JOB DESCRIPTION
Strategic Project Execution
- Lead and execute strategic initiatives related to:
- Regionalization and localization projects
- Industrialization and manufacturing setup
- Automation and digital transformation
- Smart factory and Industry 4.0 implementation
- Manufacturing transfer and capacity expansion projects
- Productivity and operational excellence initiatives
- Manage end-to-end project lifecycle including:
- Project chartering
- Scope definition
- Resource planning
- Risk assessment
- Timeline management
- Budget control
- Execution and closure
- Drive cross-functional coordination across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams.
Manufacturing & Industrialization
- Lead manufacturing process implementation and production readiness activities.
- Support line setup, assembly process development, process validation, and production ramp-up.
- Ensure successful industrialization of new products and manufacturing processes.
- Coordinate pilot builds, trial runs, line balancing, and cycle time optimization activities.
- Drive manufacturing readiness reviews and gate review processes.
Automation & Industry 4.0
- Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Drive digital manufacturing initiatives including:
- MES integration
- IoT-enabled manufacturing systems
- Smart production monitoring
- Data analytics and dashboarding
- Traceability systems
- Digital work instructions
- OEE improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with automation vendors, system integrators, and internal technology teams.
CapEx & Equipment Management
- Own equipment procurement activities including technical evaluation, vendor selection, RFQ management, and installation support.
- Manage site CapEx planning, budgeting, tracking, and financial governance.
- Ensure projects are delivered within approved budget and timelines.
- Monitor equipment commissioning, SAT/FAT activities, and production qualification.
Business & Leadership Reporting
- Prepare detailed business cases, ROI analysis, feasibility studies, and investment proposals.
- Present project status updates, milestones, risks, mitigation plans, and financial performance to senior leadership.
- Develop project dashboards and governance reviews for management visibility.
Continuous Improvement & Sustenance
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
- Lead process stabilization and manufacturing sustenance after project handover.
- Monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
- Ensure standardization, process documentation, and best practice implementation.
Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of:
- Manufacturing operations
- Industrial engineering
- Automation systems
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Process validation
- Production ramp-up methodologies
- Knowledge of:
- MES systems
- ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Power BI dashboards
- Digital manufacturing technologies
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- High ownership and execution mindset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to manage ambiguity and drive results in fast-paced environments
- Strategic thinking with operational execution focus
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-time project delivery
- Budget adherence and CapEx optimization
- Manufacturing readiness and ramp-up success
- Productivity and OEE improvements
- Automation and digitalization implementation success
- Cost reduction and localization targets
- Process stability and sustenance effectiveness
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrialization, or operations project management.
- Proven experience managing large-scale manufacturing projects and strategic initiatives.
- Hands-on exposure to automation, manufacturing transfer, localization, and Industry 4.0 projects.
- Experience in automotive, consumer electronics, industrial equipment, EV, or high-volume manufacturing industries preferred.
