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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Kryon Technology Pvt. Ltd. (iLabs Group) is building India’s next-generation integrated electronics manufacturing platform for PCBA and motor controllers. Our portfolio spans AC indoor/outdoor controllers, BLDC motor controllers, remotes, IoT gateways, routers, STBs and networking devices. We are setting up a high-speed SMT + assembly facility in Sri City supported by a strong design & sourcing ecosystem. As a fast-scaling 0→1 organization, we are looking for hands-on leaders who can build systems, teams and capabilities from scratch in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.


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ROLE SUMMARY

The Work Cell Manager is the business owner


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Business & P&L Ownership

  • Own cell-level revenue delivery (~USD 30M per year) covering Motors + PCBA.
  • Track and control manufacturing cost drivers: material usage, manpower, machine cost, consumables, energy.
  • Drive cost-per-unit reduction initiatives through yield improvement and process optimization.
  • Deliver contribution margins as per plant P&L expectations.
  • Identify and eliminate cost leakages (rework, scrap, tooling mismatch, idle time, overtime).


2. Daily Production Execution

  • Deliver daily/weekly output for all SKUs in motors + PCBA categories.
  • Manage cell takt time, cycle time, throughput and adherence to shift plans.
  • Ensure WIP control, FIFO, material flow and inventory discipline.
  • Manage sub-assemblies, testing, final assembly and packing operations.


3. Process Excellence & Efficiency Improvement

  • Implement Lean tools: SMED, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, Line Balancing, 5S.
  • Reduce changeover time, optimize workstation layout and improve ergonomics.
  • Improve OEE (availability, performance, quality) of machines within the cell.
  • Benchmark processes against industry best practices and competitor standards.


4. Quality Excellence

  • Ensure compliance to WI, SOP, Control Plan, torque standards, soldering standards and IPC-A-610.
  • Drive FPY improvement, reduce DPMO, scrap and rework cost.
  • Conduct RCA for quality issues using 8D/5-Why/Fishbone analysis.
  • Ensure containment, corrective and preventive actions are implemented promptly.


5. Cost Optimization

  • Optimize tool & fixture usage, reduce consumable wastage and control indirect material usage.
  • Implement VA/VE ideas and collaborate with sourcing for alternate parts.
  • Track rework cost, scrap cost and develop reduction plans.


6. Manpower Management

  • Manage 40–80 operators, line leaders and technicians.
  • Conduct shift planning, skill-based deployment and cross-training.
  • Drive performance discipline, attendance, shift adherence and operator productivity.
  • Build skill matrices and ensure operator upskilling for critical stations.


7. NPI & Engineering Coordination

  • Support NPI builds, pilot runs, engineering trials and PPAP.
  • Ensure new product documentation & training is done before ramp-up.
  • Validate new fixtures, jigs, workstation designs and test methods.


8. Supply Chain & Planning Coordination

  • Coordinate with planning for material availability and daily build schedules.
  • Raise material shortage alerts in advance to prevent line stoppages.
  • Ensure accurate material consumption reporting and traceability.


9. Safety, Compliance & Shop-Floor Governance

  • Ensure 100% compliance to safety rules, PPE, ESD norms, and equipment handling guidelines.
  • Conduct safety toolbox talks, risk assessments and hazard elimination activities.
  • Maintain clean, safe, audit-ready workstations.


10. Reporting & Data Analytics

  • Prepare daily/weekly dashboards covering:
  • Output vs Target
  • OEE
  • FPY / Rejection / Rework
  • Manpower Productivity
  • Material Loss & Cost Indicators
  • Downtime Analysis
  • Present performance updates to Production Manager / GM Ops.


REQUIREMENTS

Technical Skills

  • Hands-on knowledge of PCBA assembly, motor assembly, soldering, testing and line balancing.
  • Understanding of BOM, routing, takt time, cycle optimization and lean principles.
  • Familiarity with IPC standards, work instructions and quality controls.
  • Understanding of basic financials: unit cost, contribution margin, costing structure.

Operational Skills

  • Ability to manage high-output production in multi-shift environments.
  • Strong team management and shop-floor leadership skills.
  • Experience running continuous improvement programs.

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and discipline enforcement.
  • Analytical mindset with structured reporting.
  • Ability to work under pressure in fast-moving production cycles.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Diploma/B.Tech in ECE / EEE / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering.
  • Training in Lean / Six Sigma is an added advantage.

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