Squad Leader– Operations & Manufacturing

Title : Squad Leader– Operations & Manufacturing

Location : Mysore

Department : Operation

Reporting To : CEO

Employment Type : Full-time

Experience : 10–15 years in automotive electronics / EMS manufacturing

Position Overview :

The Squad Leader – Operations & Manufacturing is responsible for driving the day-to-day execution of C Electric’s Mysore manufacturing operations. Acting as the squad anchor driving floor execution, this role translates production plans into consistent output, ensuring smooth, efficient, and disciplined performance across all shifts. The Squad Leader leads and motivates technicians while coordinating closely with PPC, Assembly, Testing, Stores, and SCM to maintain seamless material flow and strict process adherence.

Key responsibilities include executing daily production targets through effective line control, manpower deployment, and real-time problem solving. The Squad Leader upholds CEAD’s standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement—driving productivity and ensuring every delivery meets output and timeline commitments.

Skills Required : Technical Skills

• Assembly & Testing Operations for Power Electronics and other Electronic Products
• EMS / Automotive Electronics Production (Soldering, Conformal Coating, Potting, PCB Handling)
• Use of Torque Tools, Jigs, Fixtures, Gauges, and Test Benches
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen
• Line Balancing & Process Documentation
• Traceability and Quality Control Systems
• PPC Coordination, Shop-Floor Data Management, ERP / MRP
• MS Excel and Digital Reporting Tools (Production MIS, Yield, Efficiency Tracking)

Leadership & Soft Skills

Key Responsibilities :

1. Production Planning & Execution

2. Supply Chain, Inventory & Vendor Management

3. Process Control, Quality & Safety

4. Customer Delivery & Cross-Functional Coordination

5. People Leadership & Capability Building

6. Governance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

7. Plant Administration & Compliance

Additional Details

What We Value – Squad Leader (Operations & Manufacturing)

WHY this role matters :

This role is at the heart of C Electric’s operational excellence. As Squad Leader – Operations & Manufacturing, he / she transforms customer demand into dependable, high-quality output, ensuring that every product shipped upholds C Electric’s standards of precision, reliability, and efficiency. This leadership is critical in powering CEAD’s journey to electrify the future of traction.

Career progression :

Strong performers will be guided and mentored to progress into :

1. Troop Leader

2. Chief operating Officer.

C Electric Team Culture :

You’ll join a team that is disciplined yet flexible, growth-driven but practical. We believe in feedback loops, performance-led learning, and cross-functional collaboration between finance, procurement, and operations. If you enjoy being structured, reliable, and collaborative—this role is designed for you. What are you waiting for! Apply now!