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Description
Tenneco is one of the worlds leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78
000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide Through our four business groups, DRiV, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket Position: Production Manager Location: Bengaluru Experience: 10+ years of experience in manufacturing Educational Qualification: Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, Production Engineering or a related field Job Summary Oversee and manage the production of piston rings ensuring efficiency, quality and cost-effectivenessLead a team to optimize manufacturing processes, production planning and maintenanceEnsure compliance with safety, quality standards and industry regulations Key Responsibilities Production Management:Oversee daily piston ring manufacturing operations ensuring optimal productivityDevelop and implement production schedules and workflows to meet targetsOptimize machining, coating and finishing processes for efficiencyEnsure on-time delivery while maintaining cost efficiency Process Improvement & Lean Manufacturing:Implement Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies to improve productionIdentify bottlenecks and enhance cycle time reduction and waste minimizationImprove tooling and machine utilization for higher efficiency Quality Assurance & Compliance:Ensure compliance with ISO/TS 16949, IATF 16949 automotive standardsWork with the Quality Control team to reduce defects and improve product qualityConduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions for quality issues Team Leadership & Workforce Management:Lead a team of operators, supervisors and engineers in productionTrain and mentor staff in best manufacturing practices and safety protocolsPromote a culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement Equipment & Maintenance Oversight:Monitor and ensure the proper functioning of CNC machines, casting, coating and grinding machines used in piston ring productionCoordinate with the maintenance department for predictive and preventive maintenance schedulesTroubleshoot production issues related to machinery, tools and raw materials Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination:Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure raw material availabilityOptimize inventory management to prevent overstocking or shortagesMaintain records of production output, material usage and wastage Safety & Compliance:Enforce workplace safety guidelines to prevent accidents and hazardsEnsure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulationsConduct safety drills and risk assessments periodically Skills & QualificationsExpertise in production processes like casting, turning, coating, grinding & finish machiningStrong knowledge of CNC programming, automation & precision manufacturingProficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S and KaizenExperience in quality control standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001 etc)Knowledge on FMEA, toolings & fixturesExcellent leadership, problem-solving & decision-making skillsKnowledge of SAP and production planning tools