Role & responsibilities
Lead production activities for current 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
Solid 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
Solid cross-functional coordination and project-management capabilities.
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech Mechanical / Production / Automobile preferred.

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