Job Title: Head of Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain

Department: Operations

Location: Mumbai (with regular travel to manufacturing facilities at Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh, and Guwahati, Assam)

Reporting To: Managing Director / Joint Managing Director

Level: Senior Management

Experience: 15–22 Years

About the Role

• Control Print Limited is seeking an experienced Head of Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain to lead manufacturing operations and drive productivity, cost optimisation, and supply chain efficiency across its manufacturing facilities.
• The role will oversee production, procurement, planning, inventory, and operational excellence, ensuring efficient resource utilisation, improved manufacturing capabilities, and alignment with the company’s business growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Operations: Lead manufacturing operations across both facilities, driving production efficiency, capacity utilisation, operational performance, and standardisation of processes.
• Productivity & Manpower Optimisation: Improve workforce productivity and resource utilisation through effective manpower planning, process improvements, automation, and performance benchmarks.
• Cost Optimisation: Drive manufacturing cost reduction, minimise wastage and rework, improve cost competitiveness, and implement measurable cost-control initiatives.
• Supply Chain & Procurement: Oversee procurement, production planning, inventory, warehousing, and logistics to ensure material availability, supply continuity, and timely customer deliveries.
• Operational Excellence: Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, automation, and process standardisation to enhance operational efficiency.
• Capacity Planning & Capital Expenditure: Assess manufacturing capacity, identify expansion requirements, evaluate capital investments, and oversee implementation of approved projects.
• Quality & Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Quality, R&D, Engineering, Sales, and Service teams to improve product reliability, manufacturing readiness, and delivery performance.
• Leadership & Performance Management: Lead Factory Managers and functional heads, establish operational KPIs, strengthen accountability, and drive performance reviews and management reporting.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, or Production Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. MBA or postgraduate qualification in Operations, Supply Chain, or General Management preferred.
• Experience: 15–22 years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations, including at least 5 years in a senior manufacturing or integrated operations leadership role.
• Experience managing multiple manufacturing facilities or complex manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of production management, procurement, supply chain, inventory optimisation, and manufacturing cost control.
• Proven track record of improving productivity, operational efficiency, and manufacturing costs.
• Experience in electronics, industrial equipment, industrial automation, printing equipment, electromechanical products, or related manufacturing industries preferred.
• Exposure to both equipment assembly and consumables or process manufacturing is desirable.
• Knowledge or certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operational excellence methodologies is an added advantage.