Production Manager

Job Description

1. Plant Operations & Strategic Oversight

• Oversee all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality control, and logistics.
• Participate in the development and execution of production-related policies and strategic plans.
• Prepare and manage the plant budget, including forecasting, cost control, and investment planning.
• Develop and present investment proposals for executive team approval.

2. Production Planning & Management

• Manage the full production cycle across all Value Streams, including prototypes, serial production, and spare parts.
• Monitor daily production output against planned targets to ensure timely delivery.
• Allocate and adjust manpower based on the production plan, customer demands, and company priorities.
• Ensure staffing levels meet operational needs with a focus on financial efficiency and quality.

3. Performance Monitoring & KPI Management

• Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to delivery, quality, and productivity.
• Implement corrective actions and improvement plans when KPIs are not met.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.

4. Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives

• Lead initiatives to eliminate waste, implement 5S, and drive continuous improvement in production.
• Develop manufacturing processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize quality, productivity, and cost structures.
• Monitor and support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, train, and develop production staff with a focus on Lean manufacturing principles, cross-functional skill building, and workplace safety.
• Cultivate a culture of responsibility, accountability, and continuous performance improvement.

Special powers/authorization

Operational Control & Flexibility

• Stop the production process in case of product and/or process non-conformities to ensure quality and compliance.
• Propose and implement overtime and workforce reallocation between projects to address production needs and ensure continuity.
• Actively participate in internal committees and cross-functional working groups to support company-wide initiatives, share best practices, and align departmental goals with broader organizational objectives.

Requirements training & special knowledge

• Technical education (e.g. engineering)
• long-term experience in serial production in the Automotive Industry
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and Lean

Manufacturing principles

• good language skills in English and/or German
• Proficiency in using ERP and manufacturing software and Microsoft Office

Suite

• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3
• Ability to work independently and in a dynamic atmosphere

Compensation Offered

depending on candidates knowledge and experience

Locations of posting/resume to be sent

, Chennai.

Please send your resumes to our service provider : mohamed.rabic@startup-factory.biz