Purpose of the Role:
To ensure achievement of SQPDCME (Safety, Quality, Productivity, Delivery, Cost, Morale & Environment) targets at line and Self-Directed Team (SDT) level. The role is responsible for production execution, line readiness, quality, productivity, manpower capability, safety, cost management and continuous improvement, while ensuring effective shop-floor execution and operator development.
Job Responsibilities
Production Planning & Execution
- Ensure production as per plan, sequence and priority while achieving HPeV, MOP and JPH targets.
- Ensure readiness of tools, equipment, materials and trained manpower.
- Coordinate with Technical Services, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Stores and PPC for uninterrupted production.
- Monitor line performance and address operational constraints.
New Product Introduction & Line Readiness
- Drive station-level readiness as per defined checklists and NPI requirements.
- Coordinate machine, equipment and tooling readiness for new product trials.
- Identify line-level issues and drive timely corrective actions with relevant functions.
Quality Management
- Drive resolution of daily process and product quality issues.
- Execute corrective and preventive actions based on customer, warranty, audit and internal feedback.
- Drive improvement in DRL, PDI, PQI, product/process audit and TCF DPV performance.
Productivity & Continuous Improvement
- Identify and eliminate NVA/ENVA through line balancing, Kaizen, FPBP and other improvement initiatives.
- Drive productivity improvement through material-flow optimisation, kitting and shop-floor improvements.
- Coordinate with Logistics, Stores and support functions to ensure availability of tools and indirect materials.
- Drive reduction in downtime and improvement in HPeV.
Manpower & Capability Development
- Ensure adequate and trained manpower for production requirements.
- Develop operator capabilities through skill, system and on-the-job training.
- Lead SDTs and drive initiatives for productivity and performance improvement.
- Coordinate with HR and SQPDCME teams to ensure training compliance and manpower readiness.
TPM & Shop Health Management
- Drive TPM practices and equipment-care culture among operators.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives for improvement of rejection, warranty, IDM and tool costs.
- Support initiatives for operational efficiency and shop health improvement.
Safety Management
- Ensure implementation of safety standards and safe working practices in the assigned area.
- Drive PPE compliance and safety awareness among permanent and temporary manpower.
- Identify and mitigate shop-floor safety risks and ensure achievement of safety targets.
Cost & Business Improvement
- Provide inputs for production and maintenance budgets and monitor key operating costs.
- Drive initiatives for waste reduction, cost optimisation and value generation.
- Participate in TCS, VAVE and other cost-reduction initiatives.
- Support achievement of WCQ and other business targets.
Qualification:
Desired Work Experience:
3-10 years in shop-floor/shop-technology operations, including at least 3 years in relevant production operations. Strong manufacturing and shop-floor technical knowledge is essential.
Desired Industry and Sectors:
Automotive, auto-component, vehicle assembly, production engineering or other high-volume discrete manufacturing environments.
Necessary Knowledge:
- Production & manufacturing operations
- SQPDCME, quality & safety management
- Productivity improvement & line balancing
- TPM & equipment management
- Manpower & capability development
- Cost reduction & continuous improvement
- NPI & line readiness
- Problem solving & production systems
Skills & Competencies:
Driving Execution:
Delivering production and business priorities through disciplined execution.Customer Centricity:
Focus on customer requirements, quality and issue resolution.Leading Change:
Driving process, technology and continuous improvement initiatives.Operations Management:
Strong production, manpower and SQPDCME management capability.Business & Financial Acumen:
Understanding of manufacturing costs, productivity and value creation.Problem Solving:
Structured root-cause analysis and sustainable corrective action.Risk Management:
Proactive identification and mitigation of operational, quality and safety risks.People Leadership:
Developing teams, leading SDTs and building a high-performance shop-floor culture
