Manager, Production & Production Excellence

The Impact You'll Make
As our Deputy Manager Production, You'll play a critical part in driving operational excellence in the AC Drives manufacturing area across all three value streams. By leading production teams and coordinating shift operations, the Production In-Charge ensures consistent delivery of high-quality products on schedule. Through effective supervision and proactive problem-solving, the role fosters a culture of collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement—ultimately contributing to enhanced productivity, customer satisfaction, and business growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Monitor processes to ensure achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) targets.
• Develop and optimize operations within allocated budgets for tools, materials, and expenses.
• Support new projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure smooth operations (e.g., security, medical clinic, cafeteria, human resources).
• Maintain electronic records and provide timely reports on turnover, production, attendance, and discipline control.
• Collaborate with management to identify and address training needs for personnel and the production area.
• Plan and execute shifts efficiently by coordinating resources and materials.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and ISO standards (ISO9001, ISO14001).
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to minimize disruptions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in Value Stream Mapping (VSM) exercises and result oriented demonstrations of productivity improvements
• Coach production associates on lean techniques/tools and facilitate lean events.
• Maintain and execute a continuous improvement (Kaizen) action list.
• Lead problem-solving analyses (e.g., 5 Whys, 4 Steps, 8Ds) and tactical implementation plans (TIP).
• Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders and ensure alignment with SIOP plans.
• Lead by example, demonstrating accountability for improving shopfloor operations.
• Maintain and update the skill matrix for production associates.
• Identify training needs and develop training programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
• Facilitate the professional development of production team members
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Production).
• 8 to 13 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience in automotive or EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) is preferred.
• Experience in deployment of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) & Total Quality Management (TQM)
• Results-oriented with a demonstrated leadership style.
• Proactive, organized, and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Tamizh (preferred).
• Willingness to provide factory support on weekends, if necessary.
  
  

Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.