Director of Production Operations

Position Title: Director – Production & OperationsWork Location: Noida, IndiaKey Responsibilities- Manage local product registration processes, production planning management, production cost control, and scenario management. Liaise with regulatory authorities to ensure timely approvals. - Lead the establishment and implementation of site-level quality systems, ensuring compliance with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 13485 / MDR 2017) and relevant regulations. - Collaborate closely with global teams on production transfer, technology localization, and process optimization. - Act as point of first reference for all production-related enquiries and collaborate with colleagues in engineering, R&D, operations, logistics, EHS, Quality, and technology in plants. - Track and improve project targets (e.g., material utilization rate, per capita efficiency). Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and reliability. - Drive local sourcing, vendor development, and component localization to support manufacturing efficiency and cost optimization. - Build and lead a high-performance cross-functional team (manufacturing, quality, PMC, registration), promoting accountability, collaboration, and solution-oriented execution.Requirements- Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical, Automation, Industrial Engineering, or related majors. - Solid understanding of production management practices such as lean manufacturing, quality systems, vendor management, and EHS. - Strong background in precision assembly or system-level manufacturing; familiarity with complex electro-mechanical products is highly valued. - Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, production, quality, supply chain) to ensure product delivery. - Strong coordination abilities, emergency handling capabilities, and hands-on experience in on-site quality control and production cost management. - Ability to work efficiently in a team and interact with colleagues across different cultures. - Excellent verbal and written communication in English; proficiency in Hindi or other regional languages is a plus. - Experience in regulatory submissions and product registration in India. - Preferably with background in the medical device or high-technology manufacturing industry.

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