Manager - Production (Optoelectronics)

TAK Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Lucknow; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

TAK Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Production Lead with extensive experience to oversee end-to-end production operations for defence-grade electronics equipment.

The role requires planning, assembly, testing, quality control, and delivery management to meet stringent standards and schedules. You will lead a production team, drive process improvements, and coordinate with multiple functions to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-efficient manufacturing.

Qualifications

• B.Tech or M.Tech in Electronics or Electrical.
• Additional certifications in Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma preferred.
• 10–15+ years of experience in manufacturing/production operations.
• Experience in defence, electronics manufacturing, electro‑optics, or precision equipment production preferred.
• Hands-on experience with production planning, assembly operations, and testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations in alignment with Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and management-defined targets.
• Plan production orders and ensure on-time assembly, testing, and delivery.
• Coordinate with SCM for material procurement and inventory control.
• Oversee IQC/IPQC/OQC and ensure quality records and reporting.
• Manage maintenance of machines, testing setups, and production infrastructure.
• Drive process improvements, capacity expansion, and cost efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC formats and defense manufacturing compliance.
• Lead training and development for the production team.

Skills

Production planning

Assembly operations

Testing processes

Quality management

Education

B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics / Electrical

Job description

Job Description

Company Overview

TAK Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a DPIIT-License holding, ZED Gold certified, GeM authorised Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with nearly 25 years of distinguished experience in delivering advanced defense products and security solutions. With over 150 skilled professionals, we specialize in the design, development, and integration of cutting‑edge opto‑electronic systems and mission‑critical security infrastructure for India’s defense and government sectors. We take pride in our in‑house manufacturing capabilities, including a dedicated assembly line, cleanroom‑based D&D and prototyping labs, and a NABL‑accredited thermal calibration and testing facility—ensuring precision, reliability, and compliance with global standards. Key Credentials & Technological Edge Holding licenses and certification like DPIIT, ZEDGold, GeM, MSME , NSIC , and ISO 9001 , 14001 , 18001. Holder of design patents and Transfer of Technologies (ToT) from IRDE , DRDO and CDAC technologies under MeitY. State‑of‑the‑art cleanroom and dust‑controlled environments for high‑performance product design. Pioneered the “DarVi” brandin 2012, symbolizing our commitment to indigenous excellence in opto‑electronics. Trusted partner to leading government organizations and PSUs for joint development and long‑term service delivery.

Role Summary

Required years of experience: 12+ years Required qualification: B.Tech (Electronics / Electrical) The Production Lead will be responsible for end‑to‑end production operations , including production planning, assembly, testing, quality control, infrastructure development, and delivery management. The role ensures timely delivery, quality compliance, cost efficiency, and capacity enhancement while maintaining adherence to standards, industrial licensing requirements, and defense manufacturing protocols. The incumbent will lead production team for assembly, testing, QC/QA, maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Leadership & Operations Lead production operations in alignment with Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and management-defined targets. Ensure timely assembly, testing, and delivery of products as per production schedule. Manage production planning and control (PPC) to achieve delivery timelines. Allocate manpower, and responsibilities across assembly, testing, QC/QA, and support activities. Ensure daily production reporting (DPR) and monitoring of production performance. Handle inter-department coordination with Sales, SCM, Engineering, D&D, and Accounts for smooth production flow.
2. Production Planning & Order Execution Plan production orders upon receipt of Order Processing Form (OPF) from Sales. Release production orders through SAP after inventory verification. Coordinate with SCM for material procurement and availability. Ensure issuance of materials via SAP for traceability and inventory control. Manage production BOM coordination with Engineering / D&D department.
3. Assembly, Testing & Product Quality Ensure the assembly process follows approved engineering drawings, work instructions, and flow charts. Oversee IQC (Incoming Quality Control), IPQC (In-Process Quality Control), and OQC (Outgoing Quality Control). Ensure parameter testing in Dark Room setup, range testing in field conditions, and environmental testing as required. Maintain quality inspection reports, QC documentation, and testing records. Ensure PDI (Pre-Dispatch Inspection) before dispatch of finished goods.
4. Technical Infrastructure & Capacity Expansion Oversee maintenance and calibration of machines, equipment, testing setups, utilities, production infrastructure and technical assets. Drive process improvement, production re-engineering, and productivity enhancement initiatives. Plan facility expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and machine selection to support business growth.
5. Quality Management & Compliance Ensure implementation of Quality Management System and standards across production processes. Approve and issue quality manuals, procedures, work instructions, and formats. Maintain quality records related to testing, calibration, and inspection activities. Ensure adherence to approved QA/QC inspection formats. Ensure compliance with Industrial License requirements. Maintain documentation for defense manufacturing compliance and regulatory audits.
6. Vendor, Customer & Product Validation Participate in vendor evaluation and finalization. Support during customer interactions during product acceptance, trials, and demonstrations. Provide final validation approvals for registration processes and documentation related to government, defense, and research establishments.
7. Repair & Service Operations Oversee diagnosis and repair of faulty devices received from service/support teams. Ensure proper defect analysis and assessment reporting. Coordinate with SCM for spare parts procurement and with D&D / Engineering for technical repair support when required.
8. Training & Team Development Identify training needs for production employees. Conduct or arrange internal and external technical training programs. Ensure proper production induction programs for new employees. Facilitate training on new product assembly processes.

Qualifications/Requirements

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics / Electrical
• Additional certifications in Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma preferred.
• 10–15+ years of experience in manufacturing/production operations.
• Experience in defence, electronics manufacturing, electro‑optics, or precision equipment production preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with production planning, assembly operations, and testing processes .