected company.
• Opportunity to drive transformation and innovation at a key global manufacturing site.
• Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and long-term growth prospects.
• A collaborative, agile, and forward-thinking work culture.

We would Prefer a candidate from Electronics Component Manufacturing and Automotive Industries. We prefer a candidate only from Chennai and Surrounding Areas.