Date: Feb 24, 2026
Location: Pune, IN
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Position Summary With Job Responsibilities
Position Description Format
Position Name Sr. Manager Production - BIW Position level Level 5
DEM position name Lead Production DEM position level Level 4
FEM position name - FEM position level -
Purpose of the position
- Why the positions exists
- What will happen if there is no one in the position (no one performs the work)
This role will be responsible for achieving SQPDCME (Safety, Quality, Productivity, Delivery, Cost, Morale & Environment) targets at a line & SDT level, along with training operators on specific skills & driving improvement initiatives on the production line
Dimensions of the position
Non-financial
Personal Profile
Education B.E./B. Tech (Mechanical/Electrical)
Skills/ Competencies 1. Driving Execution
- Customer Centricity
- Leading Change
- Operations Management
- Business and financial acumen
- Problem solving orientation.
- Risk management
Relevant Experience
- Must possess overall experience of 3-8 years in the BIW Shop technology, and must possess sound technical knowledge of Production for the respective Shop with minimum 3 years
Key Responsibilities
S.N. Key Responsibility & Key Tasks Measures
1Production Planning
- Knowledge of BIW body setting for gaps & Flushness
- Prepare and arrange for tools and equipment required for the production, as per the defined production plan
- Check the readiness of the line by testing the equipment arranged by Technical Services
- Hands on experience on BIW Production Sequence
- Follow up with Warehousing to ensure the availability of raw materials for the planned production mix
- Ensure trained manpower availability
- HPeV
- MOP
- JPH
2New Product Development
- Drive compliance to station level readiness, against the 120-point checklist provided by the Technical Services
- Make arrangements for all relevant machines and equipment for the testing of new products
- Provide inputs to Technical Services regarding specific issues faced at the line and create a detailed action report for course correction
- Station readiness 95%
3Process Quality Improvement
- Execute the action plan, prepared basis the feedback received from internal and external customers
- BIW Dimensional accuracy, C ratings of BIW cabs
- Report line issues for improvement in production
- Execute action plan basis of feedback received from different agencies (Warranty, next customer, customer issues etc.)
- Take appropriate actions to address and resolve daily line quality issues
- DRL
- PDI score (Internal)
- PQI Score (Process Quality Index)
- Product Audit Score
- Process Audit Score
Education
Work Experience
4Productivity Improvement
- Take actions to eliminate NVA (non-value adding), and ENVA through line balancing and various initiatives (Kaizen, Kaizen events, FPBP etc.)
- Try out various initiatives identified for line functionality improvements
- Execute identified kitting solutions for optimised movement of materials from Supermarket area to production line
- Coordinate with shop logistics/indirect material stores for availability of indirect material and tools to ensure maximum productivity
- % Down Time improvement (YOY)
- HPeV
5Manpower Management
- Train operators on specific line skills and soft skills (MS Office, MES System etc)
- Lead initiatives for performance readiness of Blue collar flexi manpower (with help of SQPDCME and HR) through classroom and on the job trainings
- Lead self-directed teams (SDT) for productivity improvements
- Coordinate with SQPDCME and HR to ensure training compliance of the Operator staff
- Manpower requirement
- Training compliance
6Shop Health Management
- Provide TPM trainings to operators and reinforcing the same in culture
- Participate in ICR/ICM- cross functional teams to identify new steps to keep cost levels minimum
- % of Improvement (Rejection, warranty ,IDM and Tool Cost) YOY
7Safety Management
- Implement safety standards in the assigned production area
- Drive acceptance and usage of Safety PPE's among Operators and temporary blue collar and ensure minimum Safety incidents
- Arrange for the PPEs on the shop floor
- TRCFR
- Safety audit score
8Cost Management
- Provide inputs for preparation of annual Shop production budget basis of the production requirement
- Execute initiatives to derive value from waste
Track and control Rejection, Indirect Material and Tools cost by proactively planning and executing initiatives
- Annual maintenance budget Other initiatives
- Execute actions for reduction of costs through TCS (Transportation, Consolidation, Services)
- Participate and execute initiatives to derive value from waste
- Participate in VAVE initiatives to drive cost reduction.
- Achieve WCQ Targets
- Cost/per car
- VAVE
- Level
Tata Motors Leadership Competencies
Customer Centricity - Anticipating, understanding and focusing efforts on meeting the customer (stakeholders) needs or expectations
Developing Self and Others - Recognizing continuous development is essential for success and taking steps to develop self and helping others to excel
Driving Execution - Translating strategy into action and execution
Leading by Example - Encouraging and following ethical standards
Leading Change - Recognizing the need for change, initiating and adapting to change
Motivating Self and Others - Inspiring teams and individuals
Functional Competencies
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