Director - Operations

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Job Summary

Summary:

The “Director Operations” will be based in Sriperumbudur, Chennai reporting to VP - Operations.

In charge of managing day-to-day operations and core functions of operations to achieve and maintain operational excellence and Customer deliverables (costs, within time)

What a typical day looks like:

• Guarantee production, delivery in full, on time and in specifications, required by customers, at the most cost effective way.
• Define operational financial goals.
• Operational business experience including a successful performance track record managing staff and P&L.
• 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 KOI's.
• Attend quarterly business reviews with key customers.
• Partner with other business leads to establish strategic plans and goals.
• Direct and control the activities on purchasing business, 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.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience and A Master’s or MBA degree is preferred.
• Minimum 15+years of experience in managing end-to-end manufacturing operations as a Business Head.
• Experience in Electronics manufacturing industry, preferably from automotive electronics background.
• Able to utilize tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends, continuously striving to improve value. Possesses 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.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Medical insurance
• PTO

Job Category

Operations

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

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