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Manufacturing - Operations
Manager - Manufacturing
Manufacturing - Operations
#715615
Remote / WFH
KBD Talent Forge India Pvt Ltd · Chennai, Tamil Nadu ·
Job Description
Job description
Job Title: Manufacturing Manager
We are hiring an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead plant operations, ensuring efficient production, quality compliance, and continuous improvement. The role demands strong leadership, operational excellence, and a focus on cost, quality, and delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations to meet production, quality, and cost targets
- Develop and implement production plans aligned with business requirements
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and statutory norms
- Drive lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Monitor and improve plant KPIs (OEE, productivity, downtime, scrap rates)
- Lead, mentor, and develop production and shop-floor teams
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and uptime
- Work closely with supply chain and procurement for material availability
- Implement cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives
- Drive digitization and automation initiatives within manufacturing processes
KPIs / Success Metrics:
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Production output vs. plan
- Cost per unit and operational efficiency
- Quality metrics (defect rates, rework, scrap)
- Safety compliance and incident reduction
Requirements:
- 10-15 years of experience in manufacturing/plant operations (automotive preferred)
- Strong knowledge of production processes, quality systems, and plant management
- Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or similar frameworks
- Proven leadership and team management capabilities
- Ability to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement
Job Title: Manufacturing Manager
We are hiring an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead plant operations, ensuring efficient production, quality compliance, and continuous improvement. The role demands strong leadership, operational excellence, and a focus on cost, quality, and delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations to meet production, quality, and cost targets
- Develop and implement production plans aligned with business requirements
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and statutory norms
- Drive lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Monitor and improve plant KPIs (OEE, productivity, downtime, scrap rates)
- Lead, mentor, and develop production and shop-floor teams
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and uptime
- Work closely with supply chain and procurement for material availability
- Implement cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives
- Drive digitization and automation initiatives within manufacturing processes
KPIs / Success Metrics:
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Production output vs. plan
- Cost per unit and operational efficiency
- Quality metrics (defect rates, rework, scrap)
- Safety compliance and incident reduction
Requirements:
- 10-15 years of experience in manufacturing/plant operations (automotive preferred)
- Strong knowledge of production processes, quality systems, and plant management
- Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or similar frameworks
- Proven leadership and team management capabilities
- Ability to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement
