The Product Line Manager - Key job description includes

Production Management – Planning, coordinating, and achieving production targets efficiently.

Leadership & Team Management – Supervising operators, supervisors, and shift teams while driving performance and engagement.

Lean Manufacturing – Applying Lean, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, and Six Sigma methodologies to improve productivity and reduce waste.

Quality Management – Ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards and driving defect reduction initiatives.

Safety Management – Maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring adherence to EHS regulations.

Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis – Using tools such as 8D, Fishbone Diagram, and 5 Whys to resolve production issues.

Equipment & Maintenance Coordination – Improving machine uptime and supporting preventive maintenance programs.

Production Planning & Inventory Control – Managing manpower, materials, and workflow to meet delivery schedules.

Data Analysis & KPI Management – Monitoring OEE, productivity, scrap, downtime, FPY, and delivery performance metrics.





Cost & Resource Optimization – Reducing operational costs while maximizing efficiency and resource utilization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration – Working effectively with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams.

ERP/MES Systems Knowledge – Experience with manufacturing systems such as SAP, Oracle, or MES platforms.

Communication & Decision-Making – Robust ability to communicate operational priorities and make timely decisions under pressure.
Production - Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, cost, and delivery targets. Develop and execute production plans to meet customer demand and schedule adherence. Monitor and improve productivity, cycle times, throughput, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Manage workforce planning, shift operations, and resource allocation. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and im

📌 Product Line Manager (Kakkalur)
🏢 BorgWarner
📍 Kakkalur