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Hire Operations Managers in India
Operations managers for plants, warehouses, hubs and service teams, screened on the KPIs they owned and the systems they used, for contract, contract-to-hire or permanent roles.
- Plants, Hubs & Service Teams
- Contract · C2H · Permanent
- Matched to your shifts and sites
Operations Manager Staffing
Daily Execution Run To the Numbers
Operations manager is one of the broadest titles in Indian hiring. It can mean running a plant shift, a warehouse, a delivery hub, a service floor or a set of vendors, and experience in one does not always transfer to another. So the first question to settle is what this person will actually run: which sites, how many shifts and people, and which KPIs decide a good month. Zilo AI helps companies across India hire operations managers against that scope, for SOPs, capacity and shift planning, cost control, escalations and continuous improvement.
Candidates are screened on the ERP, WMS and TMS tools they have used, the KPIs they owned, such as OTIF and inventory accuracy, and fit with your shifts and sites. Contract hiring suits a site start-up, a seasonal peak or a sudden exit, contract-to-hire lets you see someone lead your floor first, and permanent hiring suits a person who will own a site for the long term.
KPIs They Really Owned
We ask which numbers were theirs, such as OTIF or inventory accuracy, and how they were measured on site.
Scoped to Your Setting
A plant, warehouse, hub and service operation each need different experience, so the search starts from yours.
Systems Experience
Hands-on time in ERP, WMS and TMS tools, including SAP MM, Oracle SCM or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Fit With Shifts and Sites
Fit with your shift pattern is part of screening, along with the sites the person will cover.
Roles We Fill
Operations Roles We Fill
Hire one manager for daily execution, or add warehouse, analyst and procurement talent around them as the operation grows.
Operations Manager
Owns daily execution across teams, sites or vendors: SOPs, capacity and shift planning, KPIs and cost control, escalations and continuous improvement, with clear reporting to leadership on what is working.
Supply Chain / Logistics Analyst
Analyzes inventory, freight and service data to improve planning and delivery: tracks OTIF and fill rates, optimizes routes and carrier mix, monitors 3PL performance and builds reports in Excel or Power BI.
Procurement / Purchase Executive
Sources and onboards suppliers, raises RFQs and purchase orders, negotiates price and terms, tracks deliveries against GRNs and keeps vendor data, contracts and approvals clean in your ERP.
Warehouse / Inventory Manager
Runs inbound, storage and outbound operations: receiving, putaway, picking, packing and dispatch, cycle counts and inventory accuracy, manpower rostering and safety, using a WMS to keep stock visible.
For Recruiters & Hiring Managers
How to Hire an Operations Manager for Your Kind of Operation
Because the title spans so many industries, a generic ad brings in applicants from everywhere and few who fit. Begin with what the person will run and the numbers they will answer for. Then use the checks below to see whether they have really done it.
Writing the job post? Start from our Operations Manager Job Description, a template you can copy and edit.
Not sure which skills to test for? Our guide to Operations Manager Skills covers what to look for at each level and how to check it.
Interview questions worth asking
- Which KPI did you personally own in your last role, and how exactly was it calculated?
- Dispatch cut-offs keep getting missed. How do you find the real cause?
- Next week's workload jumps and absenteeism is rising. How do you plan the shifts?
- Tell me about a cost you cut. What suffered, and how did you handle it?
- A strong supervisor keeps ignoring an SOP. What do you do?
- What is an improvement you led that was still in place after you moved on?
Scope the Role in Four Answers
Write down what the person runs, its size in sites, shifts and headcount, the two or three KPIs that matter, and the systems in use. Those answers define the search.
Name the Setting in the Post
An operations manager job description should say plant, warehouse, hub or service operation up front. Warehouse Operations Manager is a far better title than the general one.
Pick KPIs by Operation
Plants tend to track output, yield and downtime. Warehouses and logistics track OTIF, inventory accuracy and cost per order. Service teams track SLAs, backlog and quality.
Ask for a Real SOP
An SOP or dashboard the candidate built, with sensitive details removed, shows how they think about process and whether frontline staff could follow it.
Separate Neighbouring Roles
A supply chain analyst studies data and recommends. A warehouse manager runs one facility. A COO shapes the whole company. An operations manager runs daily execution in a defined area.
Give Trial Hires Real Authority
Contract-to-hire shows little if the person cannot make decisions. Agree their authority over staffing and vendors at the start, and define the handover for any short contract.
Engagement Models
Flexible Ways to Hire
Permanent, contract or volume hiring: choose the model that matches your growth plans.
Permanent Recruitment
End-to-end search for full-time hires: sourcing, screening, interview coordination and offer support.
Best forLong-term, core roles
Contract Staffing
Skilled professionals for projects, seasonal peaks or leave cover, without adding permanent headcount.
Best forShort-term & seasonal needs
Contract-to-Hire
Evaluate a professional on the job before converting them to a permanent employee.
Best forReducing hiring risk
Volume Hiring
Hire multiple roles at once for new teams, branches or launches, with consistent screening at scale.
Best forExpansions & new locations
How It Works
Hire in Four Simple Steps
A transparent process that keeps you in control and gets the right people in the right seats.
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1
Request
Share the role, responsibilities, experience, location and budget, and we align on what great looks like.
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Shortlist
We source and screen candidates for skills, experience and culture fit, and share a focused shortlist.
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Interview
You meet the best-fit candidates while we manage scheduling, feedback and follow-ups.
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Hire
We support the offer and onboarding so your new team member can contribute from day one.
Why Zilo AI
Why Companies Choose Zilo AI for Non-IT Hiring
Job boards bring volume; what you need is fit. We handle sourcing, screening and interview coordination, and put forward only candidates whose skills, experience and values match your brief.
- Screening for skills, experience and culture fit on every role
- Role-specific checks, from GST workings to CRM and helpdesk skills
- Seven business functions covered by one recruitment partner
- Permanent, contract, contract-to-hire and volume hiring
- Hiring in metros, tier-2 cities, plants, stores and remote roles
- Business and IT talent through the same partner
Industries We Serve
- Manufacturing
- BFSI & Fintech
- Retail & E-commerce
- SaaS & Technology
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- FMCG & Food
- Real Estate & Construction
- Startups & Scale-ups
FAQs
Hiring Operations Managers: Common Questions
Have a question we have not answered? Talk to our team and we will get back to you quickly.
Talk to Our Team
- +91 77604 02792
- connect@ziloservices.com
- Mon to Fri: 8am to 10pm
- Hebbal Kempapura, Bangalore
Which industries do you hire operations managers for?
We hire for plants, warehouses, hubs and service operations. Tell us your setting and scope, and we will look for people who have run something comparable.
Do you offer contract operations manager staffing?
Yes. Contract hiring suits a site launch, seasonal peak or cover for a sudden exit. Contract-to-hire lets you see someone lead your team first, and permanent terms suit long-term site ownership.
How do you screen operations managers?
We screen on the ERP, WMS and TMS tools they have used, the KPIs they owned, such as OTIF and inventory accuracy, and their fit with your shifts and sites.
What is the difference between an operations manager and a supply chain analyst?
An analyst works with inventory, freight and service data to recommend improvements. An operations manager runs people, sites and vendors day to day and answers for the results.
What should an operations manager job description include?
Name the setting, sites, shifts, team size, vendors and systems, along with the KPIs owned and the reporting line. Give the real shift and travel pattern too.
Does an operations manager need Lean or Six Sigma training?
It helps in process-heavy settings, but it is rarely essential. A completed improvement the candidate can explain, with results that held, tells you more than a certificate alone.
Ready to Hire an Operations Manager?
Tell us what the role will run, your shifts and sites and the KPIs that matter, and get a shortlist of operations managers matched to your setting.