Senior Manager - Project planning & execution - Panapakkam works, TMPV

Purpose of the Role The role will be responsible for successfully driving the Product Launches post the DR3 phase. Job Responsibility Planning and Implementation of Builds Plan for resource requirements along with the timelines for the projects as per the product launch plan Prepare the build plan for prototype and pre-production batches; Time review of the plan and necessary course corrections Review/develop master Staffing Plan for all the teams involved in the project launch Plan for eradication of identified issues basis of learnings of the past product launches Audit of Proto Build/strip down Design maturation for Build Monitor and ensure availability of all design specifications, DMU and drawings Ensure Release of Production TPL, BOM Verification, Implementation of Released DMLs Drive Maturation of software and availability of production-ready software Drive resolution of build, EOL issues in design Process and Facility Readiness Ensure availability of Process Flow Charts, PFMEA, Release of Control Plan Ensure availability of Bill of process, Station wise Bill of Material Plan for Tool & Equipment readiness, FTG Proving & try outs, Facility & Maintenance readiness Ensure Station readiness as per WCQ, WIS preparation, operator readiness and training, IT Readiness Ensure Process Validation, Line balancing and Adherence to Bill of Material Plan and ensure Readiness and maturation of flashing and diagnostics for all applicable software Problem Solving Problem solving tool such as Six Sigma - Green belt Advance QC tools SQC CFT working Product Quality Parameters and Adherence Review Product Quality Standards preparation Review the open issues, drive for issue resolution, prepare and ensure adherence to improvement plans for: BITS DPV DRR CPA Audit Score Craftsmanship Audit Score For all shops and areas Verify Regulatory compliance and Emission results Adhere to QAP (Quality Assessment Process), Resolution of issues captured through In field test Trials (Soft Launch) Ensure readiness of End of Line (EOL) testing & History card/travel card, Shower test, Drive test, Buy-off etc. Ensure conformity and adherence of torque QCOS, part genealogy, EOBD (European On Board Diagnostics)/OBD2 Resolution of field feedback captured through Visit to Dealers Ensure IPTV/warranty data availability Service Requirements & Readiness Monitor and ensure OK to Ship signoff Prepare documentation for TGR & TGW records for future projects Volume Ramp-up planning Prepare and implement plan for cycle time reduction across shops to meet market volumes Plan for DIFTR improvement, rework reduction and regularization of all ICAs Ensure ramp up at supplier end and timely material availability Stakeholder Profiles & Nature of Interactions Internal QA Build Issue resolution, EOL/Line DPV maturation Manufacturing Line readiness, training, quality improvements APL/TS Facility readiness, Bill of Process and Bill of Material preparation, cycle time improvements, ERC Design solutions for BITS, DPV. PO, PP vehicle buyoff Product Line Day to Day project coordination PE Dies and Fixture availability, HLTO plan P&SQ Material availability as per PO, PP plan HR Staffing Plan for all teams External Dealers, Customers Product feedback Desired Candidate Profile Education B.E./B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering) Relevant Experience : Technical knowledge of Assembly Shop and should have worked for 5-8 experience in Assembly Line and Launch process Exposure to Auto industry dynamics, trends and practices & Processes, WCQ Processes and Standards, Knowledge of Auto components and manufacturing processes. Financial and budgetary understanding. Skills & Competencies Driving Execution Customer Centricity Leading Change Operations Management Business and financial acumen Problem solving orientation. Risk management Show more Show less