Production Manager

Role & responsibilities. Lead production activities for new projects from development stage through SOP and mass production. Drive manufacturing and production readiness for new product launches. Coordinate closely with Japanese OEM customers and internal cross-functional teams for project requirements. Ensure timely installation, commissioning and validation of manufacturing processes/equipment. Carry out capacity planning, manpower planning, line balancing and productivity improvement. Support process planning, layout finalization, cycle-time improvement and manufacturing feasibility. Drive trial builds, pilot production and ramp-up activities before mass production. Ensure achievement of production targets in terms of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Productivity (SQCDP). Work closely with Project, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, SCM and Purchase teams. Support APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP and process validation activities from the production side. Drive problem-solving through Kaizen, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Poka-Yoke and root-cause analysis. Ensure process stabilization and continuous improvement after SOP. Handle customer requirements, audits and production-related technical discussions. Drive adherence to manufacturing standards, SOPs and safety requirements. Preferred candidate profile. APQP / PPAP. PFMEA & Control Plan. Line balancing. Cycle-time reduction. Capacity & manpower planning. Lean Manufacturing. Kaizen / 5S. OEE improvement. Productivity improvement. Problem-solving techniques. This is a great opportunity to build a career in the SAP PP domain. Interested candidates looking to grow in SAP PP are encouraged to apply. This role offers hands-on exposure to real-world SAP PP projects.

Role & responsibilities. Lead production activities for new projects from development stage through SOP and mass production. Drive manufacturing and production readiness for new product launches. Coordinate closely with Japanese OEM customers and internal cross-functional teams for project requirements. Ensure timely installation, commissioning and validation of manufacturing processes/equipment. Carry out capacity planning, manpower planning, line balancing and productivity improvement. Support process planning, layout finalization, cycle-time improvement and manufacturing feasibility. Drive trial builds, pilot production and ramp-up activities before mass production. Ensure achievement of production targets in terms of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Productivity (SQCDP). Work closely with Project, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, SCM and Purchase teams. Support APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP and process validation activities from the production side. Drive problem-solving through Kaizen, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Poka-Yoke and root-cause analysis. Ensure process stabilization and continuous improvement after SOP. Handle customer requirements, audits and production-related technical discussions. Drive adherence to manufacturing standards, SOPs and safety requirements. Preferred candidate profile. Strong background in Automotive / Auto Component / Tier-1 manufacturing. Hands-on experience in new project / new product launch / greenfield or brownfield project execution. Experience working with Japanese OEMs or Japanese automotive customers will be highly preferred. Experience in taking projects from development trials SOP mass production. Good knowledge of:. APQP / PPAP. PFMEA & Control Plan. Line balancing. Cycle-time reduction. Capacity & manpower planning. Lean Manufacturing. Kaizen / 5S. OEE improvement. Productivity improvement. Problem-solving techniques. Strong cross-functional coordination and project-management capabilities. Qualification: B.E./B.Tech Mechanical / Production / Automobile preferred. Candidates with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. Freshers and experienced professionals meeting the above criteria are welcome to apply. Only candidates matching the required skill set and experience level will be considered.