Production & Supplier Operations Manager

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Experience: 10+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru

As a Production & Supplier Operations Manager, you will lead end-to-end operations for contract manufacturing partners, ensuring flawless execution of electronic and electro-mechanical assembly programs. You will architect and execute supplier development strategies, aligning capabilities and quality standards across a global supplier base. Leveraging deep expertise in production planning, you will forecast demand, allocate resources, and balance capacity to meet tight delivery schedules. Your role will involve meticulous oversight of cable harness integration, ensuring compliance with industry specifications and reducing time-to-market. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration to keep production lines agile and cost-effective.

Requirements

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with contract manufacturers, ensuring alignment with business goals and quality expectations.
• Lead supplier development programs, including qualification, audit, and performance monitoring for electronic and electro-mechanical assembly vendors.
• Design and implement robust production planning frameworks, integrating demand forecasts, capacity planning, and inventory control.
• Oversee cable harness manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
• Analyze production performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and recommend process improvements to enhance throughput and reduce defects.
• Collaborate with product engineering teams to resolve design for manufacturability (DFM) issues early in the product lifecycle.
• Manage cross-functional project teams, providing clear direction and ensuring timely delivery of production milestones.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives across the supply chain, negotiating favorable terms and volume discounts with suppliers.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to quality management systems (ISO, AS-9100, etc.) and lead continuous improvement (Kaizen, Six Sigma) projects.
• Prepare and present production and supplier performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations.
• 10+ years of experience in contract manufacturing and supplier operations within the electronics and aerospace sectors.
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end production planning for complex electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Deep understanding of cable harness design, manufacturing, and quality assurance processes.
• Strong expertise in supplier development, performance measurement, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrable success in negotiating contracts, achieving cost reductions, and securing supply chain resiliency.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision making.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS-9100, or equivalent.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with fluency in English and proficiency in technical documentation.
• A proactive, results-oriented mindset committed to delivering high-quality products on schedule.