Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement process standards and guidelines for assembly operations.

• Meet production targets and timelines while ensuring adherence to quality standards.

• Plan and execute production schedules to optimize manpower and material flow.

• Manage and lead a team to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.

• Increase first-pass yield and ensure minimal rework in final vehicle assembly.

• Oversee correct part fitment for domestic and export models.

• Analyze workflow, space utilization, and equipment layout to improve efficiency.

• Provide insights for production cost optimization and process improvement.

• Conduct line balancing, troubleshooting, and resource allocation for smooth operations.

• Review production data, labor, and material costs to forecast future needs.

• Drive 5S, safety compliance, and continuous improvement activities at the shopfloor.

• Collaborate with Quality to analyze rejections and implement corrective actions.

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports and coordinate with departments for action plans.

• Manage new projects related to layout, infrastructure setup, and process planning.

• Evaluate and integrate new model designs into existing manufacturing processes.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes — casting, molding, painting, and assembly.

• Hands-on experience in assembly process troubleshooting, CTQ identification, and line balancing.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

• Conversant with in-process inspections and quality audits.

• Skilled in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis and reporting.

• Knowledge of equipment capability studies and production planning techniques.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a plant environment.

Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Automobile Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience
  OR
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Production / Automobile Engineering with 4+ years of experience.

• Proven experience in large-scale manufacturing or automotive assembly operations.

• Ability to verify process correctness and robustness.

• Excellent team management and resource planning skills.

• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership abilities.

• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Competencies & Behavioural Attributes

• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability.

• Team player with strong interpersonal and mentoring skills.

• Proactive, self-initiated, and adaptable to dynamic manufacturing environments.

• Strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills.

• Focused on innovation, efficiency, and quality excellence.