Deputy Manager - Production

Schneider Electric; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation, a Schneider Electric unit in India, is seeking a Deputy Manager - Production for the Ahmednagar Factory. You will lead shop-floor operations, drive Lean initiatives and ensure timely customer order fulfillment.

The role requires a production degree with 2–5 years of experience, and familiarity with SAP and MS Office. You will optimize processes, improve quality, and contribute to safety and productivity on the line.

Qualifications

• Degree in Production or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of production experience.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and quality basics.

Responsibilities

• Achieve production targets monthly, quarterly and yearly as per schedules.
• Improve quality on production lines with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive cost-saving through digitalization, automation and productivity improvements.
• Complete customer orders within 7 days and pursue continuous improvement via Lean/Value Stream/ PFMEA.
• Lead TPM initiatives, safety improvements and 5S on the shop floor.
• Improve labour productivity on the shop floor.

Skills

Shop floor experience

SAP

MS Office

Education

Degree (Production)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

This position will be based at Ahmednagar Factory for Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)

Designation:

Deputy Manager - Production

Qualification:

Degree (Production)

Experience:

2 years to 5 years

Key Deliverables / Key Responsibilities/Deliverables (Min 4 need to be filled in decreasing order of importance)

• 1 Achieve Annual/Monthly/Daily Production targets as per schedules.
• 2 Improve quality level for production lines with root cause analysis and corrective actions
• 3 Cost Saving through digitalization, automation, value engg, material productivity, labour productivity
• 4 Complete customer orders within 7 days. Continuous improvement through Lean/VSM/Pokayoke/PFMEA projects
• 5 TPM Initiatives on shop floor. Safety Improvements. 5S Sustenance on shop.
• 6 Improve labour productivity in shop.

Functional Competencies

1. Shop floor experience
2. SAP/Word/excel/PowerPoint Knowledge
3. Technical knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

1. Learning Attitude
2. Interpersonal Skills
3. Analytical Skills

What's in it for me?

• Hands-on role where your skills and contributions directly impact product quality
• Supportive team environment that values collaboration and continuous learning
• Opportunities to grow your expertise and take on new challenges
• Safe, well-organized workspace committed to operational excellence

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€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

This position will be posted until filled.

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