About the role
Production & Supplier Operations Manager
Company: Optimare India Private Limited Location: Bengaluru Experience: 10–15 Years Industry: Aerospace / Defence / Electronics / High-Reliability Manufacturing
Role Summary
Optimare India is looking for an experienced Production & Supplier Operations Manager to manage outsourced manufacturing and supplier activities.
The candidate will be responsible for coordinating with contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure products are manufactured according to required quality standards, technical specifications, cost targets, and delivery schedules.
The role requires close coordination with suppliers and internal Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Management teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and coordinate outsourced manufacturing and contract manufacturers.
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Plan and monitor production schedules to ensure timely delivery.
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Coordinate manufacturing of electronic, electro-mechanical, cable harness, and related assemblies.
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Evaluate and develop suppliers based on capability, quality, capacity, cost, and delivery performance.
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Conduct/support supplier audits and production readiness reviews.
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Monitor supplier performance through defined KPIs.
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Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and applicable customer quality requirements.
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Coordinate First Article Inspection (FAI), NCR, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, source inspections, and FAT activities.
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Ensure proper product traceability and configuration control.
• Coordinate implementation of engineering changes with suppliers.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and prototype production.
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with Supply Chain to resolve
shortages.
• Identify production and supplier risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Work with suppliers on quality improvement, lead-time reduction, and cost
optimization.
• Provide regular production, supplier, quality, and delivery status updates to
management.
• Support resolution of supplier, production, and customer escalations.
Required Skills & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electronics/Electrical, Production,
Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience, preferably in Aerospace, Defence,
Electronics, or similar industries.
• Experience in contract manufacturing and outsourced production.
• Strong experience in supplier development, production planning, quality,
and delivery management.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Understanding of FAI, NCR/CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, Traceability, and
Configuration Management.
• Experience with electronic/electro-mechanical assemblies, cable
harnesses, or EMS suppliers is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, BOMs, and
manufacturing documentation.
• Good communication, coordination, problem-solving, and suppliermanagement
skills.
Key Competencies
• Contract Manufacturing
• Supplier Development
• Production Planning
• Supplier Quality
• Delivery Management
• Production Readiness
• NPI & Prototype Builds
• Engineering Change Management
• Configuration Management
• Supply Chain Coordination
• Cost Optimization
• Risk Management
• Cross-functional Coordination
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