Assistant Operations Manager - (Manufacturing Plant)

Ethics Innovations; Mysuru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethics Innovations in Mysuru, Karnataka seeks an Assistant Manager Operations for in-plant and warehouse operations. The role demands 5–8 years of experience, a Diploma or BE in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering, and fluency in Kannada with working English for reporting.

The incumbent will manage 3-shift operations, inbound GRN, line feeding per production plans, and strict inventory control. Knowledge of ERP/SAP MM and FIFO/KANBAN is essential for daily duties.

Qualifications

• Diploma or BE in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering.
• 5–8 years of experience in in-plant warehouse/stores operations within a manufacturing environment (Automotive preferred).
• Fluent Kannada is required for floor communication; professional working English for reporting.
• Working knowledge of ERP/SAP MM and warehouse management practices (FIFO, KANBAN, 5S).

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for plant leadership and SCM heads for warehouse operations.
• Ensure 3-shift operations run with allocated manpower and zero downtime.
• Ensure inbound GRN and documentation are completed within 24 hours of reporting.
• Provide raw material and part allocations strictly per daily production plan to prevent line shortages.
• Attend daily performance meetings to review warehouse metrics and material velocity.
• Cascade operational guidelines and quality alerts to shop-floor teams.
• Manage shift attendance and control absenteeism and attrition.
• Maintain accurate documentation for domestic dispatches and export shipments.
• Keep inventory variance at zero via regular cycle counts and audits.
• Uphold 5S standards and safe EHS practices; supervise forklift/MHE operations.

Skills

Kannada fluency

English reporting

Team coordination

Education

Diploma/BE in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering

Tools

ERP/SAP MM

FIFO

KANBAN

5S

Job description

Job Description: Assistant Operations Manager In Plant & Warehouse Operations

• Job Title: Assistant Manager Operations
• Location: Mysore, Karnataka
• Experience: 5 to 8 Years
• Qualification: Diploma / B.E. in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering is Mandatory.
• Languages: Kannada (Mandatory) & English

Role Overview

The Project Incharge will serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) responsible for the end-to-end management of both the in-plant warehouse and the external satellite warehouse (located within 6 km). The role oversees 3-shift continuous operations, material receiving, 24-hour GRN completion, timely line feeding as per the daily production plan, zero-variance inventory control, export/domestic dispatch documentation, and shift manpower administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Single Point of Contact (SPOC): Act as the primary contact person for plant leadership, Head of SCM, and Head of Stores for all warehouse operations.
• 3-Shift Operations: Ensure all 3 shifts run effectively with allocated manpower and zero operational downtime.
• Inbound & GRN: Ensure vehicles are unloaded on time, physical verification is completed, and GRN is created in the system within 24 hours of reporting.
• Production Line Feeding: Issue raw materials and child parts to the assembly line shift-wise strictly as per the daily production plan, ensuring zero line starvation.
• Daily Performance Meetings: Attend daily review meetings with Head of SCM and Head of Stores on warehouse performance, dock turnaround, and material velocity.
• Shift Communication: Conduct regular shift communication meetings and cascade all operational guidelines, management decisions, and quality alerts to the shop-floor team.
• Team Leadership & Manpower Control: Manage shift attendance, develop team members, and actively control absenteeism and attrition across shifts.
• Documentation & Dispatches: Ensure 100% correct documentation for domestic dispatches and export shipments (Invoices, Packing Lists, Delivery Challans, E-Way Bills, Shipping Bills).
• Inventory Management: Maintain zero inventory variance between physical stocks and system/ERP records through regular cycle counts and audits.
• 5S & Housekeeping: Maintain both in-plant and external warehouses clean, organized, and compliant with 5S standards.
• Continuous Improvement (Kaizen): Motivate the team to identify operational bottlenecks and implement monthly Kaizens for process and space improvement.
• Safety & EHS Compliance: Strictly enforce plant safety rules and PPE compliance (safety helmets, safety shoes, high-visibility jackets) and ensure safe forklift/MHE operations.
• Scrap Yard Oversight: Coordinate scrap handling, staging, segregation, and disposal documentation with third-party contractors.

Candidate Requirements & Eligibility

• Education: Diploma or B.E. in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering.
• Experience: 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in in-plant warehouse/stores operations within a manufacturing environment (Automotive industry preferred).
• Language Skills: Fluent Kannada is strictly required for floor communication, along with professional working English for reporting.
• Technical Skills: Working knowledge of ERP/SAP (MM module, inventory transactions, GRN) and warehouse management practices (FIFO, KANBAN, 5S).