Operations Head

Tempsens Instruments Pvt Ltd; Udaipur District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempsens Instruments Pvt Ltd seeks an Operational Head to own end-to-end OEM production operations, including planning, shop-floor execution, and delivery. This COO-level role leads quality, cost control, and people leadership across the plant, with a strong focus on achieving performance and scale-up targets.

The incumbent must have 15+ years in manufacturing, proven OEM program management, and senior leadership experience with full P&L responsibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, with a substantial portion in the Automotive and/or Cable Harness / Wire Harness industry.
• Proven experience managing OEM production programs, including new product launches (APQP/PPAP), OEM audits and customer quality requirements.
• Prior experience in a senior plant leadership role — Plant Head / VP Operations / COO / Operational Head — with full P&L and team leadership accountability.
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and modern production/planning systems (ERP/MRP).
• Demonstrated experience scaling manufacturing capacity and leading large, multi-functional plant teams.

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L responsibility for OEM production operations, driving productivity, cost efficiency and profitability across the plant.
• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations — production planning, shop-floor execution, capacity planning, and on-time OEM delivery.
• Build and scale OEM production capability, including new line set-up, process standardization, and capacity expansion to meet growing OEM order volumes.
• Drive quality systems (IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / customer-specific OEM standards) to ensure zero-defect delivery and strong OEM customer audits.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs — OEE, first-pass yield, on-time-in-full (OTIF), scrap/rework, cost per unit — and drive continuous improvement (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Partner with the Managing Director and senior leadership on capital investment planning, new plant/line set-up, automation initiatives, and long-term operational strategy.

Skills

P&L ownership

OEM program mgmt

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP/MRP

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA or equivalent management qualification preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Operational Head will own end-to-end responsibility for OEM production operations — from production planning and shop-floor execution to quality, delivery, cost control and people leadership. This is a COO-level mandate: the incumbent will act as the senior-most operations leader for the OEM manufacturing vertical, driving plant performance, OEM customer satisfaction, and operational scale-up, while working closely with the Managing Director and leadership team on strategy and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full P&L responsibility for OEM production operations, driving productivity, cost efficiency and profitability across the plant.
• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations — production planning, shop-floor execution, capacity planning, and on-time OEM delivery.
• Build and scale OEM production capability, including new line set-up, process standardization, and capacity expansion to meet growing OEM order volumes.
• Drive quality systems (IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / customer-specific OEM standards) to ensure zero-defect delivery and strong OEM customer audits.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs — OEE, first-pass yield, on-time-in-full (OTIF), scrap/rework, cost per unit — and drive continuous improvement (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Manage supply chain, procurement and inventory planning in coordination with SCM to ensure uninterrupted OEM production.
• Lead, mentor and build a strong second line of plant leadership across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning and Warehouse functions.
• Act as the key operational point of contact for OEM/automotive customers on capacity, quality, delivery commitments and new program launches (APQP/PPAP).
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safety (EHS) and regulatory requirements across the plant.
• Partner with the Managing Director and senior leadership on capital investment planning, new plant/line set-up, automation initiatives, and long-term operational strategy.
• Drive a strong performance and accountability culture across the OEM production organization.

Required Qualification & Experience

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, with a substantial portion in the Automotive and/or Cable Harness / Wire Harness industry.
• Proven experience managing OEM production programs, including new product launches (APQP/PPAP), OEM audits and customer quality requirements.
• Prior experience in a senior plant leadership role — Plant Head / VP Operations / COO / Operational Head — with full P&L and team leadership accountability.
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and modern production/planning systems (ERP/MRP).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Production/Industrial); MBA or equivalent management qualification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience scaling manufacturing capacity and leading large, multi-functional plant teams.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic operations leadership with hands-on shop-floor orientation
• Strong OEM/automotive customer management and program execution
• Cable harness / wire harness manufacturing process expertise
• P&L ownership, cost control and operational excellence mindset
• Team building, people leadership and change management
• Data-driven decision-making and KPI-led performance management
• High ownership, urgency and ability to join immediately