Group Manager
Tejas Networks · Telecom
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On-site
- Posted 8 days ago
About the job
The role is accountable for productivity improvement, capacity planning, factory and warehouse design, labor optimization, manufacturing excellence, lean transformation, automation, digital manufacturing initiatives, and end-to-end material flow efficiency across Tejas factories and EMS partners.
The position acts as the bridge between SCM, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Program Management, and Digital Transformation teams to ensure scalable, cost-effective, and highly efficient operations capable of supporting rapid business growth and large-scale telecom deployments.
Manufacturing Productivity & Operational Excellence
Drive factory productivity improvement programs across assembly, testing, integration, repair, and warehouse operations.
Establish productivity baselines and annual improvement targets.
Conduct time and motion studies and labor optimization initiatives.
Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, ECRS, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Lead cost reduction through waste elimination and process simplification.
Develop standard work instructions and operational best practices.
Key Deliverables
Productivity Improvement Roadmap
Labor Productivity Dashboard
Annual Cost Reduction Plan
Lean Transformation Program
Capacity Planning & Industrialization
Develop short-term and long-term manufacturing capacity plans.
Establish factory readiness plans for major customer programs.
Define manpower, machine, space, and infrastructure requirements.
Support business growth planning with scalable manufacturing strategies.
Lead industrialization of new manufacturing lines and technologies.
Key Deliverables
Capacity Planning Model
Factory Expansion Plan
Resource Utilization Dashboard
Make vs Buy Analysis
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Factory & Warehouse Layout Engineering
Design and optimize manufacturing and warehouse layouts.
Improve material flow and minimize handling waste.
Drive warehouse-to-line-side supply optimization.
Establish best-in-class storage and inventory movement practices.
Define future-state smart factory architecture.
Key Deliverables
Layout Design Standards
Material Flow Models
Warehouse Optimization Projects
Manufacturing Process Engineering
Define assembly, integration, testing, packing, and shipment processes.
Establish standard process times and labor standards.
Improve First Pass Yield (FPY) and cycle time performance.
Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
Key Deliverables
Standard Time Database
Process Capability Reports
Assembly Efficiency Improvements
Automation & Digital Manufacturing
Lead automation initiatives across manufacturing and SCM operations.
Develop automation business cases and ROI calculations.
Drive implementation of MES, workflow automation, digital work instructions, traceability systems, and AI-enabled analytics.
Improve visibility across material, labor, machine, and process performance. [Tejas digi...posal 2023 | PowerPoint]
Key Deliverables
Digital Manufacturing Roadmap
Automation Business Cases
OEE and Throughput Monitoring Systems
Smart Factory Initiatives
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Ensure manufacturing readiness for new products.
Drive PFMEA, process validation, line balancing, tooling readiness, and production ramp-up.
Establish scalable manufacturing processes for optical, wireless, routing, and access products.
Support engineering teams on DFM/DFT reviews.
Key Deliverables
NPI Readiness Reviews
Manufacturing Release Approval
Ramp-Up Productivity Plans
Continuous Improvement & Benchmarking
Build a culture of operational excellence across all SCM functions.
Facilitate Kaizen programs and employee-led improvement initiatives.
Benchmark global telecom, electronics, and EMS best practices.
Drive annual improvement programs linked to strategic SCM goals. [New SCM at...gic Vision | PowerPoint]
Key Deliverables
Kaizen Pipeline
Operational Excellence Scorecard
Best Practice Repository
Cross Functional Leadership
Partner closely with:
Manufacturing Operations
Procurement & Sourcing
Planning & Logistics
Quality
R&D
IT & Digital Transformation
Finance
EMS Partners
to ensure end-to-end supply chain effectiveness.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Productivity & Efficiency
Labor Productivity Improvement (%)
Direct Labor Cost Reduction
Assembly Cycle Time Reduction
Capacity Utilization
Manufacturing Performance
First Pass Yield (FPY)
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Line Balance Efficiency
Throughput Improvement
SCM Performance
Material Flow Efficiency
Warehouse Productivity
Inventory Handling Cost
Fulfilment Lead Time Reduction
Continuous Improvement
Kaizen Savings
Automation Benefits Realized
Cost of Poor-Quality Reduction
Number of Lean Projects Completed
Strategic
NPI Ramp-Up Success
Factory Readiness for New Programs
Capacity Availability vs Demand
Digitalization Maturity Index
Technical Skills
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred)
Value Stream Mapping
Capacity Planning
Factory Layout Design
Plant Simulation
Digital Manufacturing
MES Systems
ERP/SAP
Automation & Robotics
OEE Management
Time & Motion Studies
PFMEA / Control Plans
Data Analytics & Power BI
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Operational Excellence
Change Leadership
Data-Driven Decision Making
Stakeholder Management
Team Development
Business Acumen
Cross Functional Collaboration
Customer Focus
Execution Discipline
Success Profile at Tejas
A successful Head of Industrial Engineering at Tejas will build a world-class telecom manufacturing operating system that delivers:
Best-in-class productivity
Scalable manufacturing capacity
Industry-leading traceability
Lean and automated operations
Data-driven decision making
Rapid NPI and customer deployment readiness
Continuous cost competitiveness
while supporting Tejas' growth in wireless, optical, routing, and large-scale telecom infrastructure programs.
Responsibilities:
Planning and setting up new assembly line, end to end process validation & implementation for new product.
Product design review and provide feedback on DFM challenges.
Prepare PFMEA document for SMT process.
Sound knowledge and experience on SMT processes: -Paste printing, placement, Reflow, AOI, conformal coating, X ray, Depaneling
Good experience in through hole component processes: -Preforming, Wave soldering, Selective soldering, Radial & Axial component auto insertion, press fitting.
Exposure to design of Stencil, SMT pallet, Wave pallet, Depanel jig, preforming tool, connector pressing tool.
PSPHW / Jigs & Fixtures planning & validation for new product
SMT process Equipment selection, validation, implementation & monitoring the performance
Focus on Process improvements which results in Production, Quality, Cost, Delivery & Safety [i.e.OEE, UPH & UPPH improvement & other yield improvements]
New Technology introduction and its tool & equipment evaluation
Localization of tools, Jigs and Fixtures
Responsible for defining the E2E PCB level process flow
NRE Budget estimation and approval
Strong analytical skill on failure analysis of Process, Part, design & testing
Process optimization by conducting time study & re-line balancing
Asset Management
Mandatory skills:
Worked on Software like Valor, GC-Preview
Hands on Experience on VSM, Lean tools usage
Problem solving using DOE methodology
Desired skills:
Basics on Time study and Method study
Project Management skill
Education
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Electronics, Manufacturing Engineering
MBA / Operations Management (Desirable)
Experience
15–20+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence, Supply Chain Operations, or Factory Management.
Minimum 5 years leading large manufacturing engineering or industrial engineering teams.
Experience in electronics, telecom, EMS, networking products, automotive electronics, or high-tech manufacturing preferred.