General Manager Operations-Furniture

Company Description

Saddles India is a leading manufacturer of premium leather, vinyl, and fabric seat covers, trusted by the largest automotive OEMs and the luxury accessories market. With a strong legacy of over 25 years in leather tanning and advanced manufacturing processes, we bring a deep understanding of craftsmanship and material innovation. Rooted in carefully sourced Italian leather and state-of-the-art production capabilities, Saddles India was established to serve the rapidly evolving Indian automotive market with world-class quality and reliability.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru for the position of General Manager – Operations (Furniture) . The candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, leading cross-functional teams, ensuring service excellence, and driving production efficiency. The role requires close coordination with design, production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure seamless business operations, high productivity, and consistent delivery of high-quality customised furniture solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production and operations for the furniture division
• Ensure high productivity and optimum utilisation of manpower and resources
• Monitor output and track production performance on a daily basis
• Establish efficient furniture product layouts and workflow processes
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including RFQs and vendor negotiations
• Develop and manage vendor partnerships for customised furniture requirements
• Oversee inventory management to maintain ideal stock levels without overrun
• Drive quality, cost, and delivery improvements across all operational touchpoints

Qualifications

Skills Required

Vendor Development, Operations Management, Procurement, Control Systems, Inventory Planning, General Management