Senior Manager- TCF Production

Purpose of the Role:

To ensure achievement of SQPDCME (Safety, Quality, Productivity, Delivery, Cost, Morale & Environment) targets at line and Self-Directed Team (SDT) level. The role is responsible for production execution, line readiness, quality, productivity, manpower capability, safety, cost management and continuous improvement, while ensuring effective shop-floor execution and operator development.

Job Responsibilities

Production Planning & Execution

• Ensure production as per plan, sequence and priority while achieving HPeV, MOP and JPH targets.
• Ensure readiness of tools, equipment, materials and trained manpower.
• Coordinate with Technical Services, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Stores and PPC for uninterrupted production.
• Monitor line performance and address operational constraints.

New Product Introduction & Line Readiness

• Drive station-level readiness as per defined checklists and NPI requirements.
• Coordinate machine, equipment and tooling readiness for new product trials.
• Identify line-level issues and drive timely corrective actions with relevant functions.

Quality Management

• Drive resolution of daily process and product quality issues.
• Execute corrective and preventive actions based on customer, warranty, audit and internal feedback.
• Drive improvement in DRL, PDI, PQI, product/process audit and TCF DPV performance.

Productivity & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and eliminate NVA/ENVA through line balancing, Kaizen, FPBP and other improvement initiatives.
• Drive productivity improvement through material-flow optimisation, kitting and shop-floor improvements.
• Coordinate with Logistics, Stores and support functions to ensure availability of tools and indirect materials.
• Drive reduction in downtime and improvement in HPeV.

Manpower & Capability Development

• Ensure adequate and trained manpower for production requirements.
• Develop operator capabilities through skill, system and on-the-job training.
• Lead SDTs and drive initiatives for productivity and performance improvement.
• Coordinate with HR and SQPDCME teams to ensure training compliance and manpower readiness.

TPM & Shop Health Management

• Drive TPM practices and equipment-care culture among operators.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives for improvement of rejection, warranty, IDM and tool costs.
• Support initiatives for operational efficiency and shop health improvement.

Safety Management

• Ensure implementation of safety standards and safe working practices in the assigned area.
• Drive PPE compliance and safety awareness among permanent and temporary manpower.
• Identify and mitigate shop-floor safety risks and ensure achievement of safety targets.

Cost & Business Improvement

• Provide inputs for production and maintenance budgets and monitor key operating costs.
• Drive initiatives for waste reduction, cost optimisation and value generation.
• Participate in TCS, VAVE and other cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support achievement of WCQ and other business targets.

Qualification:
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical or relevant engineering discipline.

Desired Work Experience:

3-10 years in shop-floor/shop-technology operations, including at least 3 years in relevant production operations. Strong manufacturing and shop-floor technical knowledge is essential.

Desired Industry and Sectors:

Automotive, auto-component, vehicle assembly, production engineering or other high-volume discrete manufacturing environments.

Necessary Knowledge:

• Production & manufacturing operations
• SQPDCME, quality & safety management
• Productivity improvement & line balancing
• TPM & equipment management
• Manpower & capability development
• Cost reduction & continuous improvement
• NPI & line readiness
• Problem solving & production systems

Skills & Competencies:

• Driving Execution: Delivering production and business priorities through disciplined execution.
• Customer Centricity: Focus on customer requirements, quality and issue resolution.
• Leading Change: Driving process, technology and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Operations Management: Strong production, manpower and SQPDCME management capability.
• Business & Financial Acumen: Understanding of manufacturing costs, productivity and value creation.
• Problem Solving: Structured root-cause analysis and sustainable corrective action.
• Risk Management: Proactive identification and mitigation of operational, quality and safety risks.
• People Leadership: Developing teams, leading SDTs and building a high-performance shop-floor culture