Director - Operations

Overview

Director of Operations based in Sriperumbudur, Chennai, reporting to the VP of Operations. Manages day-to-day operations and core functions to achieve and maintain operational excellence and customer deliverables on cost and time.

What you'll do

• Guarantee production and delivery in full, on time, to specification and customer requirements, in the most cost-effective way.
• Define operational financial goals.
• Establish and communicate Business Unit goals and assignments.
• Define and execute operational programs in line with strategic plans and annual operating goals.
• Meet with Executive Business at least monthly to review and evaluate KOIs.
• Attend quarterly business reviews with key customers.
• Partner with other business leads to establish strategic plans and goals.
• Direct and control purchasing, production control, planning, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, maintenance, manufacturing and logistics.
• Implement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience managing end-to-end manufacturing operations as a Business Head.
• Operational business experience with a successful performance track record managing staff and P&L.
• Experience in the electronics manufacturing industry.
• Ability to use tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends and continuously improve value.
• Strong business acumen and proven ability to improve key financial results.
• Excellent communication skills and networking abilities.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with ability to negotiate and influence positive outcomes.
• Strong innovation skills and creativity.

Nice to have

• Master's or MBA degree.
• Automotive electronics background.

Details

• Location: Sriperumbudur, Chennai, India.
• Reports to VP - Operations.
• Benefits: medical insurance and PTO.