Job Description

Job Title:

Plant Lead -Assembly & Operations

Experience Required:

8+ Years

Industry Preference:

D2C (Direct-to-Consumer, Consumer Electronics / Personal Care Appliances)

Location:

Navi Mumbai

Employment Type:

Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled

Plant Lead

to manage the end-to-end assembly line and production process for our Water Flosser product line. The ideal candidate has strong experience in D2C hardware manufacturing/assembly, is tech-savvy, and has a proven track record in operational excellence, process automation, and production team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily plant operations, assembly and packaging line. Oversee production planning, workflow management, and resource allocation. Ensure adherence to quality standards, product specifications, and safety protocols. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across productivity, efficiency, cost reduction, and workflow optimization. Collaborate closely with R&D, supply chain, sourcing, and QC teams for smooth production cycles. Track KPIs including production throughput, rejection rates, downtime, and yield improvement. Implement lean manufacturing principles, automation, and process digitization tools. Manage vendor relationships and coordinate inbound component inventory and outbound finished goods logistics. Build, train, and supervise technicians and production staff. Maintain plant compliance, documentation, and audit readiness. Troubleshoot technical and operational issues across equipment, assembly lines, fixtures, and testing stations.

Key Skills & Requirements

8+ years experience in plant/production management, preferably in

D2C consumer electronics or personal care device manufacturing

. Proven experience running

assembly line operations in small appliances/medical devices/electronic products

. Tech-savvy - capable of using ERP/MRP systems, automation tools, digital dashboards, and manufacturing analytics. Strong understanding of

quality systems, regulatory compliance, lean manufacturing, CAPA, and SOP building

. Ability to work cross-functionally and manage supplier relationships. Excellent leadership skills, hands-on problem-solving mindset, and strong communication abilities.

Nice-to-Have

Understanding of D2C operations including inventory management, packaging, and fulfillment.

What We Offer

Opportunity to build and scale a category-defining D2C brand. High ownership role with exposure to R&D and business leadership. Competitive salary
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹850,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Internet reimbursement Leave encashment Provident Fund
Work Location: In person