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Sr. Manager - Production
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## Job Summary The Senior Manager - Production is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the entire production process within the organization. This role ensures the efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing of auto-components by coordinating various production activities, managing resources, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The position plays a critical role in maintaining production schedules, ensuring compliance with quality and environmental standards, and driving operational excellence.
## Responsibilities - Prepare and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on demand forecasts and customer requirements. - Coordinate with Supply Chain Management (SCM) to ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials, bought-outs, and consumables. - Optimize line balancing and resource allocation to meet TAKT time and cycle times, ensuring efficient workflow. - Manage machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, and finishing operations related to auto-components. - Monitor key production KPIs such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), yield, rework percentage, downtime, and productivity. - Ensure strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process sheets. - Work closely with Quality Assurance to maintain defect-free production and address quality issues. - Drive corrective and preventive actions for customer complaints and internal non-conformities. - Lead, guide, and motivate supervisors, team leaders, and operators to achieve production targets. - Plan and manage manpower across shifts, promoting multiskilling and ongoing training. - Foster a culture of discipline, teamwork, and continuous improvement. - Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and OHSAS standards (Occupational Health and Safety). - Monitor environmental aspects such as energy consumption, waste management, and emissions. - Control production costs, reduce scrap and rework, and implement cost-saving initiatives. - Implement low-cost automation and poka-yoke (error-proofing) solutions. - Support capex planning for new machinery, fixtures, and tooling. - Drive Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Kaizen practices. - Promote 5S and visual management on the shop floor. - Benchmark processes against best-in-class practices. - Liaise with SCM, QA, Maintenance, Design, and Dispatch teams to ensure smooth operations. - Submit Management Information System (MIS) reports on production performance, losses, and improvement actions.
## Qualifications - Educational Qualification: B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, or Industrial Engineering - Experience: 12-15 years in production management within the auto-components or manufacturing industry - Technical Skills: - Strong knowledge of production planning and scheduling - Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, and 5S - Familiarity with ISO 14001 and OHSAS standards - Proficiency in cost control and automation solutions - Experience with quality management systems and defect reduction - Ability to analyze KPIs such as OEE, yield, and downtime - Soft Skills: - Leadership and team management - Excellent communication and coordination skills - Problem-solving and decision-making abilities - Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset
## Preferred Skills - Experience with Poka-yoke and low-cost automation - Knowledge of environmental management and waste reduction - Familiarity with ERP systems and MIS reporting - Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or related methodologies
## Experience - 12-15 years of relevant experience in production management within the automotive or manufacturing sector - Proven track record of leading large teams and managing complex production processes
## Environment - The role involves working in a manufacturing plant environment with exposure to shop floor conditions - The position may require shift work and manual handling of equipment - The work setting emphasizes safety, discipline, and continuous improvement
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