Production Manager

We are looking for a

Production Manager India

Primary Employment Location: Vadodara, Gujarat

Mandatory Training & Knowledge Transfer Program: Germany (First 6 Months)

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering with a minimum of 8–10 years of experience in managing production floors with highly automated machinery and heat treatment. (or)
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Tool & Die Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering with a minimum of 15 years of experience in managing production floors with highly automated machinery and heat treatment.
• Valid passport.
• Willingness to travel (30%).

Languages

• English
• Hindi

Any additional regional languages are desirable.

Core Tasks

• Overall responsibility for production processes.
• Leadership and scheduling of employees.
• Ensuring quality, productivity and delivery reliability.
• Analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) and optimization of processes.
• Cooperation with Purchasing, Technology, Logistics and Management.
• Introduction of new processes and technologies.

Machines & Processes

• Control and optimization of NC bending processes in cooperation with machine manufacturers.
• Ensuring correct NC programs and parameters, including data backup.
• Selection and optimization of tools (bending tools and dies).
• Minimization of set-up times and scrap.
• Monitoring machine performance and utilization.

Technology & Quality

• Ensuring dimensional accuracy through GOM measurement.
• Error analysis in the event of deviations (material, program or machine) in cooperation with Quality Assurance.

Maintenance

• Establishing preventive maintenance.
• Reduction of downtime.
• Cooperation with departments of the Schwihag Group (Technology, Quality Assurance and Production).

Important

• In-depth knowledge of forming technology and metalworking.

Management Tasks

• Building KPI systems.
• Change Management (e.g. Lean Production).

Key Competencies

• Technical know-how (CNC / bending machines).
• Leadership experience.
• Project management.
• Problem solving.
• Analytical thinking.
• Intercultural competency.

Start Date

As soon as possible.

Mandatory Knowledge Transfer Program in Germany commencing on 1 September 2026.

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the above requirements, please submit your CV and supporting documents to:

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We look forward to hearing from you.