Assistant General Manager / Deputy General Manager - Manufacturing

KONE Elevator India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE Elevator India is seeking an Executive level AGM/DGM – Manufacturing (Car & Door Factory) to lead the Sriperumbudur plant near Chennai. The role ensures safe, efficient, high‑quality production, driving cost reductions and operational excellence across manufacturing operations.

Reports to Manufacturing Director/Plant Head. Ideal candidate has 20–25 years in manufacturing with 5+ years in leadership, strong Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and experience with ERP systems and cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Production management, Operations Management, or Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations to achieve SQCDP targets.
• Ensure safe, efficient, high‑quality, cost‑effective production.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen initiatives.
• Manage production planning, capacity, and cost control.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and oversee vendor and internal collaboration.

Skills

Manufacturing Ops Mgmt

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Production Planning & Control

Capacity Management

TPM

Quality Mgmt Systems

Supply Chain & Inventory

SAP ERP

Data Analytics & KPIs

Root Cause Analysis

Budgeting & Cost Control

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Eng

Masters in Production/Operations Mgmt or MBA (preferred)

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

AGM / DGM - Manufacturing (Car & Door Factory) - ISU Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? We employ over 60,000 professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision to ‘Deliver the best people flow experience’. As a global leader, we provide elevators, escalators, automatic building doors as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their lifecycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings.

Job Title – A GM / DGM - Manufacturing (Car & Door Factory) - ISU

Job Location – Pillaipakkam, Sriperumbudur Factory (near Chennai, India)

Reports to – Manufacturing Director / Plant Head

Purpose of the Role

The AGM/DGM Manufacturing is responsible for leading manufacturing operations of Car & Door factory to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production. The role drives operational excellence through effective production management, resource optimization, people development, and continuous improvement initiatives. The incumbent ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting business growth, customer satisfaction, and factory performance objectives.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master’s Degree in Production management, Operations Management, or Business Administration preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 20 to 25 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, or factory management.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing production teams and manufacturing functions.
• Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and Productivity Improvement.
• Strong exposure to production planning, capacity management, quality systems, and cost management.
• Experience working in a multinational manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and driving change initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen
• Six Sigma Methodologies
• Production Planning & Control
• Capacity Management
• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Quality Management Systems
• Supply Chain & Inventory Management
• ERP Systems (SAP preferred)
• Data Analytics & Manufacturing KPIs
• Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
• Budgeting & Cost Control

KONE Values & Expectations

• Act as a role model for safety and ethics.
• Promote customer‑centric manufacturing excellence.
• Support sustainability and environmental objectives.
• Develop high‑performing teams and future leaders.
• Drive operational excellence aligned with KONE strategy and business objectives.

Manufacturing Operations Lead

• Lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations to achieve production targets related to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Productivity (SQCDP).
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, equipment, materials, and factory resources.
• Drive adherence to production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), throughput, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support new product introduction, engineering changes, and product lifecycle management activities.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
• Lead risk assessment activities and implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with KONE policies, statutory regulations, and industry standards.
• Drive quality excellence through robust quality management systems and continuous reduction of defects, rework, and customer complaints.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM, and value stream improvement initiatives.
• Implement productivity improvement projects to enhance operational performance and reduce costs.
• Drive digitalization and automation initiatives to improve manufacturing effectiveness.
• Identify and eliminate operational bottlenecks and waste across manufacturing processes.

Capacity Planning & Resource Management

• Ensure effective production planning and capacity management to meet business demand.
• Collaborate with Material Management, Manufacturing engineering, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams to optimize end‑to‑end value streams.
• Support investment planning and capital expenditure projects for factory expansion and modernization.

Financial & Cost Management

• Manage manufacturing budgets and achieve cost competitiveness targets.
• Drive material yield improvement, labor productivity enhancement, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Monitor factory KPIs and implement corrective actions to ensure financial targets are achieved.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop production managers, engineers, supervisors, and shop floor teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Build organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, and competency development programs.
• Promote employee engagement and a high‑performance work culture.

Strategy Deployment & Transformation

• Translate manufacturing strategy into actionable factory‑level plans.
• Support implementation of sustainability initiatives, operational transformation programs, and business excellence projects.
• Drive change management and ensure successful adoption of new processes, systems, and technologies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
• Near Miss Reporting
• Safety Audit Compliance
• Risk Reduction Actions Closure
• Quality First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Internal and Customer Defects
• Customer Complaints
• Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Delivery Completion of On‑Time factory (COT)
• Production Schedule Adherence
• Lead Time Reduction
• Productivity & Cost
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Labor Productivity
• Manufacturing Cost Reduction
• Inventory Optimization
• People Employee Engagement Score
• Training and Competency Development
• Attrition Rate
• Succession Readiness

Competency Profile

• Business Acumen – Understands business drivers, market dynamics, and manufacturing economics to make sound operational decisions.
• Leading Change – Drives transformation initiatives, promotes innovation, and effectively manages change across the organization.
• Communication – Communicates clearly and effectively with employees, customers, management, and stakeholders.
• People Leadership – Inspires, motivates, coaches, and develops teams to achieve individual and organizational goals.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset – Champions operational excellence, problem‑solving, and performance enhancement initiatives.
• Drive for Results – Demonstrates accountability, resilience, and focus on achieving challenging business objectives.

What do we offer?

Career progression and opportunities within a global organization; Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work; Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills; You are surrounded by fun colleagues and a lively working environment within Business Services team and KONE Front Line; The best part is all leaders are great and open‑minded.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co‑workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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Experience Level Executive Level