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Job Title: Vice President – Manufacturing

Company: Transition VC

Experience: 8–12 Years

Location: Indiranagar, Bengaluru(Onsite)



Company Description:

Transition VC is India's first Energy Transition-focused venture capital fund, dedicated to addressing the Climate Crisis and accelerating the nation's goal of reaching Net Zero. The fund is thesis-driven and focuses on supporting early-stage startups in sectors such as New Energy, E-Mobility, Green Hydrogen, Energy Storage, Net Zero Energy Buildings, and Climate-tech solutions focused on decarbonization. 



Role Overview

Transition VC is seeking a Vice President – Manufacturing to lead manufacturing and industrial scale-up expertise across our investment portfolio. This role is critical in evaluating and supporting startups and SMEs as they transition from early production to scaled, world-class manufacturing operations, particularly within the energy and industrial sectors.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building manufacturing operations from scratch, including shop floors and full-scale plants, and scaling them end-to-end.



Key Responsibilities

· Evaluate and support manufacturing readiness and scalability of startups and SMEs across the portfolio.

· Lead manufacturing due diligence for potential investments, including plant layout, processes, capex planning, vendor strategy, and scalability.

· Advise portfolio companies on setting up shop floors and manufacturing plants (A–Z) — from site selection and layout to commissioning and ramp-up.

· Support process optimization, quality systems, cost efficiency, and yield improvement.

· Work closely with founders, operations heads, and plant leadership to drive manufacturing excellence and scale.

· Assess risks related to supply chain, capacity planning, tooling, and automation.

· Leverage industry best practices across mechanical, electrical, and industrial manufacturing.

· Represent Transition VC in technical and manufacturing discussions with partners, vendors, and stakeholders.



Key Requirements

· 10–12 years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles within energy, industrial, or heavy manufacturing environments.

· Prior experience scaling startups or SMEs on the manufacturing side is strongly preferred.

· Hands-on experience in building manufacturing plants and shop floors from scratch (A–Z).

· Strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering.

· Experience in sectors such as:

o Automobile & auto components

o Electrical equipment manufacturing

o Energy (oil & gas, renewables)

o Solar cells/modules, wind turbines, or related energy infrastructure

· Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capex planning, quality systems, and operations scaling.

· Ability to work closely with founders and investment teams to translate manufacturing capability into scalable growth.



Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in renewable energy manufacturing or energy transition technologies.

· Exposure to automation, lean manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 practices.

· Prior experience working with investors, PE/VC-backed companies, or rapid scale-up environments.



Why Join Transition VC

  • Play a key role in enabling industrial-scale energy transition solutions.
  • Work closely with founders and Managing Partners to shape manufacturing strategy.
  • Influence high-impact investments in energy, climate, and industrial technology.
  • Be part of a growing VC platform focused on real-world execution, not just capital.



To Apply:

Please fill the form - VP - Manufacturing – Transition VC – Fill out form and mail to saloni@tranisitionventurecapital.com