Production Manager

Ayati Devices Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayati Devices Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru seeks a Production Manager to own end-to-end manufacturing of medical devices, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires working closely with Engineering, Quality & Regulatory, Supply Chain, Product and Service teams to transition from development to stable production. You will plan production, balance lines, drive efficiency goals, implement 5S and lean practices, and ensure traceability and BOM accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or diploma in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in medical devices or regulated manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and QMS.
• Experience on shop floor with assembly lines.
• Strong problem-solving & CAPA oriented.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily, weekly and monthly production schedules based on forecasts.
• Ensure timely production and delivery of devices.
• Plan manpower, machines, materials and capacity.
• Monitor output, productivity, rework and bottlenecks.
• Drive line balancing and throughput improvements.
• Implement 5S and lean manufacturing practices.
• Coordinate with Quality for inspections and traceability.
• Support transfer from development to production and scale-up.

Skills

Leadership

Production Planning

Problem Solving

Team Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electronics/Industrial Production

Tools

SMT Manufacturing

PCB Assembly

Soldering

Quality Inspection

Process Validation

Job description

Ayati Devices is a MedTech company developing and commercialising innovative medical devices for diabetic foot, neuropathy, vascular health and related clinical applications. Our products are deployed across hospitals, clinics and healthcare organisations in India and international markets.

We are looking for a Production Manager who can take end-to-end ownership of our manufacturing operations and build a robust, scalable and quality-driven production function.

Role Overview

About Ayati Devices

Ayati Devices is a MedTech company developing and commercialising innovative medical devices for diabetic foot, neuropathy, vascular health and related clinical applications. Our products are deployed across hospitals, clinics and healthcare organisations in India and international markets.

We are looking for a Production Manager who can take end-to-end ownership of our manufacturing operations and build a robust, scalable and quality-driven production function.

Role Overview

The Production Manager will be responsible for planning, managing and continuously improving the manufacturing of Ayati's medical devices, ensuring that products are manufactured on time, at the required quality, and in compliance with applicable regulatory and QMS requirements.

The role requires a highly hands-on individual who can work closely with Engineering, Quality & Regulatory, Supply Chain, Product and Service teams to ensure smooth transition from product development to consistent commercial production.

Key Responsibilities1. Production Planning & Execution

• Prepare and execute daily, weekly and monthly production plans based on sales forecasts and customer requirements.
• Ensure timely production and delivery of finished medical devices.
• Plan manpower, machines, materials and production capacity.
• Monitor production output, productivity, rejection and rework.
• Identify bottlenecks and take corrective actions to improve throughput.
• Maintain appropriate production records and traceability.

Key Responsibilities2. Manufacturing Operations

• Manage end-to-end assembly and manufacturing activities for electronic and medical devices.
• Establish and maintain standardised manufacturing processes, SOPs, work instructions and process controls.
• Ensure adherence to approved BOMs, drawings, specifications and manufacturing instructions.
• Drive line balancing, cycle-time reduction and productivity improvement.
• Implement 5S, visual management and lean manufacturing practices.
• Establish appropriate in-process inspection and testing checkpoints in coordination with Quality.

Key Responsibilities3. Quality & QMS Compliance

• Ensure production activities comply with the company's ISO 13485 QMS and applicable medical-device regulatory requirements.
• Ensure adherence to approved processes, work instructions and quality standards.
• Work closely with the Quality team on non-conformities, CAPA, deviations, change controls and process improvements.
• Ensure proper batch/lot traceability and production documentation.
• Support internal, customer and regulatory audits.
• Ensure that only approved components, materials and processes are used in production.

Key Responsibilities4. New Product Introduction & Scale-up

• Work closely with R&D/Product Engineering during transfer of products from development to production.
• Support Design Transfer / Manufacturing Transfer activities.
• Develop assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, test procedures and production documentation.
• Identify Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) improvements.
• Participate in prototype builds, pilot production and production validation.
• Establish scalable processes for increasing production volumes.

Key Responsibilities5. Vendor & Supply Chain Coordination

• Coordinate with Procurement and vendors to ensure timely availability of components and materials.
• Work with vendors to improve component quality and consistency.
• Support qualification of new vendors and alternate components.
• Monitor material shortages that could affect production schedules.
• Coordinate with stores/inventory teams for material issuance and reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities6. Team Management

• Lead and manage production operators, technicians and other manufacturing personnel.
• Define manpower requirements and support recruitment/training.
• Train employees on production processes, SOPs, work instructions and quality requirements.
• Monitor individual and team productivity.
• Build a culture of ownership, discipline, quality and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities7. Cost & Productivity Improvement

• Identify opportunities for reduction in manufacturing cost, labour cost, material wastage and rework.
• Improve yield and first-pass acceptance.
• Drive initiatives for BOM optimisation and process simplification.
• Track key manufacturing KPIs and take corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities8. Equipment & Manufacturing Infrastructure

• Ensure proper operation, maintenance and calibration of production equipment and tools.
• Identify requirements for new machinery, fixtures and testing equipment as production volumes increase.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and minimise production downtime.
• Support development and commissioning of new manufacturing infrastructure.

Key Performance Indicators

The candidate will be evaluated on:

• Production plan adherence
• On-time delivery
• Production yield / First Pass Yield
• Rejection and rework rate
• Manufacturing cycle time
• Labour productivity
• Production cost per unit
• Material wastage
• Equipment utilisation
• Inventory / WIP management
• CAPA and deviation closure
• Audit compliance
• Reduction in customer complaints attributable to manufacturing

Candidate ProfileEducation

• Bachelor's degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in medical devices, electronics, diagnostics, healthcare equipment or other regulated manufacturing industries preferred.

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing/production, preferably in:
• Medical devices
• Diagnostic equipment
• Electronic products
• Precision instruments
• Healthcare equipment
• Other ISO 13485 / regulated manufacturing environments

Technical Skills

The candidate should have practical understanding of:

• Production planning and control
• Electronics/electromechanical assembly
• BOM, drawings and engineering change management
• Manufacturing SOPs and work instructions
• Process validation
• Quality inspection and testing
• Root Cause Analysis and CAPA
• ISO 13485 / QMS
• Lean manufacturing / 5S
• Production KPIs and MIS
• Vendor and manufacturing process management

Knowledge of SMT manufacturing, PCB assembly, soldering, testing, calibration, mechanical assembly and electronic device manufacturing will be an advantage.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Hands-on and comfortable working on the shop floor
• Strong in execution and production discipline
• Process-oriented but practical
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing startup environment
• Capable of building systems from scratch
• Strong in problem-solving and root-cause analysis
• Able to manage both people and processes
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Procurement and Product teams
• Willing to take ownership rather than wait for instructions

The ideal candidate should have the mindset of "If there is a production problem, I will find the root cause and solve it" rather than simply escalating problems.