Who Are We
Raptee.HV is a full- stack electric motorcycle startup with a very strong technical moat, founded in 2019 by four engineers from Chennai (Ex Tesla, Wipro), working on bringing a no-compromise upgrade motorcycle to an otherwise scooter- only EV market. Raptee is incubated at CIIC & ARAI.
Role Overview
The Production Line Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising daily production line operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met. The role involves managing a team of operators, optimizing line performance, and driving continuous improvement in processes and productivity.
What You'll Do
- Plan, organize, and monitor daily/shift production schedules to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
- Allocate manpower, machines, and materials effectively to ensure smooth line flow and minimize downtime.
- Supervise and coach line operators, provide onthejob training, set expectations, and manage performance.
- Ensure strict adherence to safety, 5S, and regulatory requirements on the production floor.
- Monitor product quality, coordinate with QA/QC, and take corrective actions for defects or process deviations.
- Track production KPIs (OEE, yield, rejection, rework, downtime) and implement improvements to achieve targets.
- Coordinate with maintenance to plan preventive maintenance and respond quickly to breakdowns.
- Support implementation of lean manufacturing, standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Review and maintain production documentation: shift reports, checklists, incident reports, and work instructions.
- Collaborate with planning, stores, quality, engineering, and HR to ensure material availability and staffing.
Who Can Apply
- Diploma / Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Production, Electrical, Automobile, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2 3 years experience in production/assembly line operations, preferably automotive or similar manufacturing.
- Strong peoplemanagement, communication, and problemsolving skills.
- Working knowledge of production planning, line balancing, quality tools, and basic lean concepts.
- Ability to work in shifts and handle fastpaced, targetdriven environments.
What's In It For You
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Opportunities for professional advancement as the company undergoes expansion.
- A culture that fosters collaboration and creativity within the team.
- Collaborate closely with seasoned experts in the field.
- Gaining an entry point into the field of automobile development.
