Role Specification

Purpose of the Role:

This position is accountable for delivering world-class manufacturing performance through strategic leadership of Assembly Operations, with cross-functional exposure to BIW and /or Paint Shops. The role drives operational excellence, launch readiness, automation, asset reliability, and continuous improvement across SQPDCME parameters while fostering a strong Zero Harm culture, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective business outcomes.

Job Responsibilities:

- Manufacturing Planning & Execution o Review the manufacturing plan for shop-level aggregates in alignment with the annual S&OP; plan.

o Align daily production targets with plans shared by PPC to ensure achievement of operational goals.

o Review and monitor maintenance and upkeep of equipment and machinery.

o Conduct breakdown analysis for repetitive equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent line stoppages.

- Shop Operations Management o Review and approve the annual Preventive Maintenance (PM) plan, shop-level spare parts inventory, and critical spare availability.

o Track monthly spare costs and initiate corrective actions against defined targets.

o Review MTBF and MTTR metrics and identify opportunities to minimize downtime.

o Ensure safe, reliable, and productive operation of assembly lines, robotic systems, and manufacturing assets through preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, downtime reduction, and improvements in OEE, MTBF, and MTTR.

o Lead automation, robotics, and standardization initiatives to improve productivity, quality, safety, and ergonomics while ensuring adherence to operating standards, manufacturing systems, and governance requirements.

- New Product Launch Management o Collaborate with the Engineering team for the introduction of future products.

o Conduct line fitment trials and provide improvement feedback to STD-1 / ERC / CQ / SQ / Technical Services.

o Drive shop-level cross-functional teams (CFTs) to resolve issues and implement planned improvements.

o Monitor ramp-up of new installations within the shop.

o Ensure achievement of launch readiness and performance targets for new models.

- Shop Supply Chain Management o Review procurement and inventory plans to ensure uninterrupted production.

o Plan tools and facilities required to meet monthly and daily production targets.

o Monitor daily SPD and export schedules.

o Review and approve shop-level kitting plans.

o Ensure coordination between Warehousing and Manufacturing teams to maintain FIFO practices and proper trolley maintenance.





o Ensure rejected raw materials are returned to vendors or transferred to the scrap yard in line with standard guidelines.

- Shop Quality Management o Monitor CAPA implementation for product and process quality issues.

o Implement quality standards such as WCQ and ISO/TS.

o Monitor rework activities based on Quality feedback.

o Control defects at TATA PDI and track improvement actions.

o Monitor Customer Acceptance Audits (CAA).

- Safety Management o Drive a zero-incident shop environment in line with the organization’s defined safety standards.

o Conduct monthly safety reviews and initiate actions under the Consequent Management Policy for non-compliance.

o Conduct Shop Information Center (SIC) meetings, shop floor safety observations, and Safety Action Meetings (SAM).

o Review safety incidents and implement preventive actions to avoid recurrence.

- Human Resources / Manpower Planning o Conduct performance reviews and implement capability development plans for team members.

o Conduct Industrial Relations Committee (IRC) meetings with union representatives to address operational issues.

o Calculate workforce requirements based on production volumes and MOP targets, and align with PSD for approvals.

o Partner with HR to maintain the shop organization structure based on capacity, projections, and shift requirements.

- Cost Management o Analyze and control Variable Conversion Cost (VCC) including rejection, tooling, IDM, energy consumption, and air leakage costs.

o Drive cost-saving initiatives such as TCS and QMSG.

o Prepare CAPEX and revenue budgets for shop operations.

o Achieve benchmark cost levels for new models and variants.

Desired Candidate Profile

- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / production / automobile Engineering
- Desired Work Experience: 18+ years of experience in production and/or maintenance operations within the automotive manufacturing industry. Mandatory exposure to shop floor leadership in an Assembly Shop, with additional experience in BIW and/or Paint Shop operations being an added advantage.
- Necessary Knowledge:

o Automotive manufacturing processes and shop operations o Production planning and shop floor execution o Equipment maintenance practices and reliability metrics (MTBF/MTTR)

o Automotive quality systems and standards o Budgeting, cost management,



and CAPEX planning o Industrial Automation & Robotic Cell Integration

- Desired Industry and Sectors: Automobile manufacturing, automotive components, or related manufacturing industries with high-volume production environments.

Skills & Competencies:

- Driving Execution
- Customer Centricity
- Leading Change
- Operations Management
- Business and Financial Acumen
- Problem Solving Orientation
- Risk Management
- Robotics, Automation & Asset Performance

Tata Motors is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. All recruitment decisions are based strictly on Merit, Role alignment, and Business requirements. It does not solicit or accept any form of payment or gratuity from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. Any such request received should be considered fraudulent and reported immediately.

About Tata Motors:

Part of the USD 180 billion Tata group, Tata Motors Limited (BSE: 500570; NSE: TATAMOTORS), a USD 52 billion organization, is a leading global automobile manufacturer of cars, utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses, offering an extensive range of integrated, smart, and e-mobility solutions. With ‘Connecting Aspirations’ at the core of its brand promise, Tata Motors is India’s market leader in commercial vehicles and ranks among the top three in the passenger vehicles market.

Tata Motors strives to bring new products that captivate the imagination of GenNext customers, fuelled by state-of-the-art design and R&D; centres located in India, the UK, the US, Italy, and South Korea. By focusing on engineering and tech- enabled automotive solutions catering to the future of mobility, the company’s innovation efforts are focused on developing pioneering technologies that are both sustainable and suited to the evolving market and customer aspirations. The company is pioneering India's Electric Vehicle (EV) transition and driving the shift towards sustainable mobility solutions by developing a tailored product strategy, leveraging the synergy between Group companies and playing an active role in liaising with the Government of India in developing the policy framework.

With operations in India, UK, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia, Tata Motors markets its vehicles in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the SAARC countries. As of March 31, 2025, Tata Motors’ operations include 93 consolidated subsidiaries, two joint operations, four joint ventures, and numerous equity-accounted associates, including their subsidiaries, over which the company exercises significant influence.

📌 General Manager – TCF Shop, PV Operations - Pune
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