Plant Operations Manager

Our client is a deep-tech startup co-founded by Gen Z IITian and Forbes 30 under 30 winner. The vision of the company is to use robotics and AI to solve problems of water contamination, leakages in pipelines and elimination of manual scavenging.

We are seeking an experienced candidate to lead the manufacturing function, working closely with the CTO and cross-functional teams. The role primarily involves leading collaborative efforts with the Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality Assurance teams.

Roles & Responsibilities :

Process Optimization:
Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across all manufacturing departments .
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational processes and increase productivity across departments.
Streamline manufacturing of both products properly, with inventory, vendor supply chain, SOPs, and quality checks in place
Oversee the implementation of rigorous quality control checks and safety measures during manufacturing.
Efficiently manage resources, including human capital, equipment, and budgets, to meet order and service delivery targets in manufacturing
Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure operational excellence and scalability for large scale production.
Work closely with the finance team on annual budget preparation, cost analysis, cost reduction projects, and profitability improvement.
Negotiate terms, contracts, and pricing with vendors and multiple stakeholders to optimize project expenses and focus on long-term strategy.
Setting up workflows and systems with a focus on long-term business projections for manufacturing.
Requirements:

Candidate with 12–15 years of experience in early-stage startups, including at least 6 years in a team leadership role in manufacturing function.
We are looking for someone with experience in early-stage startups, particularly those that have scaled from the 1-10 phase in manufacturing.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with strong business acumen.