Production Leader - Automobile

Production Leader (Female Candidates Only)

Responsibility & Authority:

- Accountable for delivering as per agreed Delivery Schedules, meeting SQDCEP targets.

- Implements Safety in ways of working and processes, promoting and driving a safety culture among team members.

- Provides inputs towards Business Plan / Industrial Planning Process.

- Derives Operational objectives / KPIs / PIs from Plant Business plan and drives implementation of actions in Chassis Assembly / Preassemblies to achieve desired results.

- Plans & secures resources to meet targets within defined areas of responsibility.

- Drives implementation of VPS, Network within / outside GTO to share and benchmark best practices, resolve operational problems, improve coordination and processes, in order to efficiently run the Production Processes.

- Develops production capacity and delivery plan with inputs from Logistics, in line with Production Programme, monitors and takes corrective actions; ensures timely availability of resources; provides direction to Team Leaders / team members to support achievement of deliverables as planned.

- Reviews weekly & daily production performance, manages variations by re-planning, initiates corrective and preventive actions to realign with the plan, drives process improvements; measures effectiveness & efficiency of production to meet delivery targets on quality, cost, and timelines.

- Plans department activities, implements company initiatives, handles people management, and escalates people issues within his/her area.

- Identifies staff training needs, provides inputs for training module development, organizes technical and soft skills training, sets goals, and appraises team members to develop a motivated and committed team of professionals.

- Promotes a continuous improvement culture and the use of VPS tools in the team. Continuously works towards identifying efficiency improvement opportunities, initiates actions, and monitors progress.

Key Targets and Results:

- Delivery of All SQDCEP targets, KPIs / PIs.

- Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

- Drives engagement: Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

- Ensures ownership: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Core Competencies:

- Assembly Production in Four/Two-Wheeler Manufacturing.

- People & Union Management.

- Ability to build strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills.

- LEAN Systems / Tools.

- QMS - TS16949/2002 (E).

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

- Bachelor Degree in Engineering - Mechanical / Automobile / Production.

- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Production / Manufacturing function and with managerial experience of at least 8 years in leading teams.

- Experience in Assembly Production - Four/Two Wheel Manufacturing.

- Problem-solving and improvement mindset and methods.

- Manning and flexible manning systems.

- Team player; ability to build internal and external relationships and networks.

- Communication Skills - Fluency in English, Good working knowledge of MS Office.