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Head of Manufacturing Operations (

Tata Electronics, Technology, United States

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a pioneering greenfield venture of the globally renowned Tata Group. With a presence in over 100 countries across six continents, the Tata Group is committed to enhancing community welfare through sustainable stakeholder value creation founded on trust. At Tata Electronics, we are revolutionizing the EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) sector by offering cutting-edge consumer electronics products, services, and solutions. If you are driven by a passion for engineering excellence, product reliability, and fostering business growth, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of electronics manufacturing.

As the Head of Manufacturing Operations at Tata Electronics, you will play a pivotal role in defining our global manufacturing strategy, establishing a world-class team, and spearheading innovation in EMS manufacturing. Your responsibilities will include crafting and executing a comprehensive manufacturing strategy aligned with our business growth objectives. You will lead customer engagement from RFQ to mass production while expanding our manufacturing operations capabilities in the US to cater to global EMS customers. Transitioning seamlessly from prototyping to high-volume production with an emphasis on operational efficiency and cost optimization will be central to your role. Additionally, you will drive automation and smart manufacturing initiatives to elevate operational efficiency and establish NPI and prototyping capabilities for early-stage product development.

We are seeking individuals who possess essential attributes such as experience collaborating with Tier 1 EMS providers and global manufacturing partners, particularly in India and Asia-based production environments. The ideal candidate will exhibit exceptional analytical prowess and communication skills essential for balancing technical requirements with business imperatives. Qualifications for this role include 15+ years of experience in manufacturing operations or supply chain leadership within the consumer electronics industry. A proven track record of leading factory operations, scaling NPI projects to mass production, expertise in DFM, automation, SMT processes, industrial engineering practices, and cost management challenges in high-volume manufacturing are also key qualifications.

If you have over 10 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations or hardware development along with a history of successfully launching products from concept to mass production across diverse portfolios, we encourage you to apply. Familiarity with various manufacturing processes and collaboration with global EMS or contract manufacturers would be advantageous. If you are passionate about driving manufacturing excellence through automation while fostering operational efficiency at scale within an innovative environment like Tata Electronics—apply now to be part of our dynamic team that is reshaping the future of electronics manufacturing.

Key Job Requirements:
  • 15+ years of experience in manufacturing operations
  • 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations
  • Experience working with Tier 1 EMS providers and global manufacturing partners
  • Proven track record of leading factory operations and scaling NPI to mass production
  • Deep expertise in DFM, automation, SMT, FATP, industrial engineering, and manufacturing processes
  • Ability to navigate complex supply chain and cost management challenges in high-volume manufacturing
Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive manufacturing strategy aligned with Tata Electronics’ business growth objectives
  • Lead engagement with customers from RFQ through NPI to mass production
  • Build and scale manufacturing operations capabilities in the US to support global EMS customers
  • Ensure smooth transition from prototyping to high-volume production, optimizing for efficiency and cost
Skills:
  • Manufacturing Operations Management
  • New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Supply Chain Leadership
  • Factory Operations Scaling
  • Data-Driven Decision Making

Seniority Level: Executive Level

  • Middle Management
  • Senior Level

Job Functions: Operations

  • Manufacturing
  • Supply Chain

Industries : Technology

  • Electronics
  • Consumer Electronics

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