General Manager Operations

Pcba Services India; Ahmedabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PCBA Services India Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a General Manager – Operations to lead our India operations from Ahmedabad. You will drive strategic direction and hands-on execution across supply chain, engineering and shared services, coordinating with US leadership to align goals and deliverables.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, strong cross-functional leadership, and a proven ability to optimize costs, improve processes and build a high-performance team in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience with 5+ years in senior roles.
• Experience in EMS/PCBA or Electronics manufacturing is preferred.
• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Operations Management or Business Administration.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Proven ability to lead multiple functions and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of India operations.
• Oversee SCM, purchasing, quotation activities and engineering.
• Govern HR, Finance, Planning, IT and administration functions.
• Drive efficiency, cost control and process improvements.
• Monitor supplier management and procurement efficiency.
• Ensure project timelines and technical performance meet needs.
• Coordinate between India operations and US leadership.
• Establish KPIs, performance reviews and accountability.
• Lead budgeting, resource planning and continuity.
• Develop leadership and a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance and corporate governance.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Supply Chain

Engineering

Budgeting

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

MBA or equivalent

Job description

General Manager Operations

Company: PCBA Services India Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Experience: 15+ Years
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing / EMS / PCBA / Engineering Services

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced General Manager – Operations to lead our India operations, providing strategic and operational leadership across Supply Chain Management (SCM), Engineering and supporting functions.

The role will be responsible for driving operational excellence, business performance, cost optimization, team development and effective coordination with US-based leadership. The ideal candidate should combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and strong cross‑functional management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of India operations.
• Lead and oversee core functions, including Supply Chain Management (Purchase & Quotation) and Engineering.
• Provide direction and governance to supporting functions such as HR, Finance, Planning, IT and Administration.
• Drive operational efficiency, productivity, cost control and process improvements.
• Monitor SCM performance, supplier management, procurement efficiency and quotation activities.
• Ensure engineering deliverables, project timelines and technical performance meet business requirements.
• Act as the primary coordination point between India operations and US leadership.
• Establish operational KPIs, performance reviews and accountability mechanisms.
• Drive budgeting, resource planning, manpower optimization and business continuity.
• Develop leadership capabilities, succession planning and a high-performance work culture.
• Ensure statutory compliance, internal controls and corporate governance.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 5 years in senior management or leadership roles.
• Experience in EMS, PCBA, Electronics Manufacturing, Engineering Services or Manufacturing Support preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management or Business Administration.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Proven experience managing multiple functions and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain Management, Engineering and overall business operations.
• Experience working with multinational organizations and US‑based stakeholders is highly desirable.
• Strong financial acumen, budgeting and cost management capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, decision‑making and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate business strategy into operational execution.

Key Focus: Overall India Site Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Operations and US–India Coordination.

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