Manager Production

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG); Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

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Job summary

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) in Chennai seeks a Manager, Production for Assembly to lead a manufacturing team at the Oragadam facility. You will optimize production processes, manage staffing across shifts and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery in a high-precision assembly environment.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and Lean manufacturing experience, with a focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration to meet business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams and optimizing processes.
• Ability to plan, schedule and supervise tasks across shifts.
• Strong focus on quality, safety and Lean practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production assembly operations and drive efficiency.
• Lead workforce, assign tasks, monitor performance and deadlines.
• Ensure quality standards and safety compliance.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for capacity planning.
• Define Lean metrics and monitor KPI attainment.

Skills

Excellent communication & Presentation

Leadership & Delegation

Problem solving & analytics

Task scheduling

Initiative & drive

Interpersonal skills

Tools

ERP Exposure

Job description

Job Description

As a global leader in precision measurement sensing technologies, VPG addresses an expanding array of applications in which accuracy, reliability, and repeatability make the difference. Whether in the design and safety of new generations of cars, trucks, and planes or optimizing advanced medical equipment and consumer products, VPG’s deep engineering expertise makes the world safer, smarter, and more productive.

We are seeking a highly motivated Manager, Production for Assembly at Oragadam, Chennai to join our Production team on a full-time basis.

Position Description (A brief overview of the overall purpose of the position:

This Role will play a critical role in overseeing and optimizing the production processes and resources to ensure efficient operations. You will lead a team of dedicated employees and work collaboratively with various departments to drive excellence in production quality, efficiency, and safety to meet business needs

Major Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage and supervise the workforce, including task allocation, setting deadlines, and monitoring performance
• Maintaining a positive work environment is essential for employee satisfaction and retention.
• Ensuring that products or materials are efficiently stored, allocated, and replenished to meet business needs.
• Ensuring that the products delivered meet the established standards of quality.
• Planning – Demand /Forecast/Capacity Planning /Warehouse Management
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve operational goals.
• Defining Lean objective and metrics for all functions and driving accomplishment of all metrics
• Ensuring that the organization adheres to all legal requirements, industry standards, and internal policies
• Monitor, measure andreporton operationalissues, opportunities and development plans and achievements within agreed formats and timescales
• Full knowledge and control of all production line information: capacity, yield, quality tests and working procedures.

Critical skills & Attributes:

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication & Presentation skills
• Taking Initiative, Led by Example
• Task Scheduling
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Leadership and Effective Delegation
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Essential Competencies

• Leadership and Team Management
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem solving and Continuous Improvement

Good to have Competencies

• ERP Exposure
• Exposure with Bench Marking Practices

Technical Competencies

• TPM/ Lean manufacturing Black belt
• Quality Systems
• Manufacturing Process Knowledge
• Quality Systems and Procedure

Benefits

Best In Industry