J.K. Fenner (India) Limited is looking for a Head Manufacturing - Chennai/Hyderabad.nnnWho we are JK Fenner (India) Limited, a part of the renowned 140yearold JK Organisation, carries a proud legacy of over 70 years in delivering highquality engineering and mobility solutions. The company is a trusted partner to leading OEMs and customers across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, railways, defence, and emerging mobility sectors. JK Fenner operates through a diverse portfolio of business verticals, including Industrial Solutions, Industrial Drives u0026 Automation, Automotive OE, Auto Aftermarket, Electric Vehicle (EV) Solutions, Railway Solutions, Defence Solutions, and Advanced Technology.nnnIts product offerings span power transmission belts, sealing and fluid transfer systems, automation drives, moulded rubber components, EV drivetrain systems, railway assemblies, defencegrade technologies, and lightweight engineering solutions. Backed by robust Ru0026D capabilities, advanced manufacturing infrastructure, and a strong panIndia distribution network, JK Fenner combines engineering excellence with customercentric innovation. The company is deeply committed to quality, sustainability, and operational excellence across all its businesses.nnnJK Fenner fosters a culture of trust, ownership, and continuous learning, empowering its people to build meaningful careers while creating longterm value for customers, partners, and stakeholders. Why don't you join us Do you want to experience new challenges and innovate the future of Automotive and Industrial Automation Solutions nnnAccelerate your career with JK Fenner.nnnPosition Details: Role: Head Manufacturing Location: Chennai/Hyderabad Experience: 1825 years of experience in manufacturing engineering,



including a minimum of 810 years in a senior leadership role Product exposure: Experience in the rubber, polymer, automotive, belts, hoses, sealing systems, or process manufacturing industries.nnnIndustry: Manufacturing Relevant Experience: In multi-plant manufacturing environments and of leading large-scale automation projects.nnnJob Description: Purpose of the Role To lead the Manufacturing Engineering function across all J.K. Fenner manufacturing facilities by developing world-class manufacturing processes, improving productivity, reducing costs, and driving automation and digital manufacturing initiatives, while supporting recent product industrialisation and ensuring best-in-class Quality, Safety, Delivery, and Cost (QSDC) performance. The role will also establish standardised manufacturing systems that strengthen the organisations competitiveness across both domestic and global markets.nnnKey Responsibilities Manufacturing Strategy - Develop and execute the Manufacturing Engineering strategy in alignment with the organisations business objectives and build manufacturing capability to support future growth.nnnEstablish technology roadmaps for all manufacturing plants, benchmark global best practices, and drive manufacturing competitiveness across every product division.Strengthen manufacturing performance by improving process capability,



reducing cycle time, enhancing material yield and labour productivity, elimination of NVA and standardising processes across all manufacturing facilities.nProessnAutomation - Lead process automation and standardisation initiatives across all facilities in line with Industry 4.0 principles and digital manufacturing standards to eliminate human requirement or deskill .nnnIntroduce automated material-handling systems and vision-based inspection systems to improve product quality, process consistency, and throughput.nNew ProductnIndustrialisation - Partner with the Ru0026D and Product Development teams to design products for manufacturability (DFM) and to develop robust, scalable manufacturing processes for new product introductions.nnnCapitalnProjects - Lead capital projects end to end, including technology selection and equipment specification, to ensure the most suitable manufacturing technologies are adopted across all plants. Cost Optimisation - Drive sustained cost reduction through the deskilling of operations, process optimisation, automation, productivity improvement, and simplification of manufacturing processes.nnnEducationalnQualification - Any Engineering degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Polymer, Manufacturing Engineering, Rubber Technology u0026 Mechatronics / Controls u0026 Instrumentation.nnnA Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, together with strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence methodologies, is preferred.nBehaviouralnCompetencies - Effective conflict-resolution and team-building skills, combined with the perseverance and personal ability to drive complex initiatives through collabor .

📌 Director of Manufacturing Engineering (Chennai)
🏢 JK Fenner (India
📍 Chennai