Plant Head- MOV Manufacturing

1. Production and operations

• Run the full MOV assembly process starting from imported MOV chips (sourced from China): incoming chip inspection and grading, lead/terminal attachment, soldering, cleaning, epoxy powder coating and curing, marking, 100% electrical testing, taping/forming and packing.
• Run assembly of thermally protected MOVs (TMOV): chip, thermal link and housing assembly and testing.
• Plan daily, weekly and monthly production against sales orders; balance lines across disc sizes (e.g. 7D20D series) and square MOVs (25S/34S/40S).
• Hit output, yield and on-time-delivery targets; cut WIP, scrap and changeover time.
• Control critical parameters: solder profile and joint quality, lead alignment, coating thickness and coverage, cure profile, marking legibility.
• Run shift operations, shift handovers and daily production review meetings.
• Drive lean practices: 5S, visual management, SMED, kaizen and line balancing.

2. Process engineering and new products

• Own process documentation: flow charts, work instructions, control plans and process FMEAs.
• Scale new part numbers and series from samples to mass production; run trials and record process windows.
• Work with chip suppliers on specifications, chip grading and matching chips to finished-part ratings.
• Support customer-specific development, PPAP-style approvals and samples for OEM and SPD customers.
• Lead commissioning of new equipment and lines; plan future backward integration (e.g. in-house chip making) with the Directors.
• Work with the Directors on capacity expansion, layout and capex proposals.

3. Quality Management System (QMS)

• Establish and maintain ISO 9001; prepare the plant for IATF 16949 where automotive customers require it.
• Own document and record control, internal audits, management reviews and the CAPA system.
• Lead customer, certification body and third-party audits; close findings on time.
• Drive product certification and compliance: IEC 61051, IEC 61643-331, UL 1449 / UL recognition, AEC-Q200 where applicable, and RoHS/REACH declarations.
• Maintain calibration control for all gauges, test benches and surge generators.
• Set up ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems as the plant matures.

4. Quality assurance and quality control

• Define inspection at every stage: incoming (MOV chips, leads/terminals, solder, epoxy powder, thermal links), in-process and final.
• Run incoming chip qualification for every China lot: dimensions, electrode quality, varistor voltage, leakage and sample surge tests; reject or quarantine non-conforming lots.
• Ensure 100% electrical testing of varistor voltage (V1mA), leakage current and clamping voltage, plus sample surge, energy and life tests.
• Run reliability and qualification testing: 8/20 s surge, 2 ms energy, high-temperature bias, temperature cycling, damp heat, solderability.
• Apply SPC and capability studies (Cp/Cpk) to critical parameters; trigger action on out-of-control trends.
• Handle customer complaints and returns with 8D and root-cause analysis; issue CoCs and test reports.
• Run supplier quality for overseas chip vendors: vendor approval, lot data review, supplier corrective actions and periodic audits.

5. Maintenance and equipment

• Own preventive and predictive maintenance for lead-forming and soldering machines, coating and curing ovens, marking machines, auto-testers and taping machines.
• Track breakdowns, MTBF and MTTR; keep critical spares in stock.
• Coordinate utilities: power, compressed air and exhaust/ventilation.

6. Materials, stores and supply chain

• Plan chip and raw material requirements with purchase; maintain safety stock against import lead times.
• Coordinate with purchase on import shipments, customs clearance timelines and inward inspection of chip consignments.
• Control stores, FIFO, lot traceability (chip lot to finished lot) and shelf-life items (solder, epoxy powder).
• Run monthly inventory reconciliation and keep stock accuracy above target.

7. Environment, health and safety (EHS)

• Ensure safe handling of soldering fumes, epoxy powder, curing ovens, high-voltage and surge test areas and chemicals.
• Enforce PPE, dust and fume control, fire safety, electrical safety and emergency procedures.
• Keep Factories Act, MPCB and fire NOC compliance current; maintain statutory registers.
• Investigate incidents and near misses; run monthly safety audits.

8. Training and skill development

• Build a training plan for every role: induction, on-the-job training and refreshers.
• Maintain a skill matrix for each operator and line; certify operators before they run critical stations.
• Train teams in QMS, SPC, 5S, 8D, ESD awareness and safety.
• Develop supervisors and engineers into future section heads; plan succession for key roles

9. Company organization and people

• Design the plant organization: departments, reporting lines, roles, shift structure and manpower plan.
• Write and maintain job descriptions, KRAs and approval authorities for each plant role.
• Recruit plant staff with HR; run appraisals, attendance, discipline and grievance handling.
• Manage contract labor and statutory compliance (PF, ESIC, contract labor rules).
• Build a culture of ownership, quality and safety; run regular communication meetings with all staff.
• Coordinate with the group's Bhiwandi facility and head office on shared systems, transfers and best practices.

10. Cost, budget and reporting

• Prepare and run the plant budget: manpower, power, consumables, maintenance and capex.
• Track cost per unit by series; reduce material, energy and conversion costs.
• Report a monthly MIS to the Directors: output, yield, quality, delivery, cost, safety and people metrics.

Education:

• B.E./B.Tech (mandatory).
• Six Sigma certification preferred.

Experience:

• 10-12 years in electronics manufacturing or passive components.
• Experience leading a plant, factory or large production unit, with budget responsibility.
• Hands-on experience of component assembly: soldering, coating, curing, automated testing and packing.
• Experience managing imported materials and overseas suppliers is an advantage.
• Track record of leading ISO 9001 (IATF 16949 a plus) certification and customer audits.
• Experience setting up a new plant or line from start-up is a strong advantage.

Technical knowledge:

• MOV construction, ratings and test methods: V1mA, leakage, clamping voltage, 8/20 s surge, energy rating.
• Relevant standards: IEC 61051, IEC 61643-331, UL 1449; familiarity with AEC-Q200 and RoHS/REACH.
• Quality tools: SPC, FMEA, control plans, MSA, 8D, 7 QC tools, PPAP basics.
• Lean manufacturing, TPM and 5S.
• ERP-based production planning and inventory control.

Leadership and personal skills:

• Builds and leads teams of engineers, supervisors and operators across shifts.
• Strong decision-making under delivery and quality pressure.
• Clear communicator in English, Hindi and Marathi with staff, customers and auditors.
• Data-driven; reports with numbers, not opinions.
• High integrity on quality and safety; willing to stop a line for a quality issue.

Other Details:

• Working days: 6 days a week, general shift, with availability for shift-critical issues.
• Work Location: Andheri East,Mumbai

CTC: commensurate with experience; performance bonus linked to plant KPIs.

Send your resume /CV with current CTC, expected CTC, and notice period.

Regards,

Gaurav A