Assistant Production Manager

Creatara Mobility; Faridabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Creatara Mobility is seeking an Assistant Manager Production to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations from planning to delivery across the Faridabad facility. You will drive lean initiatives, supervise shop floor teams, and coordinate with planning, quality, and maintenance to meet daily, weekly, and monthly targets while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role demands hands-on leadership in an automotive or auto components environment, strong TPM/5S experience, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Diploma/B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering status required.
• 5–8 years in manufacturing operations with 3+ years in supervision.
• Experience in automotive/auto components or EV/manufacturing sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and control production targets and daily targets.
• Lead shop floor teams across fabrication, welding, assembly, and testing.
• Drive Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and TPM to improve OEE and reduce waste.
• Ensure quality standards, process SOPs, and safety compliance.
• Monitor line balancing, cycle times, and throughput to meet delivery commitments.

Skills

PPC

Shop floor management

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

OEE Monitoring

Education

Diploma / B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job Location: Faridabad, Sec-24 Haryana

Position Summary

The Assistant Manager Production will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling all manufacturing activities to ensure achievement of production targets, quality standards, delivery commitments, cost optimization, and continuous improvement objectives. The role requires strong leadership capabilities, hands-on shop floor management experience, and expertise in Lean Manufacturing practices within automotive or auto-component manufacturing environments.

Educational Qualification

• Diploma / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Additional certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or Industrial Engineering will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supervisory or team leadership roles.
• Experience in Automotive, Auto Components, EV Manufacturing, Sheet Metal, Fabrication, Welding, Chassis Assembly, Vehicle Assembly, or related industries is mandatory.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates having experience with reputed Automotive OEMs or Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers such as:

• JBM Group_ 2 Vehicle segment
• Neel Metal Products Ltd.
• Badve Engineering Ltd.
• Indo Autotech Ltd.
• Nagata India Pvt. Ltd.
• New Swan Group
• Hero MotoCorp Vendor Network
• Bajaj Auto Vendor Network
• TVS Motor Vendor Network
• Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) Vendor Network
• Other Automotive OEM / EV Manufacturing Companies

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Control

• Ensure achievement of daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Execute production plans in line with customer demand and business requirements.
• Coordinate with Planning, Purchase, Stores, Quality, and Maintenance departments to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Monitor machine utilization, manpower deployment, and production efficiency.
• Ensure optimal utilization of resources while minimizing downtime and bottlenecks.
• Track production output and take corrective actions for deviations.

2. Shop Floor Operations Management

• Lead and supervise production teams across fabrication, welding, assembly, testing, and vehicle integration processes.
• Monitor cycle times, takt time, productivity, line balancing, and throughput.
• Ensure smooth functioning of EV vehicle assembly lines and sub-assembly operations.
• Maintain production records, shift reports, and daily MIS.
• Drive operational discipline and adherence to production schedules.

3. Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Implement Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies across the plant.
• Drive Kaizen initiatives for productivity enhancement and cost reduction.
• Lead waste elimination programs focused on manpower, material, motion, inventory, defects, and waiting time.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), line efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Support TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) activities.

4. Quality & Process Excellence

• Ensure compliance with customer quality requirements and internal quality standards.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance teams to reduce defects, rejections, and rework.
• Implement and sustain SOPs, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and Process Standards.
• Support quality improvement projects and process capability enhancement.
• Ensure first-time-right manufacturing practices.

5. EV Vehicle Assembly & Process Management

• Monitor vehicle assembly operations including chassis assembly, battery integration, motor installation, wiring harness assembly, final assembly, and testing.
• Ensure process adherence during battery handling and electrical assembly operations.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Quality teams for new product introduction and process improvements.
• Support production ramp-up for new EV models and variants.

6. Safety, Environment & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) standards.
• Promote safe working practices across all production areas.
• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements and company safety policies.
• Drive workplace organization through implementation of 5S practices.
• Conduct regular safety audits and corrective actions.

7. Team Management & Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors, operators, and technicians.
• Conduct training programs to enhance employee skills and productivity.
• Monitor team performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Manage workforce discipline and employee engagement on the shop floor.

Key Skills Required

Technical Skills

• Production Planning & Control (PPC)
• Shop Floor Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• 5S Implementation
• Poka-Yoke
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• CAPA Management
• OEE Monitoring
• TPM Concepts
• Productivity Improvement
• Line Balancing
• Manufacturing Process Optimization
• Quality Systems Awareness
• EV Assembly Operations

Software Skills

• MS Excel (Advanced)
• Production MIS Reporting
• ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent)
• PowerPoint & Data Analysis Tools

Desired Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making approach.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Result-oriented mindset with focus on operational excellence.
• Hands-on approach toward shop floor challenges.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production Target Achievement (%)
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Productivity Improvement
• First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Rejection & Rework Reduction
• On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Line Efficiency Improvement
• Manpower Utilization
• Cost Reduction Initiatives
• Kaizen Implementation
• Safety Performance Metrics
• 5S Audit Scores
• Customer Complaint Reduction

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and industry standards.
• Opportunities for career growth in the rapidly expanding EV industry.
• Learning and development opportunities in advanced manufacturing technologies.