Production Strategy, Planning & Execution
Own end-to-end production performance for tower crane fabrication, welding, machining coordination, blasting, painting, sub-assembly and final assembly.
Translate monthly/weekly production requirements into process-wise capacity, manpower, machine and shift plans in coordination with PPC/IE.
Ensure production execution as per approved BOM, drawings, routing, process flow, standard times and production orders.
Establish and monitor daily/weekly/monthly production targets and recovery plans for deviations.
Identify and eliminate bottlenecks related to material, manpower, machine, method, tooling and capacity.
Ensure controlled WIP flow between fabrication, surface treatment and assembly processes.
Ensure manufacturing readiness before production release, including material, drawings, tooling, fixtures, equipment, manpower and inspection readiness.
Fabrication & Welding Process Management
Lead manufacturing of tower sections, jib sections, counter-jib, slewing platforms, machinery frames, outriggers, brackets and other structural assemblies.
Ensure compliance with approved WPS/PQR, welding parameters, qualified welder requirements and applicable welding standards.
Control critical welding parameters including preheat, interpass temperature, current, voltage, travel speed, heat input and welding sequence.
Ensure welding consumable identification, storage, baking, issue and traceability.
Monitor weld repair/NDT rejection and drive systematic reduction of welding defects.
Ensure manufacturing compliance with drawing requirements, GD&T;, tolerances and defined CTQs.
Drive Poka-Yoke and error-proofing for critical/repetitive manufacturing operations.
Blasting & Painting Process
Own production performance for surface preparation, shot blasting, primer, intermediate coat, top coat and curing.
Ensure compliance with approved coating systems and process specifications.
Assembly Process Management
Ensure assembly is executed according to approved BOM, drawings, routing and Work Instructions.
Control critical assembly parameters including fitment, alignment, clearances, bolt torque, lubrication, pin/bushing fit and functional condition.
Ensure operator self-inspection and Quality verification for identified critical characteristics.
Ensure proper handling and protection of components throughout assembly.
Quality & Process Governance
Own production-related quality performance while maintaining independent Quality verification/release.
Ensure adherence to Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan,



Work Instructions, Inspection Plans and Quality Gates.
Monitor and improve FPY, internal PPM, rework, scrap, welding defects, dimensional rejection and assembly defects.
Quality Gate, NCR & Rework Management
Ensure compliance with defined manufacturing Quality Gates from material release through final product release.
Ensure NCR, deviation, concession and rework records are linked to relevant production orders/serial numbers.
Capacity, Productivity & Cost Management
Monitor OEE, cycle time, output/man-hour, machine utilization and bottleneck capacity.
Reduce manufacturing losses related to waiting, movement, setup, downtime, rework, scrap and excess consumption.
Own production cost performance including labour, welding consumables, paint, gas, energy, overtime and rework.
Identify and justify CAPEX requirements for capacity, quality and productivity improvement.
Define manpower requirements based on production volume, process loading and shift pattern.
Maintain and improve production skill matrix.
Ensure qualified personnel for welding, fabrication, painting, assembly and other critical operations.
Develop multi-skilled workforce and succession capability.
Identify skill gaps and establish technical training/qualification plans.
Optimize permanent and contractual manpower deployment.
Ensure availability and capability of production-critical equipment, cranes, welding machines, fixtures, blasting and painting systems.
Participate in URS, technical evaluation, FAT/SAT, commissioning and process validation for new equipment.
Ensure production tooling and fixtures remain capable and fit for use.
Support NPD and product transfer activities through DFM/DFA, process feasibility, capacity assessment and manufacturing risk evaluation.
Inspection Plans
Quality Gates.
Coordinate pilot production, first-off approval, process validation and series-production release.
Coordinate with PPC, Quality, IE, SQM, Purchase, Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics, Customer Quality and Finance.
Support supplier development for production-critical components/processes.
Escalate material, supplier,



quality and capacity risks affecting production delivery.
Drive cross-functional closure of chronic manufacturing issues.
Own production safety performance and ensure compliance with applicable EHS requirements.
Ensure safe practices for heavy lifting, welding, gas cutting, grinding, blasting, painting, crane operation and material handling.
Ensure PPE, LOTO, fire protection, chemical handling and safe lifting requirements are implemented.
Drive near-miss identification, risk reduction and corrective actions.
Lead Lean Manufacturing, VSM, Kaizen, 5S, Poka-Yoke and standard-work initiatives.
Drive reduction of manufacturing waste and process variability.
Promote ERP/MES-based production reporting and traceability.
Establish data-driven production dashboards and loss analysis.
Standardize successful improvements across relevant production processes.
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial Engineering.
Solid technical understanding of heavy fabrication, welding and mechanical assembly.
Master's / PG qualification in Manufacturing / Operations / Industrial Engineering.
~ IWE / IWT / Welding Technology qualification – highly desirable.
~ Formal training in:
~ Manufacturing process improvement.

~ Experience:

- 10–15+ years of relevant manufacturing experience, preferably in heavy engineering/heavy fabrication.
- Minimum 5 years in Production/Manufacturing Managerial responsibility.

~ Strong hands-on experience in:

- Structural fabrication
- Welding
- Machining interface
- Blasting & painting
- Mechanical assembly.

Experience managing multi-shift production operations.
Proven experience in capacity planning, manpower planning, production scheduling and productivity improvement.
Demonstrated track record of improving SQDCP performance.
Experience with production KPIs, OEE, cycle-time improvement and cost reduction.
Experience in new product/process industrialization is preferred.
Experience in tower cranes, construction equipment, heavy machinery, material handling, wind-energy equipment or similar heavy-engineering products is highly preferred
Have we awoken your interest Then we look forward to receiving your online application. Liebherr CMCtec India Private Limited in Pune (India) was established in 2008 and started its manufacturing plant in its own facility on Pune Solapur Highway in 2012. The company is responsible for the production of tower cranes and drives.
Liebherr CMCtec India Private Limited

📌 Production Manager Shift (Permanent) (Pune)
🏢 Liebherr Tower Cranes
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