Operations Management jobs in Vapi, Gujarat

Key Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing & Production Leadership

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing and production operations.
• Develop and implement production strategies aligned with business targets.
• Ensure achievement of production targets, delivery schedules, and productivity goals.
• Optimize manpower, machinery, materials, and production capacity.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

2. Production Planning & Operational Excellence

• Oversee production planning, scheduling, and capacity utilization in coordination with PPC, Purchase, Stores, and Sales.
• Monitor production performance through KPIs, including productivity, rejection rates, downtime, and on-time delivery.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Improve workflow, resource utilization, and operational efficiency.

3. Electrical Manufacturing Expertise

• Provide leadership in electrical product manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Ensure proper implementation of technical specifications, drawings, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing processes, assembly practices, and testing procedures.
• Ensure adherence to electrical safety standards and applicable industry requirements.

4. Quality Management & Compliance

• Work closely with the Quality department to maintain product quality and reduce rejection and rework.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO standards, quality systems, and internal procedures.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of non-conformities.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

5. Cost Control & Productivity Improvement

• Develop strategies to reduce manufacturing costs and material wastage.
• Improve labour productivity, machine utilization, and production efficiency.
• Monitor operational budgets and manufacturing expenses.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement practices.

6. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop Production Managers, Production Engineers, Supervisors, and other operational teams.
• Establish performance objectives and review departmental KPIs.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, discipline, and performance.
• Identify training needs and develop future operational leaders.

7. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Sales, Purchase, Quality, Stores, PPC, Finance, and senior management.
• Ensure production plans are aligned with customer requirements and order commitments.
• Review operational challenges and provide data-driven recommendations to management.
• Prepare and present periodic manufacturing performance reports to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred; a Diploma in Electrical Engineering may be considered with substantial relevant leadership experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing or production, preferably in the electrical manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience in senior management, plant operations, or large-scale production leadership.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, quality systems, process improvement, and cost management.
• Experience in ISO systems, audits, safety practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and drive measurable operational improvements.

Pay: ₹70,000.00 - ₹140,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person