A leader hire in the Automotive Manufacturing sector supporting high-volume OEM and Tier-1 supply chains. The role is embedded in on-site production operations focused on assembly, stamping, machining, and sub-assembly lines that deliver JIT components and finished modules to passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturers.
Role & Responsibilities
Drive daily production execution to meet schedule, quality and cost targets while maximising OEE and throughput.
Lead implementation of Lean, 5S, TPM and continuous-improvement initiatives to reduce waste and cycle time.
Own production planning and shop-floor material flow in coordination with purchasing, logistics and suppliers using ERP systems.
Enforce quality systems (first-pass yield, in-line inspections) and collaborate with QA to resolve non-conformances via root-cause analysis and 8D.
Coordinate maintenance, breakdown response and spare-parts strategy to minimise downtime and improve equipment availability.
Coach and develop supervisors/operators,



drive safety compliance and sustain standardized work and visual management on the shop floor.
Skills & Qualifications Must-Have

- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- 5S

~ TPM

~ Production Planning

~ SAP ERP

Preferred
OEE Optimization
Root Cause Analysis
IATF 16949 / APQP / PPAP knowledge
Benefits & Culture Highlights
In office leadership role with direct impact on product quality, uptime and customer satisfaction.
Performance-linked incentives, structured career path into plant leadership and continuous upskilling opportunities.
Hands-on, improvement-driven culture with strong focus on safety, standardization and cross-functional collaboration.
Skills: 5s,production planning,sap erp,erp systems,production kpis,lean manufacturing,automotive manufacturing processes,root cause analysis,shop floor management,six sigma

📌 Production Planning Manager (Manufacturing) (India)
🏢 Globelancer
📍 India