Senior Specialist - Production

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as ROLE.

Executive / Senior Executive - Production

Location: Autoliv India (AIB), Bangalore

Function: TND Operations

Work Schedule: Shift-Based | 6 Days a Week

Education: Diploma / BE (Mechanical, Automobile, or related discipline)

Experience: 6 to 15 Years

About The Role

Autoliv India is looking for an experienced and result-oriented Executive / Senior Executive - Production to join our manufacturing operations team in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in production management, process optimization, lean manufacturing, and team leadership within the automotive industry.

This role is responsible for achieving production, quality, safety, delivery, and cost objectives while driving continuous improvement through the Autoliv Production System (APS).

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

• Ensure production teams are effectively resourced and operate according to APS standards.
• Drive adherence to standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Analyze quality reports and support problem-solving initiatives.
• Review production status and execute recovery actions.
• Manage production capacity in line with customer demand and business requirements.
  
  

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Drive plant performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity (SQDCP) metrics.
• Lead productivity improvement and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support policy deployment and operational excellence projects.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, JIT, Jidoka, and Visual Management tools.
• Conduct line balancing, manpower optimization, and process improvement activities.
• Develop and maintain Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Participate in FMEA, quality circles, and new process development activities.
  
  

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead daily production meetings and communicate key plant priorities.
• Promote a culture aligned with Autoliv values and safety standards.
• Drive employee engagement, accountability, and performance management.
• Identify training needs and support employee development initiatives.
• Foster collaboration across departments and functions.
  
  

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through effective communication.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Support crisis management and resolution of production-related challenges.
  
  

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Production Management and Manufacturing Operations
• Lean Manufacturing and World-Class Manufacturing Practices
• APS / Production System Implementation
• JIT, Jidoka, Kaizen, Andon, and Visual Management Tools
• FMEA, Quality Systems, and Process Improvement
• Line Balancing and MOST Time Calculation
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• Productivity and Cost Reduction Initiatives
  
  

Leadership Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Global Perspective
• Innovation Mindset
• Sound Decision-Making
• Execution Excellence
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Team Leadership
• Employee Development
• Trust Building
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma with 12-15 years of relevant production experience, or
• BE with 6-8 years of relevant production experience.
• Additional training or certification in Safety is preferred.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing or assembly operations.
• Exposure to multinational manufacturing environments.
• Experience in multi-product, multi-customer production environments.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership capability with growth potential.
• Self-motivated and result-oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Innovative problem-solving mindset.
• Strong team player with a continuous improvement approach.
  
  

Language Requirements

• English (Mandatory)
• Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil (Preferred)
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Hands-on experience managing production operations independently.
• Flexible to work in shifts.
• Willingness to work 6 days a week.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and consistently meet customer requirements.
• We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
  
  

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team's success. We are committed to develop people's skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

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