Senior Manager – Operations

Vishay Intertechnology; Loni Kalbhor; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Leadership development

Job summary

Vishay Intertechnology invites application for Senior Manager - Operations at our Loni Kalbhor facility. The role oversees end-to-end manufacturing, driving lean initiatives, automation, and KPI-driven improvements across automotive/electronics production lines.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, and partner with senior leadership for capacity expansion and NPI. MBA holders with 20+ years in manufacturing are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Mechanical, Production or Industrial Engineering from a recognized institution.
• MBA in Operations, Supply Chain or General Management from a reputed school preferred.
• 20+ years in automotive/electronics manufacturing with 5+ years in senior operations leadership (Operations Manager / Senior Manager / Deputy Plant Head).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations: production planning, shop floor, supply chain coordination, and quality control for automotive/electronics products.
• Drive lean manufacturing, process optimization, automation, and waste reduction.
• Monitor KPIs (OEE, Yield, Cycle Time, On-Time Delivery, Cost per Unit, Inventory Turns, Safety, Customer Satisfaction) and drive improvements.
• Lead cross-functional teams (Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain) to resolve bottlenecks and improve throughput.

Skills

Leadership

KPI analysis

SAP ERP

Lean Six Sigma

OEE

Production planning

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering

MBA in Operations/Supply Chain/GM

Tools

MES

Industry 4.0 tools

Job description

## Senior Manager – OperationsApplylocations: Loni, INtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-16122**Job Summary**We are seeking a dynamic and experienced **Senior Manager - Operations** to lead and optimize end-to-end manufacturing operations in our automotive/electronics manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain expertise in high-volume production environments and a proven track record of driving operational excellence, efficiency, and profitability. This role is critical in ensuring seamless production, strong KPI performance, cost control, quality adherence, and continuous improvement initiatives while aligning operations with overall business objectives.**Job Location**- Loni Kalbhor (Pune)**Key Responsibilities*** Lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations, including production planning, shop floor management, supply chain coordination, and quality control for automotive/electronics products.* Drive operational efficiency through lean manufacturing principles, process optimization, automation initiatives, and waste reduction programs.* Monitor, analyze, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, Yield, Cycle Time, On-Time Delivery, Cost per Unit, Inventory Turns, Safety Metrics, and Customer Satisfaction. Demonstrate strong understanding of KPI interdependencies and their impact on overall business performance.* Develop and implement strategies to achieve production targets while maintaining highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO22163 etc.).* Lead cross-functional teams including Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve bottlenecks and improve throughput.* Champion continuous improvement (Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S) and digital transformation projects to enhance productivity and reduce costs.* Manage operational budgets, control manufacturing costs, and identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising quality.* Ensure robust safety protocols, environmental compliance, and a strong safety culture on the shop floor.* Collaborate with senior leadership to align operations strategy with long-term business goals, new product introductions (NPI), and capacity expansion plans.* Mentor, develop, and build high-performing operations teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.**Qualifications & Experience****Education:*** Bachelor’s Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in **Electronics, Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering**, or a related field from a recognized institution.* **MBA** (preferably in Operations, Supply Chain, or General Management) from a **reputed business school** (Tier-1 / Top-20 institutions preferred).**Experience:*** Minimum **20 years** of progressive experience in **automotive or electronics manufacturing** industry.* At least **5 years** in a senior **Operations leadership role** (Operations Manager / Senior Manager / Deputy Plant Head level) handling large-scale manufacturing setups.* Proven expertise in managing high-volume production lines with deep understanding of **KPI frameworks** and the inter-relationships between operational metrics (e.g., impact of downtime on cost and delivery, quality vs. throughput trade-offs).**Essential Skills & Competencies*** Strong leadership and people management skills with ability to lead large teams (100+ workforce).* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven decision-making approach.* Deep knowledge of manufacturing systems, ERP (SAP preferred), MES, Industry 4.0 tools, and lean/six sigma methodologies.* Proven track record in achieving significant improvements in OEE, productivity, and cost reduction.* Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.* Experience in handling multi-product, high-mix manufacturing environments will be an advantage.* Results-oriented mindset with high ownership and resilience.### Power your career as you power the world.Vishay helps the world’s most in-demand technologies come to life. 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