Oragadam, Sriperumbudur, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, 602105 INDIA
Experience Required:
5 to 15 Years
Industry:
Automotive / Automotive Lighting
Department:
Production / Manufacturing
Employment Type:
Full Time
About the Company:
Join a leading South Korean multinational company renowned globally for innovation and excellence in
automotive LED bulbs, lamps, safety lighting, and advanced LED systems
. As a global supplier to top automotive OEMs, the company emphasizes quality, precision, and sustainability across all its manufacturing processes.
Job Summary:
The
Production Engineer Manager
will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing unit, ensuring smooth production flow, quality standards, manpower efficiency, and adherence to safety protocols. The role involves leading cross-functional teams to meet output targets, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement within a highly automated and quality-driven automotive lighting facility.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, coordinate, and control manufacturing processes to meet production targets.
Manage production schedules and allocate resources efficiently to ensure timely delivery.
Lead, train, and motivate the production team to maintain high performance and discipline.
Ensure compliance with ISO/TS16949 or IATF 16949 quality management standards.
Implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies for process improvement.
Monitor and improve KPIs: productivity, downtime, rejection rates, and cost-effectiveness.
Coordinate with the R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain departments to ensure seamless operations.
Drive implementation of automation and smart manufacturing where applicable.
Maintain safety protocols, ensuring adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards.
Troubleshoot production issues and provide quick, long-term solutions.
Candidate Requirements:
Education:
B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical / Electrical / Production / Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
Experience:
5 to 15 years in production management, preferably in the
automotive lighting or component manufacturing
sector.
Technical Knowledge:
Strong understanding of
LED bulb/lamp production
,
automotive lighting standards
, injection molding, SMT, or PCB assembly will be an added advantage.
Soft Skills:
Strong leadership, decision-making, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
Language:
English proficiency is a must. Knowledge of Korean or willingness to learn is a plus.
Certifications (Preferred):
Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, TPM, 5S, or similar.
Why Join Us:
Work with a global automotive lighting leader
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in automotive LED systems
Growth opportunities across international locations
Dynamic and performance-driven work environment
To Apply:
Send your resume to [insert email] with subject line
"Application - Production Engineer Manager (Automotive Lighting)"