Work Cell Manager

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.