Production Head – 2 Wheelers

1. Role Overview

Production Head – 2 Wheelers

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Production Planning & Execution

• Plan and execute

  daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules

  based on confirmed customer orders and sales forecasts.
• Coordinate with

  Stores and Procurement

  to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and assemblies.
• Monitor production targets and ensure

  achievements vs. plan

  with minimal delays or bottlenecks.
• Maintain and share

  daily production reports

  and variance analysis with the Business Head – 2 Wheelers.

B. Material Management

• Raise

  raw material and component requisitions

  as per approved production plans.
• Ensure

  optimal utilization of materials

  to minimize wastage and rework.
• Coordinate closely with the

  Stores team

  for timely issue, tracking, and return of materials.
• Support implementation of basic

  inventory control systems

  (minimum/maximum stock levels for critical items).

C. Assembly & Operations Management

• Supervise and manage

  all assembly operations

  on the 2-wheeler shop floor.
• Ensure that all teams follow

  standard operating procedures (SOPs)

  and defined work instructions.
• Work with

  Maintenance

  to minimize machine/tool downtime through preventive maintenance planning.
• Ensure safe, clean, and organized workstations in line with

  5S and safety practices

  .

D. Quality Control

• Ensure

  in-line and final quality inspection

  for all units produced.
• Drive adherence to

  company quality standards

  and statutory / compliance norms.
• Work jointly with the

  Quality Control (QC) team

  to identify root causes of defects, rejections, or returns.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to continually

  improve first-time-right quality

  .

E. Dispatch & Coordination

• Coordinate with

  Sales, Commercial, and Logistics

  teams for timely dispatch of finished vehicles as per

  purchase orders and dispatch plans

  .
• Monitor

  packaging, labelling, and documentation

  (including gate passes, invoices, and delivery notes) to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure that production and dispatch are aligned so that

  customer commitments and deadlines are consistently met

  .

F. Team Leadership & Reporting

• Lead, train, and motivate the

  production and assembly workforce

  to achieve daily and monthly targets.
• Build a culture of

  discipline, safety, teamwork, and accountability

  on the shop floor.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend

  training / upskilling

  programs for the team.
• Submit

  daily / weekly production performance reports

  and highlight issues proactively to the Business Head – 2 Wheelers.

3. Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical understanding of

  2-wheeler / EV assembly processes

  .
• Proven experience in

  leading production teams

  and managing shop floor operations.
• Good knowledge of

  material planning, inventory management, and basic cost control

  .
• Familiarity with

  quality systems, inspection methods, and process improvement tools

  .
• Strong

  people management, communication, and coordination

  skills.
• Proficiency in

  MS Excel, production reporting

  , and preferably basic

  ERP / MIS tools

  .

4. Qualifications & Experience

• Education:

  B.Tech / B.E. or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automobile Engineering.

• Experience:

  Minimum

  8–10 years

  in 2-wheeler / automotive / EV manufacturing, with at least

  3–5 years in a supervisory or production lead role

  .

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Daily and monthly

  production achievement vs. plan

  .

• Material utilization efficiency

  and wastage levels.

• Quality metrics

  – rejection rate, rework percentage, and field complaint reduction.

• On-time dispatch

  performance against customer and sales commitments.

• Productivity and efficiency

  of the production and assembly teams.