Production Manager - Paint Shop - Automotive Manufacturing

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

Location: Waluj - Aurangabad

About the Company:

The company is a leading global automotive manufacturer known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a strong focus on continuous improvement, the organization is dedicated to delivering world-class products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

- Ensure achievement of daily/monthly production targets in Paint Shop with adherence to quality, cost and delivery requirements

- Monitor and control Paint Shop processes including pre-treatment, painting, curing and finishing operations

- Ensure smooth operation of paint shop equipment including painting bells, conveyors, ovens and utility systems

- Drive line efficiency, productivity improvement and manpower optimization initiatives

- Skill & capability development of team members

- Monitor critical process parameters and ensure process discipline for consistent paint quality

- Coordinate with QA for defect reduction, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions

- Lead troubleshooting activities for production and process-related issues

- Ensure implementation and sustenance of TPM, 5S, Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives

- Drive OEE improvement and reduction in paint consumption, rework and rejection levels

- Coordinate with Engineering and Maintenance teams for process improvements and equipment modifications

- Ensure adherence to safety, environmental and statutory requirements in Paint Shop operations

- Support new model trials, engineering changes and process validation activities

- Develop team capability through training, skill development and performance monitoring

- Ensure proper production reporting, documentation and shift-wise performance review

- Drive cost optimization initiatives related to consumables, utilities and manpower utilization