Production Manager

Plant Production Manager

The production Manager candidate should have paint shop experience.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Achieve production targets as per schedule and ensure adherence to production planning.
  
• Maintain and enhance quality systems in line with

  IATF 16949

  standards.
• Monitor and reduce internal rejections; ensure zero customer complaints through strict in-process monitoring as per SOPs.
  
• Plan and allocate resources (manpower, materials, equipment) in coordination with the Plant Head and HR.
  
• Conduct training programs for the workforce to enhance skills and productivity.
  
• Coordinate with Purchase and Stores to maintain adequate stock of raw materials, chemicals, and packing materials.
  
• Maintain discipline and a positive work culture in the plant.
  
• Prepare and submit MIS reports to management at defined intervals.
  
• Monitor

  OEE

  (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and drive productivity improvements.
• Implement and maintain

  5S

  workplace organization.
• Analyze production and quality failures to identify root causes and take corrective actions.
  
• Ensure preventive maintenance of machines, tools, fixtures, and gauges in coordination with relevant departments.
  
• Conduct

  Daily Work Management (DWM)

  to track and bridge gaps in

  PQCDSM

  metrics (Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Morale).
• Apply

  8D methodology

  to address customer and plant issues.
• Implement

  Kaizen

  for continuous improvement.
• Ensure effectiveness of installed

  Poka Yokes

  .
• Enforce plant safety measures for employees, equipment, and processes.
  
• Manage painting and printing processes, including degreasing, oven curing, spray painting, and screen printing.
  
• Ensure compliance with

  MSDS

  (Material Safety Data Sheet) requirements for chemicals.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives.
  
• Operate basic measuring instruments effectively.
  
• Lead, motivate, and develop the production team to achieve management-defined goals.
  

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Education:

  BE/B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).

• Experience:

  Minimum 15 years in production function, preferably in Tier-1 automotive component manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of painting and assembly line processes.
  
• Working knowledge of

  SAP

  and

  IATF 16949

  standards.
• Proven leadership, planning, and people management skills.
  
• Self-starter, team player, and goal-oriented.