Job Description

Job ID: LZPH/2025-26/009

Key Performance Area:

Lead and manage the Production Division, aligning with company objectives and customer requirements Develop long-term manufacturing strategies to support customers Drive continuous improvement initiatives across productivity, safety, and cost efficiency Build and mentor a strong technical and production team Design and implement lean manufacturing cells using effective systems to optimize the use of space, equipment, material, and personnel Closely work with the Production Planning function and execute monthly, weekly, and daily production plans Achieve a 100% production hit ratio with the effective utilization of available resources By cycle time reduction and line balancing, increase both production units per hour per operator Ensure 100% adherence to process standards and effective implementation of all corrective actions Ensure production targets are met while adhering to ISO 13485, CE, FDA, GMP, and other applicable standards Monitor capacity utilization, resource planning, and on-time delivery performance Ensure effective utilization of 3M's Implement 5S and best practices to minimize waste and optimize workflow Support the Plant Head in installing new production lines as and when required Ensure compliance with medical industry certifications and regulatory requirements Maintain specified quality of all products and ensure first pass through Review quality control processes, procedures, and capabilities to sustain quality requirements and make recommendations for improvement Maintain EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards across the division Reduce inventory days (TBD) Ensure the production line is operated at optimized inventory levels Encourage Kaizen breakthrough projects every quarter across the plant Monitor and optimize operational costs Support HR in creating a high-performing and sustainable talent pool and people processes Provide adequate on-the-job training to the team to meet skill matrix requirements Lead and influence the team in achieving set targets Support the HR team with systematic trainings as and when required Demonstrate the company values Effectively communicate HR policies to the production team and implement them fairly on the shop floor Analyze problematic situations and occurrences, providing solutions in concurrence with the Plant Head

Job Features

Job Category Full Time


Location Kannivakkam, Guduvanchery, Chennai


Experience 10-15 years in Production, including 5+ years in leadership in Life Science manufacturing


Education Bachelor's in Science or Polymer/Industrial Engineering; Master's preferred


Date of Advt 06.12.2025