VP Manufacturing job opportunity at Weekday AI.



Date2026-02-05T09:56:45.578Z bot
Weekday AI VP Manufacturing
Experience: Highly Experienced
Pattern: Full-time
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loacation Kota, India
loacation Kota....India

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Min Experience: 25 years Location: Kota JobType: full-time The Vice President – Manufacturing is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving end-to-end manufacturing operations, operational excellence, cost optimization, and sustainable growth across multiple plants or large-scale manufacturing facilities. This role demands a seasoned operations leader with deep expertise in production management, process excellence, capacity planning, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver world-class manufacturing performance aligned with business objectives. The VP – Manufacturing will play a critical role in shaping the organization’s operational strategy, ensuring consistent delivery on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity metrics while fostering a high-performance, continuous improvement culture. Key Responsibilities Manufacturing & Operations Leadership Lead and oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations including production, maintenance, quality, supply chain coordination, and plant performance. Define and execute long-term manufacturing and operations strategy aligned with business growth, scalability, and market demand. Drive operational excellence across plants through standardization, best practices, and performance benchmarking. Operational Excellence & Productivity Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, throughput, and cost competitiveness. Optimize capacity utilization, production planning, and resource allocation to meet demand while minimizing waste and downtime. Establish and monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Quality, Safety & Compliance Ensure world-class safety standards and a zero-harm culture across all manufacturing locations. Maintain robust quality systems to ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory norms. Oversee statutory compliance related to factories, environment, health, and safety. Cost Management & Profitability Drive cost reduction initiatives across materials, labor, energy, and overheads without compromising quality or safety. Lead capital expenditure planning, plant expansion, modernization, and automation initiatives to improve long-term competitiveness. Partner with finance and leadership teams to achieve margin and profitability targets. People & Leadership Development Build, mentor, and lead strong plant leadership teams, fostering accountability, ownership, and operational discipline. Develop succession planning, leadership capability, and talent pipelines within manufacturing and operations. Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Cross-Functional & Strategic Collaboration Work closely with Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, HR, and Sales teams to align manufacturing operations with customer and market needs. Act as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to enterprise-level strategy and decision-making. Key Skills & Competencies Extensive expertise in manufacturing operations and large-scale plant management Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and operational excellence frameworks Proven ability to manage multi-plant or complex manufacturing environments Strategic thinking with strong execution and problem-solving skills Financial acumen with experience in cost control and capex management Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and change management capabilities Qualifications Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field); MBA or advanced management qualification preferred 25–30 years of progressive experience in manufacturing and operations leadership roles

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