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    Lenskart

    Eyewear Retail

    Head of Operations - Hyderabad

    Hyderabad, IndiaOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    This is a key plant leadership role reporting to the Plant Head. This role calls for a hands-on operations professional who takes ownership of daily plant performance, drives a culture of discipline and continuous improvement, and manages a large, structured team with clarity and accountability. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing execution skills, comfort with technology and automation, and the ability to develop people at scale.

    Plant Operations & Ownership 

    • Manage end-to-end manufacturing operations with accountability for daily output, quality, and efficiency targets.

    • Drive daily and periodic production targets with an unrelenting focus on on-time delivery and throughput.

    • Report plant performance, risks, and operational updates to the Plant Head on a structured basis.

    Automation & Technology 

    • Support adoption and optimisation of existing automation systems; identify opportunities for improvement and escalate proposals for new automation investments.

    • Work with engineering and technology teams on automation improvements across assembly, QC, and related processes; provide floor-level inputs for technology planning.

    • Stay current on smart manufacturing trends and bring relevant innovations to the floor.

    People Leadership 

    • Lead and develop managers and supervisors across production, quality, and dispatch.

    • Oversee performance, skilling, and engagement of 500+ blue-collar operators with varied skill sets.

    • Develop supervisors and team leads; contribute to succession planning and foster a high performance, accountable culture on the floor.

    • Ensure fair, transparent people practices — with particular focus on operator welfare and retention.

    Quality, Safety & Compliance 

    • Maintain high product quality through robust QC frameworks, SOP adherence, and rapid defect resolution.

    • Drive a non-negotiable safety culture; ensure all statutory and regulatory compliance requirements are met.

    • Embed lean manufacturing, 5S, and structured problem-solving practices across all production lines.

    Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement 

    • Identify and eliminate waste, inefficiencies, and bottlenecks through data-driven analysis and root cause resolution.

    • Lead Kaizen and CI initiatives; institutionalize a culture where improvement is everyone's responsibility.

    • Track and drive key operational metrics — OEE, yield, cycle time, and throughput — with rigor.

    Cross-Functional Collaboration 

    • Work closely with Supply Chain, Planning, Technology, and Quality teams for seamless end-to-end operations.

    • Collaborate with demand and commercial teams to align production capacity with business requirements.

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    About the company

    Lenskart

    Lenskart is an online eyewear retailer offering a wide range of spectacles, sunglasses, and contact lenses.

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