Key Responsibilities
1. Production Planning & Execution
Plan daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand and production capacity.
Ensure smooth execution of production plans while maintaining optimal resource utilization.
Coordinate with supply chain, quality, and maintenance teams to prevent delays.
2. Process & Productivity Improvement
Implement lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and other productivity improvement initiatives.
Analyse production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
Monitor OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and take measures to improve it.
3. Quality Assurance
Ensure products to meet quality standards as per OEM requirements.
Coordinate with the Quality team to address defects and reduce rejection rates.
Implement mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions in the assembly/manufacturing process.
4. Team Leadership & Training
Lead and mentor production operators.
Conduct skill-gap analysis and arrange training programs.
Ensure discipline and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
5. Safety & Compliance
Ensure workplace safety by enforcing safety protocols and PPE usage.
Comply with IATF 16949, and other relevant standards.
Participate in audits and ensure statutory compliance.
6. Reporting & Documentation
Maintain daily production reports and Analyse deviations from plan.
Report KPIs such as productivity, downtime, scrap rates, and delivery performance.
Support management in preparing weekly and monthly performance reviews.
7. Technical Skills
Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes and equipment.
Proficiency in lean manufacturing, TPM, and 5S.
Exposure to SAP systems.
8. Soft Skills
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and coordination abilities.
9. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Production volume vs. target
OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
First Pass Yield (FPY) / Rejection rate
Adherence to delivery schedules
Safety incident rate
B. Tech Mechanical/Diploma in mechanical engineering.
Experience required- 5-6 Yrs.
Preferable industry - Automotive
