Production Manager(Weldshop)NMPL-Hosur-BU3

Job description

Role & responsibilities 1. Achieve Production Targets • Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly production plans are achieved as per customer requirements. • Monitor production schedules and take corrective actions to meet delivery commitments. 2. Improve Quality Performance • Monitor weld quality and ensure adherence to quality standards, control plans, and customer specifications. • Reduce rejection, rework, and welding defects through effective process control and problem-solving initiatives. 3. Enhance Productivity • Optimize manpower allocation, machine utilization, cycle time, and line balancing. • Drive improvements in line efficiency and overall productivity. 4. Ensure Safety & Compliance • Implement and enforce safety standards, statutory regulations, and company policies within the weld shop. • Conduct regular safety audits, toolbox talks, and corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment. 5. Drive Cost Reduction Initiatives • Control welding consumable usage and minimize wastage. • Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and implement cost-saving projects to enhance operational efficiency. 6. Ensure Equipment Reliability • Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure maximum machine uptime. • Monitor preventive and predictive maintenance activities to avoid production disruptions. 7. Team Development & Leadership • Train, mentor, and develop supervisors, technicians, and operators. • Build technical competencies and leadership capabilities within the team. 8. Lead Continuous Improvement Programs • Drive Kaizen, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and other continuous improvement initiatives. • Identify process improvement opportunities and ensure successful implementation. 9. Focus on Customer Satisfaction • Support new product development, trial runs, and PPAP activities. • Ensure timely resolution of customer concerns and quality issues. 10. Monitor and Review Performance • Review key performance indicators (KPIs) including: • Production Achievement • OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) • PPM (Parts Per Million) • Rework and Rejection Levels • Safety Performance • Delivery Adherence • Prepare and present performance reports to management and recommend improvement actions. Preferred candidate profile 8 to 15 years of experience in automotive/manufacturing production. Minimum 5 years of experience in managing Weld Shop operations. Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, and IATF 16949 requirements preferred