Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Production Manager to oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations in our automotive components plant. In this role, you will be responsible for line productivity, maintaining high-quality output in accordance with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949), optimizing costs, managing shift supervisors and technicians, and implementing Lean/Kaizen practices on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

- Plan and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand and master planning forecasts.
- Ensure optimal utilization of machinery, workforce, and material resources to meet On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets.
- Identify production bottlenecks and take immediate corrective actions to minimize downtime.

2. Quality Assurance & Automotive Standards

- Maintain zero-defect culture on the shop floor and ensure strict adherence to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards.
- Work closely with Quality Control/Assurance teams to handle non-conformance issues, customer audits, and implementation of CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
- Participate in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) activities for new product launches.

3. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

- Lead Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives to enhance shop floor efficiency.
- Drive continuous reduction in cycle time, scrap percentage, rework,



and operational waste.
- Monitor key operational metrics including OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), rejection rates, and yield.

4. Team Management & Shop Floor Safety

- Direct, coach, and supervise shift engineers, line supervisors, and operators.
- Manage shift rostering, manpower allocation, skill matrix development, and overtime planning.
- Enforce safety protocols (EHS/OSHA) to maintain an accident-free work setting.

5. Maintenance & Resource Coordination

- Coordinate with the Maintenance team for preventive and breakdown maintenance of machines (e.g., CNC, Stamping Press, Injection Molding, Assembly lines, Robotics).
- Collaborate with Supply Chain and Procurement to ensure uninterrupted raw material availability.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Education: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Production, Automobile, or Industrial Engineering.
- Experience: [12 – 15+] years of experience in automotive component manufacturing, with at least [2–3] years in a managerial role.

- Core Technical Knowledge:
- Hands-on experience with auto component process technologies (e.g., Precision Machining, Sheet Metal Stamping, Plastic Injection Molding, Welding, or Assembly lines).
- Deep understanding of IATF 16949 standards and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
- Strong expertise in OEE calculation, TPM, and Lean tools.
- Software Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / MS Dynamics) and production monitoring software.

📌 Production Manager (Kanchipuram)
🏢 4M Innovations Chennai
📍 Kanchipuram