IPEC India Private Limited
Job Title: Vice President - Operations

Location: Bangalore
Industry: EV Charging / Automotive
Reporting to: CEO

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Role Overview

The Vice President - Operations will be responsible for end-to-end manufacturing, supply chain, new product industrialization, and delivery excellence for a rapidly scaling EV charging business. The role demands deep hands-on experience in large-scale manufacturing operations, new product development, and direct engagement with India’s leading automotive OEMs.

This leader will play a critical role in bringing new EV charging products from concept to mass production, while scaling operations in line with aggressive growth plans and ensuring world-class quality, cost, and delivery.

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Key Responsibilities

1.    Manufacturing & Operations Excellence
•    Own and lead end-to-end manufacturing operations, including production, quality, planning, and continuous improvement.
•    Scale manufacturing capacity to meet growing OEM demand while maintaining best-in-class quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
•    Drive operational excellence initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM) across plants and suppliers.

2.    New Product Development (NPD) & Industrialization
•    Lead the operations and industrialization aspects of new product development, from design freeze to mass production.
•    Partner closely with R&D, product management, and quality teams to ensure manufacturability (DFM/DFA), reliability, and cost optimization.
•    Own prototype builds, pilot production, PPAP/APQP processes, and smooth ramp-up to volume production.
•    Ensure new products meet OEM standards, regulatory compliance, and certification requirements.
•    Shorten time-to-market through structured NPI/NPD processes and cross-functional execution.

3.    OEM Supply & Customer Execution
•    Lead operational relationships with India’s largest automotive OEM customers, ensuring adherence to delivery schedules, quality benchmarks, and compliance requirements.
•    Collaborate with OEM quality, supply chain, and program teams to support new product launches and production ramp-ups.

4.    Supply Chain & Vendor Management
•    Build and manage a resilient and cost-effective supplier ecosystem for power electronics, assemblies, and critical components.
•    Work with suppliers during NPD phases to develop new components, validate processes, and ensure scalability and localization.

5.    Strategy & Scale
•    Partner with the CEO and leadership team to translate business strategy into scalable operational and product industrialization roadmaps.
•    Lead capacity expansion, automation initiatives, and Make-in-India localization efforts.
•    Drive data-driven decision making through robust MIS, KPIs, and operational dashboards.

6.    People & Culture
•    Build, mentor, and lead high-performing manufacturing, NPD, and operations teams.
•    Foster a culture of ownership, problem-solving, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.

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Ideal Candidate Profile

1.    Education
•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or related field).
•    MBA in Operations / Supply Chain / Industrial Management preferred.

2.    Experience
•    12–15 years of experience in large-scale manufacturing operations and new product industrialization, preferably in EVs, automotive, power electronics, or industrial products.
•    Proven experience in taking new products from concept/pilot to mass production.
•    Strong track record of supplying to India’s top automotive OEMs.

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Key Competencies & Attributes
•    Passion for operational and product excellence.
•    Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to dive deep into engineering and manufacturing details.
•    Strategic thinker who can balance product roadmap needs with operational scalability.
•    Exceptional communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
•    High ownership, resilience, and ability to perform in a fast-growing EV ecosystem.

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Why This Role?
•    Opportunity to lead both manufacturing scale-up and new product industrialization in a high-growth EV charging business.
•    High-visibility leadership role influencing product success, customer satisfaction, and business growth.
•    Direct collaboration with founders and OEM customers shaping the future of EVs in India.