Manufacturing Head - 2W Lighting Division

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Head to lead the manufacturing operations of our 2W Lighting Division at Hosur. The role will be responsible for driving production performance, quality, productivity, cost optimization, delivery adherence, and continuous improvement across Assembly, Surface Treatment, and Moulding operations. The candidate will play a critical role in ensuring manufacturing excellence while supporting business growth and customer requirements.

Role & responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations for the plant.
• Ensure production achievement as per plan and customer requirements.
• Drive operational excellence across Assembly, Surface Treatment, Moulding and related manufacturing processes.
• Improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Ensure adherence to manufacturing processes, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with PPC, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to achieve delivery targets.
• Lead manpower planning, capability building, and team development initiatives.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Productivity Improvement, and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Conduct regular Gemba reviews and monitor shop-floor performance.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), trials, SOP readiness, and manufacturing stabilization activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

Desired Candidate Profile

Educational Qualification

• B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical, Industrial, Electronics, or related engineering discipline.

Experience

• 15-18 years of manufacturing experience in the Auto Component industry.
• Strong exposure to:
• Assembly Operations
• Surface Treatment Processes
• Plastic Moulding
• Overall Production Management
• Experience in handling large manufacturing teams and plant operations.
• Strong understanding of production planning, quality systems, productivity improvement, and shop-floor management.

Preferred candidate profile

Experience in Automotive Lighting Manufacturing will be highly preferred.