Company Description Jaidka Power Systems Pvt Ltd is a leading manufacturer of electric 2- and 3-wheelers in India, operating since 2017. With a nationwide presence and over 15,000 electric vehicles on the road, the company markets its two-wheelers under the brand ‘Stella Moto’ and its three-wheelers under the brands ‘Arjun’, ‘Fateh’, and ‘Ecovat’.

The organization has in-house fabrication and painting facilities, and its three-wheelers are fully indigenized. Production facilities are located in Hosur, Tamil Nadu for two-wheelers, and in Howrah, West Bengal and Hosur for three-wheelers. All electric vehicles manufactured by Jaidka Power Systems Pvt Ltd are ICAT approved, reflecting a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Role Description

Head - Production Manager - Plant Operations Location: Howrah, West Bengal

Department: Production / Manufacturing

Reporting to: Management / Director

Experience: 10–15years in Automobile / EV manufacturing , preferably with experience in assembly operations

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Production Head / Factory Manager to take complete responsibility for the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing facility for electric 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers .

The person should have strong hands-on experience in vehicle assembly, production planning, manpower management and shop-floor operations . Knowledge of quality systems and fabrication will be an added advantage.

The role requires a practical, hands-on manager who can improve productivity, quality, discipline and overall factory efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Overall Factory Operations

- Take complete responsibility for day-to-day factory operations.
- Ensure smooth and timely production of 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers.
- Manage production, manpower, machines, materials and shop-floor activities.

Production Planning & Execution

- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production plans based on requirements.
- Ensure production targets are achieved within scheduled timelines.
- Monitor line productivity, downtime, bottlenecks and rejection levels.
- Improve production capacity and utilisation.

Assembly Operations





- Strong hands-on understanding of vehicle assembly processes.
- Supervise assembly lines and ensure proper sequence and process discipline.
- Ensure correct fitment, torque, wiring, electrical connections and final assembly.
- Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions for assembly operations.

Quality

- Ensure quality is built into the production process rather than relying only on final inspection.
- Work closely with the Quality team to reduce defects, rework and rejection.
- Implement root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
- Maintain process and quality standards across the factory.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 / quality management systems will be preferred.

Fabrication

- Working knowledge of fabrication processes such as chassis fabrication, welding, grinding, fixtures and sheet-metal work will be highly preferred.
- Ensure fabrication quality, dimensional accuracy and consistency.
- Coordinate with fabrication and assembly teams to eliminate fitment issues.

Manpower Management

- Manage production supervisors, line leaders, technicians and shop-floor workers.
- Allocate manpower according to production requirements.
- Improve workforce productivity and discipline.
- Train and develop supervisors and operators.

Process Improvement

- Identify bottlenecks and improve production processes.
- Implement 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing and other productivity improvement practices.
- Reduce wastage, rework, rejection and unnecessary movement of materials.
- Improve cycle time and overall OEE.

Materials & Coordination

- Coordinate closely with Purchase, Stores, Quality, Engineering and Dispatch.
- Ensure timely availability of components and materials for production.
- Minimise line stoppages due to material shortages.

Vehicle Quality & Final Inspection





- Ensure every vehicle leaving the factory meets defined quality standards.
- Monitor end-of-line testing and inspection.
- Ensure proper documentation and traceability of production.

Factory Discipline & Safety

- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, 5S and shop-floor discipline.
- Ensure compliance with factory safety procedures.
- Identify and eliminate unsafe working practices.

Candidate Profile The ideal candidate should have:
- 10–18 years of experience in automobile / automotive / EV manufacturing.
- Strong experience in vehicle assembly and production management .
- Experience as Production Head, Assembly Head, Factory Manager, Plant Manager or similar senior role .
- Experience in 2-wheeler / 3-wheeler / automotive manufacturing will be strongly preferred.
- Good understanding of automobile assembly processes .
- Working knowledge of fabrication and welding processes preferred.
- Knowledge of quality management systems / ISO 9001 preferred.
- Experience in manpower planning and shop-floor management.
- Strong understanding of production planning, productivity, rejection and rework control.
- Ability to read and understand basic engineering drawings and production documents.
- Good knowledge of Excel and ERP/MRP systems .
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Should be hands-on and comfortable working on the shop floor .

Preferred Background Candidates from companies involved in:

Electric 2-wheelers / 3-wheelers / automotive assembly /commercial vehicles / auto fabrication / vehicle body & chassis manufacturing will be preferred.

Personal Attributes

- Solid leadership and people-management skills
- Practical and hands-on approach
- High ownership and accountability
- Ability to work under production pressure
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Strong focus on quality and productivity
- Ability to identify problems and implement solutions quickly

Base Location: Howrah, West Bengal Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and suitability.

- Note: Candidates with only administrative production experience and limited shop-floor exposure will not be preferred.

📌 Production Manager (Howrah)
🏢 Jaidka Power Systems
📍 Howrah