Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production plans, delivery schedules, and customer requirements.
Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, materials, and methods (4M).
Monitor OEE, cycle time, takt time, and line balancing.
Drive productivity improvement and reduce downtime and scrap.
Quality Management
Ensure compliance with
IATF 16949
, ISO 14001, and customer-specific requirements.
Oversee APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, and Control Plans.
Handle customer complaints, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
Prepare and lead internal, external, and customer audits.
Maintenance & Engineering
Ensure effective preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance.
Improve machine availability and reliability through
TPM
.
Approve new machine installations, tooling, and process improvements.
Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
Ensure compliance with Factory Act, EHS standards, and statutory requirements.
Promote a zero-accident culture across the plant.
Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and safety training programs.
Cost Control & Budgeting
Prepare and manage plant budgets and operating costs.
Drive cost reduction initiatives (VA/VE, scrap reduction, energy saving).
Monitor inventory, WIP, and material usage.
Supply Chain & Customer Coordination
Coordinate with SCM, logistics, and planning teams for uninterrupted material flow.
Ensure on-time delivery (OTD) to OEM / customer plants.
Act as a key contact for customer visits and reviews.
People Management & Industrial Relations
Lead and develop production, quality, maintenance, and support teams.
Manpower planning, skill development, training, and performance management.
Maintain healthy industrial relations and employee discipline.
Continuous Improvement
Drive
Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, and TPM
initiatives.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and plant management capability
In-depth knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes
Lean / TPM / Kaizen implementation experience
Cost control and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and customer handling skills
Qualifications
B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Automobile / Industrial Engineering