Role
To lead end-to-end operations of the small agricultural machinery business by ensuring excellence in manufacturing, supply chain, quality, inventory management, cost control, and delivery performance while supporting business growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
1. Production & Manufacturing Operations
- Plan and execute monthly, weekly, and daily production schedules.
- Ensure achievement of production targets with optimum utilization of manpower, machines, and materials.
- Improve productivity, OEE, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor shop-floor performance and remove operational bottlenecks.
2. Supply Chain & Procurement Coordination
- Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
- Monitor supplier performance, delivery adherence, and inventory levels.
- Reduce material shortages and production disruptions.
- Support vendor development and localization initiatives.
3. Inventory & Warehouse Management
- Maintain optimum inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
- Improve inventory turnover and reduce working capital.
- Implement cycle counting and inventory accuracy processes.
- Ensure effective warehouse management and material traceability.
4. Quality Management
- Ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
- Drive reduction of customer complaints and internal defects.
- Coordinate with Quality, Design, and Supplier Quality teams for corrective actions.
- Implement preventive quality systems and process controls.
5. Cost Management
- Monitor manufacturing costs and identify cost reduction opportunities.
- Improve material yield and reduce wastage.
- Lead value engineering and productivity improvement projects.
- Support annual budgeting and cost control initiatives.
6. New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Coordinate with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering for smooth product launches.
- Ensure production readiness for new agricultural machines and EV products.
- Manage pilot builds and production ramp-up activities.
7. Team Leadership
- Lead production, stores, planning, and logistics teams.
- Develop team capability through coaching and training.
- Establish a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance reviews and succession planning.
8. Customer & Dealer Support
- Ensure timely dispatch and delivery to dealers and customers.
- Support field issue resolution and warranty improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with Sales and Service teams to improve customer satisfaction.
9. Compliance & Safety
- Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and statutory requirements.
- Promote a zero-accident culture.
- Maintain ISO and other relevant management system compliance.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Area
KPI
Production
Plan vs Actual Achievement (%)
Productivity
OEE Improvement
Delivery
On-Time Delivery (OTD)
Inventory
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Quality
PPM, Customer Complaints
Cost
Manufacturing Cost Reduction (%)
Supply Chain
Supplier Delivery Performance
Safety
Lost Time Accident Frequency
Working Capital
Inventory Days Reduction
Continuous Improvement
Savings from Kaizen Projects
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- MBA/PGDM in Operations Management preferred.
Experience
- 8–15 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
- Minimum 3–5 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in agricultural machinery, farm equipment, automotive components
Desired Competencies
Technical
- Production Planning & Control (PPC)
- Lean Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Management
- Quality Systems
- Inventory Management
- ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle/Focus/Infor)
- Cost Reduction & Value Engineering
Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Team Building
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Stakeholder Management
- Change Management
- Site infrastructure management
Success Profile
The ideal Operations Manager should be capable of:
- Scaling production without increasing complexity.
- Reducing inventory while improving service levels.
- Building a high-performance operations team.
- Driving continuous improvement culture.
Supporting business growth with operational excellence.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹900,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
