Graduate Apprentice Trainee

Volvo; Hoskote; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 8,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer located in Hoskote, India, is seeking a skilled individual to support daily production operations. The role involves data management, continuous improvement activities, and applying lean manufacturing principles. Ideal candidates should possess a B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with strong analytical capabilities and proficiency in MS Office tools. Join a passionate team committed to shaping sustainable transport solutions.

Qualifications

• Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze production and quality data.
• Familiarity with lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Muri/Mura/Muda elimination).
• Proficiency in data management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in process improvement activities.
• Manage live-time production data.
• Collect and analyze data for root-cause analysis.
• Support video study analysis.
• Contribute to digitalisation strategies for Production.
• Report unsafe conditions and assist in risk assessment.
• Track and update status of WIP vehicles.

Skills

Technical & Analytical Skills

Lean tools familiarity

Digital & System Skills

Adaptability & Learning Agility

Education

B.E / B.Tech Mechanical / Industrial Engineering / Production

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Purpose

Responsible for supporting daily production operations through effective data management, live-time monitoring, and continuous process improvement activities. The role focuses on learning and applying lean manufacturing principles to identify and eliminate MURI (overburden), MURA (unevenness), and MUDA (waste) within the assembly process. Contributes to enhancing productivity, ensuring process stability and efficiency thro Process Improvement.

Main Task

• Assist in process improvement activities to identify and eliminate M3MU’s (Muri, Mura, Muda) within the assembly line.
• Manage live-time production data by coordinating with Team Leaders (TLs) and Production Leaders (PLs), ensuring accurate maintenance of KPI/PI records.
• Collect and analyze data related to ANDON triggers and quality remarks to support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support video study analysis to optimize work methods, improve process flow, and reduce cycle time.
• Contribute to digitalisation strategies for Production.
• Support safety initiatives by reporting unsafe conditions and assisting in risk assessment activities.
• Assist in tracking and updating the status of WIP vehicles and ensure proper documentation flow.
• Daily Gemba walks and identify Obnormalities.
• Assist IMQ (In-Process Quality) teams in random inspection activities
• Data Management - Ensure accurate maintenance of KPI/PI data and support the preparation of daily/weekly performance reports.
• Assist in trials, validation activities, and implementation of process improvements or engineering changes.

Competence Requirements

B.E / B.Tech Mechanical / Industrial Engineering / Production from any College having marks of 60%

1)Technical & Analytical Skills

a.Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze production and quality data.

b.Familiarity with lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Muri/Mura/Muda elimination).

2)Process & Continuous Improvement Mindset

3)Digital & System Skills

a.Proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint for data management and reporting.

4)Adaptability & Learning Agility

Key Success Factors

• Commitment to Continuous Improvement
• Open positive attitude, goal oriented & flexible
• Strong Analytical Capability

Working relationship

Internal

• Logistics/Quality/Maintenance
• Other Production Leaders and Team Leaders in the plant

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Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Group Trucks Operations

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the‑art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?