VP Operations

Gravton Motors Pvt. Ltd.; Hyderabad; Presencial; INR 3.500.000 - 5.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gravton Motors Pvt. Ltd. in Hyderabad seeks a VP – Operations to own end-to-end operations, spanning Manufacturing, Quality, SCM, Vehicle Development and Powertrain.

The role focuses on scaling operations, driving quality and cost efficiency, and building scalable systems and teams. The successful candidate will work with Founders, Engineering, R&D, suppliers and manufacturing teams to deliver operational excellence and sustained business growth across new product introductions and production

Formación

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Automobile, Electrical or Electronics.
• 15+ years of automotive/OEM experience with exposure to 2-wheelers, EVs or electric mobility.
• Proven leadership across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Vehicle Development and/or Powertrain.
• Experience in greenfield projects and startup environments; ability to build teams, systems and processes from ground up.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end Operations across Production, Quality, SCM, Vehicle Development and Powertrain.
• Drive manufacturing strategy, production planning, capacity expansion and efficiency.
• Build robust processes, SOPs, governance and operational KPIs.
• Lead sourcing, supplier development, localization, inventory, logistics and cost optimization.
• Establish strong quality systems across materials, manufacturing, development, validation and field performance.
• Drive new product development, industrialization and production readiness.
• Strengthen supplier ecosystem and build scalable operations teams with ownership culture.
• Partner with founders to translate strategy into measurable operational outcomes.
• Ensure readiness for new products, ramp-ups and business growth.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Execution

Strategic planning

Educación

Engineering degree in Mechanical, Automobile, Electrical or Electronics

Descripción del empleo

The VP – Operations will own Gravton Motors end-to-end operations across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Vehicle Development, and Powertrain, with a focus on scaling operations, driving quality and cost efficiency, leading product industrialization and production ramp-up, and building scalable systems and teams.

The role will work closely with the Founders, Engineering, R&D, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to drive operational excellence and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Operations across Production, Quality, SCM, Vehicle Development, and Powertrain.
• Drive manufacturing strategy, production planning, capacity expansion, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Build robust processes, systems, SOPs, governance, and operational KPIs.
• Lead sourcing, supplier development, localization, inventory, logistics, and cost optimization.
• Establish strong quality systems across incoming materials, manufacturing, vehicle development, validation, and field performance.
• Drive new product development, industrialization, and production readiness.
• Strengthen the supplier ecosystem through development, localization, capacity planning, and quality improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement across cost, quality, delivery, productivity, and scalability.
• Build and lead a strong operations team with a culture of ownership, accountability, and execution.
• Partner with the Founders to translate business strategy into operational plans and measurable outcomes.
• Ensure operational readiness for new products, production ramp-ups, capacity expansion, and business growth.

Qualification & Experience

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Automobile, Electrical, or Electronics.
• 15+ years of automotive/OEM experience, with strong exposure to 2-wheelers, EVs, or electric mobility.
• Proven leadership across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Vehicle Development, Engineering, and/or Powertrain.
• Strong experience in NPD, industrialization, production scale-up, supplier development, localization, and cost optimization, with a proven track record of building teams, systems, and processes in high-growth automotive environments.
• Strong business acumen, leadership, stakeholder management, and execution skills.
• Experience in greenfield projects and startup environments, with the ability to build operations, teams, systems, and processes from the ground up.