Plant Manager Karkhana.io
Karkhana.io
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Full Time
Experience: 8 - 8 years required
Pay:
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Type: Full Time
Location: Karnataka
Skills: manufacturing, Electronics Manufacturing, Contract manufacturing, Operations Management, Process Excellence, Electronic Components, Wiring, Leadership, Communication, Analytical skills, Electromechanical products, Lean Manufacturing Principles, Setting up factories, BIS license, EndtoEnd Plant Management, Shop floor Excellence, Strategic Manufacturing Leadership, Team Leadership Development, CrossFunctional Collaboration, Quality Compliance, CapEx Budgeting, Vendor Supplier Interface, Maintenance Infrastructure, PCBAs, Testing Protocols, EMS companies, Operational excellence tools
About Karkhana.io
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Plant Manager to lead our production operations for box-build assembly products. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing complex electro-mechanical products, with a good understanding of Electronics manufacturing (EMS) and lean manufacturing principles. Experience in setting up factories, getting the required statutory and other requisite licenses and approvals, experience in BIS license & Contract manufacturing will be an advantage. Key Responsibilities: End-to-End Plant Management: Oversee daily plant operations including assembly lines, material flow, manpower deployment, and production planning. Shop floor Excellence: Drive productivity, discipline, and process efficiency on the shop floor with hands-on leadership and clear performance metrics. Strategic Manufacturing Leadership: Develop and execute scalable manufacturing strategies to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives. Team Leadership & Development: Lead, train, and motivate a multidisciplinary team of shop floor supervisors, line managers, and engineers. Operations Management: Oversee end-to-end assembly operations for box build products including PCBA integration, wiring, testing, and final packaging. Process Excellence: Implement and drive lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Design, Quality, SCM, and Sales teams to ensure manufacturability, timely deliveries, and customer satisfaction. Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to quality standards (ISO, IPC, etc.), safety norms, and regulatory requirements. CapEx & Budgeting: Manage manufacturing budgets, plan capex for equipment and tooling, and drive cost optimization. Vendor & Supplier Interface: Collaborate with supply chain for component availability, vendor development, etc. Maintenance & Infrastructure: Monitor equipment utilization, preventive maintenance schedules, and infrastructure upkeep for uninterrupted operations. Required Skills & Experience: B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline. 8-12 years of experience in manufacturing, with a strong focus on box-build assemblies and electronics integration. Proven track record in leading large-scale assembly operations in a structured environment. Deep technical understanding of electronic components, PCBAs, wiring, and testing protocols. Prior experience in EMS companies or with contract manufacturing models is a plus. Proficient in Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and other operational excellence tools. Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.,