A leader in the Automotive Manufacturing sector serving OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers across India. The role sits inside high-volume/medium-mix mechanical and assembly operations and focuses on driving production delivery, quality compliance, and continuous improvement on-site.
Primary Job Title: Production Manager - Automotive Manufacturing
Role & Responsibilities
- Direct end-to-end shop-floor production to achieve daily/weekly/monthly volume, cost and quality targets while owning KPI/OEE performance.
- Implement and sustain Lean methods (5S, SMED, Kaizen) and TPM to reduce waste, shorten changeovers and increase equipment availability.
- Lead root-cause investigations (8D/RCA) and corrective action to drive down first-pass defects and ensure IATF 16949 quality compliance.
- Manage production planning, scheduling, capacity allocation and inventory control using ERP (SAP PP) to meet delivery commitments.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain) for new-model launches, process validation and cost-reduction projects.
- Champion safety, SOP adherence, operator training and performance management to build a stable, scalable production environment.
Skills & QualificationsMust-Have
- Lean Manufacturing
- IATF 16949
- Production Planning
- ERP (SAP PP)
- Root Cause Analysis
- Total Productive Maintenance
Preferred
- Six Sigma
- Value Stream Mapping
- PLC Troubleshooting
Benefits & Culture Highlights
- On-site role with competitive compensation and performance-linked incentives.
- Clear career pathway with access to technical training and continuous improvement ownership.
- Fast-paced, safety-first manufacturing culture that rewards measurable process improvements.
Skills: automotive,manufacturing,root cause analysis,lean manufacturing,value stream mapping,six sigma,production planning,5s
