Chief Of Operations - Founders Office

ABOUT THE COMPANY : Kryon Technology Pvt. Ltd. (iLabs Group) is building India’s next-generation integrated electronics manufacturing platform for PCBA and motor controllers. Our portfolio spans AC indoor / outdoor controllers, BLDC motor controllers, remotes, IoT gateways, routers, STBs and networking devices. We are setting up a high-speed SMT + assembly facility in Sri City supported by a strong design & sourcing ecosystem. As a fast-scaling 0→1 organization, we are looking for hands-on leaders who can build systems, teams and capabilities from scratch in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.Location : Sri CityExperience : 12–18 yearsSalary Range : ₹30–40 LPAReporting To : MD / PresidentROLE SUMMARYThe GM – Operations will lead the complete factory operations including SMT (pick & place, reflow, stencil, feeders), wave soldering, assembly, testing, engineering, QMS, warehouse, logistics and production planning. This role requires a builder who can establish world-class PCBA manufacturing systems from scratch, especially for products such as AC controllers, BLDC motor controllers, remotes, routers, STBs and IoT devices. The role demands deep problem-solving, strong people management, process discipline and the ability to drive throughput, quality and delivery in a fast-moving startup. You will also work closely with NPI / design teams, sourcing, and senior leadership to scale the plant to multi-million-unit capacities.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Lead end-to-end daily operations of SMT, wave soldering, assembly, testing and integration lines.- Ensure all SMT lines (SPI, screen printer, pick & place, reflow, AOI) run with optimal performance & uptime.- Own output, yield, cycle time, line balancing and throughput across production processes.- Implement daily / weekly / monthly production planning and scheduling discipline.- Establish SOPs, work instructions, manpower charts and production dashboards.- Implement QMS aligned with ISO9001 / IATF16949 and customer standards.- Drive process capability, IPC-A-610 compliance, soldering standards and PCBA workmanship quality.- Perform RCA, handle rework trends, improve FPY, and conduct process audits.- Oversee preventive maintenance schedules to maintain uptime >

95%.- Drive automation, fixture development and process improvement.- Manage workforce of 200–500 operators, supervisors and engineers.- Lead NPI readiness, trials, DFM / DFT reviews and pilot → mass production transitions.- Manage inbound material flow, component shortages, inventory control and traceability.- Publish weekly KPI dashboards including OEE, yield, manpower efficiency and downtime.- Enforce ESD norms, safety standards and statutory compliance.REQUIREMENTS- Deep hands-on SMT expertise (PnP, feeders, reflow profiling, AOI / SPI).- Strong PCBA manufacturing background (controllers, IoT, routers, STB boards).- Experience leading 150–500 workforce in multi-shift plant.- Strong knowledge of PFMEA, DFM, 8D, control plans and QMS systems.- High ownership, fast execution, startup readiness.QUALIFICATION- B.Tech in ECE / EEE / Mechanical / Industrial.- Lean / Six Sigma / IPC certifications preferred.