Asst.Manager-Production

cvgrp; Indore District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is seeking a Production Management & Efficiency leader in Indore to drive line efficiency and optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, and materials. The role covers productivity improvement, quality and cost initiatives, and continuous improvement across multiple production processes.

You will own KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and OEE, while coordinating with maintenance, planning and other functions to minimize downtime

Qualifications

• Experience in Production Planning & Control and Lean Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Line Balancing and TPM.
• Proficiency in Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and Waste Elimination.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 & Core Tools and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Achieve line efficiency targets and optimize manpower, machinery, and materials.
• Lead and develop production team to meet daily plans and norms.
• Monitor daily production activities to meet output targets on time.
• Own KPIs for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and OEE.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce downtime and improve machine availability.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Planning and other departments to reduce defects and scrap.
• Prepare and review daily/weekly production plans and ensure material availability.

Skills

Production Planning & Control

Lean Manufacturing

Line Balancing

Most & Time Study

Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone)

IATF 16949 Core Tools

ERP Systems

Kaizen & Continuous Improvement

Tools

ERP Systems

IATF 16949 Core Tools

Job description

Production Management & Efficiency

• Consistently achieve line efficiency targets and ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, and materials.
• Lead, guide, motivate, and strengthen the production team to achieve daily production plans and agreed production norms.
• Monitor daily production activities and ensure achievement of output targets within specified timelines.
• Own and deliver departmental KPIs related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE).

Productivity Improvement & Industrial Engineering

• Reduce production losses through MOST Study, Method Study, Operator Activity Study, and Micro-Motion Study.
• Analyze workflow and implement productivity improvement initiatives to optimize cycle time and resource utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on operational excellence.
• Minimize production downtime through systematic downtime analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Improve machine availability through TPM activities and effective coordination with the maintenance team.
• Implement corrective and preventive measures related to Man, Machine, Material, and Method (4M).

Quality & Cost Improvement

• Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and support departments to reduce in-process PPM and improve process capability.
• Monitor rejection, rework, and scrap levels and implement corrective actions to reduce quality losses.
• Ensure adherence to customer-specific quality requirements and internal quality standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Promote and implement Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, Lean Manufacturing, and Waste Elimination initiatives.
• Drive value-added activities and support cost reduction projects across production processes.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Production Planning & Material Coordination

• Prepare and review daily and weekly production plans based on customer schedules and organizational requirements.
• Coordinate with feeder shops and relevant departments to ensure JIT availability of materials.
• Review stock of Finished Goods (FG), Work-in-Progress (WIP), and pending customer orders for effective planning.
• Ensure generation of work orders and issue slips as per the production plan.
• Monitor material usage against BOM and investigate deviations with appropriate documentation.

Inventory & Dispatch Coordination

• Follow up on material shortages with Purchase and Stores departments to avoid production interruptions.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Dispatch teams for timely dispatch of finished goods.
• Ensure compliance with JIT, JIS, FIFO, and customer delivery requirements.

ERP & System Management

• Ensure accurate implementation and usage of ERP systems in production planning and execution.
• Verify production transactions, material consumption, work order closure, and inventory records within ERP.
• Provide ERP-related guidance and on-the-job training to team members.

Training & Team Development

• Conduct training for new employees, operators, and trainees on production processes, quality requirements, safety standards, and work instructions.
• Develop team competency through continuous skill enhancement initiatives.
• Maintain discipline, safety awareness, and adherence to standard operating procedures.

Quality Management System & Compliance

• Maintain working knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements and related production documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and audit requirements.
• Support internal, customer, and certification audits.

Required Competencies

• Technical Skills-Seating Industry will be preferable
• Production Planning & Control
• Lean Manufacturing
• Line Balancing
• MOST & Time Study Techniques
• Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone)
• IATF 16949 & Core Tools
• ERP Systems
• Kaizen & Continuous Improvement

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to CVG will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the autho