Location:Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJob ID: R0108809Date Posted:2026-02-05Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Production &amp; Skilled TradesJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunitySeeking a highly motivated and results-driven Operations Manager – Grid Automation AC Products to oversee and optimize operational efficiency in our Grid Automation AC Products business. The candidate will be responsible for driving execution excellence across planning, manufacturing, supply chain, customer deliveries while ensuring profitability, compliance, and customer satisfaction. How you’ll make an impact <ul><li>Oversee the end-to-end execution of Grid Automation AC Products, ensuring on-time delivery, cost control, and quality compliance. </li><li>Monitor key operational KPIs, including project completion, lead times, and revenue realization. Ensure full respect for contractual obligations, dispatch planning, and project execution. </li><li>Work closely with supply chain and factory teams to optimize procurement, material availability, and production schedules. </li><li>Ensure efficient coordination with vendors and suppliers to mitigate risks of delays. Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency in manufacturing &amp; assembly. </li><li>Maintain strong relationships with key customers, ensuring high service levels and timely resolution of issues. </li><li>Collaborate with sales and business development teams to align operations with customer requirements and market expectations. </li><li>Represent the company in customer interactions, negotiations, and escalation meetings when required. </li><li>Drive cost optimization and margin improvement initiatives across the operations function. </li><li>Track and report financial performance, identifying areas for cost reduction and efficiency gains. </li><li>Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, including planning teams, order desk and manufacturing operational staff. </li><li>Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, integrity, and collaboration. Implement best practices in order execution, automation, and technology adoption to improve operational effectiveness. </li><li>Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards as per industry regulations and company policies. </li><li>Proactively identify risks related to supply chain, execution, and financials, implementing mitigation strategies. </li><li>Oversee audits and compliance requirements for operational processes. </li><li>Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. </li><li>Living Hitachi Energy’s core values -safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background <ul><li>Bachelor’s/master’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. </li></ul><ul><li>10+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing &amp; planning, preferably in Grid Automation, Substation Automation, Protection &amp; Control, or Power Systems. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong understanding of project management, lean operations, supply chain logistics, and manufacturing. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience working with utilities, EPC contractors, industrial customers, and regulatory authorities. </li></ul><ul><li>Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple stakeholders, and drive operational excellence. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. </li></ul><ul><li>Data-driven decision-making with strong analytical and financial acumen. </li></ul><ul><li>Hands-on experience with ERP systems, project management tools, and automation technologies. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English language is required. </li></ul><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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Operations Manager – Grid Automation AC Products Distribution

Location:Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJob ID: R0108809Date Posted:2026-02-05Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Production &amp; Skilled TradesJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunitySeeking&nbsp;a highly motivated and results-driven Operations Manager – Grid Automation&nbsp;AC Products&nbsp;to oversee and&nbsp;optimize&nbsp;operational efficiency in our Grid Automation&nbsp;AC Products&nbsp;business. The candidate will&nbsp;be responsible for&nbsp;driving execution excellence across&nbsp;planning, manufacturing, supply chain, customer deliveries while ensuring profitability, compliance, and customer satisfaction.&nbsp;How you’ll make an impact <ul><li>Oversee the end-to-end execution of Grid Automation&nbsp;AC Products, ensuring on-time delivery, cost control, and quality compliance.&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor key operational KPIs, including project completion, lead times, and revenue realization.&nbsp;Ensure full respect for contractual obligations, dispatch planning, and project execution.&nbsp;</li><li>Work closely with supply chain and factory teams to&nbsp;optimize&nbsp;procurement, material availability, and production schedules.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure efficient coordination with vendors and suppliers to mitigate risks of delays.&nbsp;Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency in manufacturing&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;assembly.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with key customers, ensuring high service levels and&nbsp;timely&nbsp;resolution of issues.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with sales and business development teams to align operations with customer requirements and market expectations.&nbsp;</li><li>Represent the company in customer interactions, negotiations, and escalation meetings when&nbsp;required.&nbsp;</li><li>Drive cost optimization and margin improvement initiatives across the operations function.&nbsp;</li><li>Track and&nbsp;report&nbsp;financial performance,&nbsp;identifying&nbsp;areas for cost reduction and efficiency gains.&nbsp;</li><li>Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, including planning teams, order&nbsp;desk&nbsp;and manufacturing&nbsp;operational staff.&nbsp;</li><li>Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, integrity, and collaboration. Implement best practices in&nbsp;order&nbsp;execution, automation, and technology adoption to improve operational effectiveness.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards as per industry regulations and company policies.&nbsp;</li><li>Proactively&nbsp;identify&nbsp;risks related to supply chain, execution, and financials, implementing mitigation strategies.&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee audits and compliance requirements for operational processes.&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible&nbsp;for ensuring&nbsp;compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.&nbsp;</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy’s core&nbsp;values&nbsp;-safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background <ul><li>Bachelor’s/master’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, or&nbsp;a related&nbsp;field.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>10+ years of experience in operations,&nbsp;manufacturing &amp; planning, preferably in Grid Automation, Substation Automation, Protection &amp; Control, or Power Systems.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Strong understanding of project management, lean operations, supply chain&nbsp;logistics, and manufacturing.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Experience working with utilities, EPC contractors, industrial customers, and regulatory authorities.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple stakeholders, and drive operational excellence.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Data-driven decision-making with strong analytical and financial acumen.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Hands-on experience with ERP systems, project management tools, and automation technologies.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency&nbsp;in both spoken &amp; written English language is&nbsp;required.&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.&nbsp;</h2>

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