Manager - Production | Automotive Manufacturing | Chennai

• Only candidates with 10+ yrs of production exp. in auto OEM/ Tier 1 companies
• Should've exp. across Assembly, Injection Moulding, Servo Press, Coil winding
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is a global automotive technology and manufacturing organization supplying advanced products and systems to leading vehicle manufacturers. With a strong manufacturing footprint in India and global customer exposure, the organization offers an opportunity to lead high-volume production operations in a technology-driven plant environment.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end production operations across assembly, injection moulding and end-of-line testing to meet safety, quality, delivery and productivity targets.
• Develop and execute production plans aligned with customer demand while optimizing manpower, equipment and material utilization.
• Drive shop-floor performance through OEE, output efficiency, scrap reduction, 5S, visual management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop production teams, ensuring skill development, safety compliance and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics and other functions to resolve production issues and improve process capability.
• Drive Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving initiatives including 8D and 7QC tools to improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production, Electronics, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline, with 10-15 years of production management experience within automotive or automotive component manufacturing. Candidates should have strong exposure to assembly and processes such as injection moulding, servo pressing, coil winding, PU potting, heat treatment and electrical testing, along with experience managing production teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, OEE, 5S, 8D, 7QC tools and automotive quality systems such as IATF 16949 is expected. Exposure to SAP would be an advantage.

What's On Offer

• Lead production operations within a global automotive technology organization.
• Opportunity to drive productivity, quality, safety and continuous improvement across a large-scale manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to advanced automotive manufacturing processes and global customer requirements.
  
  

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