Manager, Production

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

Benefits offered by this job

Best In industry

Job summary

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) is seeking a Production Manager to lead the transfer of precision resistor production lines from Israel to our Chennai facility.

You will coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure infrastructure, equipment, processes, quality systems, and workforce readiness align for a successful transfer. The role requires a hands-on, strategic leader with extensive manufacturing engineering and project management experience, fluent English, and a track record in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or project management.
• Proven experience in production line transfer, industrialization, or manufacturing setup.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Ensure facility and infrastructure readiness (layout, utilities, environmental controls).
• Oversee installation, qualification, and validation of equipment and tooling.
• Coordinate jig and fixture manufacturing and duplication.
• Implement and validate BOMs and routings within ERP systems (QAD preferred).
• Ensure material flow, warehouse processes, and traceability readiness.
• Align engineering documentation, ECR/ECO processes, and technical standards.
• Support quality system alignment, including inspection plans and traceability requirements.
• Coordinate training, certification, and workforce readiness.
• Act as the primary liaison between Israel and India teams.
• Conduct structured progress reviews and proactively elevate risks.

Skills

English proficiency

Project management

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field

Tools

QAD ERP experience

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 and execution-driven Production Manager to lead the transfer of precision resistor production lines from Israel to our Chennai facility.

This is a strategic, hands-on role responsible for ensuring full operational readiness prior to and during the production transfer process. The selected candidate will coordinate cross-functional activities and ensure that infrastructure, equipment, processes, quality systems, and workforce readiness are aligned for successful implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure facility and infrastructure readiness (layout, utilities, environmental controls)
• Oversee installation, qualification, and validation of equipment and tooling
• Coordinate jig and fixture manufacturing and duplication
• Implement and validate BOMs and routings within ERP systems (QAD preferred)
• Ensure material flow, warehouse processes, and traceability readiness
• Align engineering documentation, ECR/ECO processes, and technical standards
• Support quality system alignment, including inspection plans and traceability requirements
• Coordinate training, certification, and workforce readiness
• Act as the primary liaison between Israel and India teams
• Conduct structured progress reviews and proactively elevate risks

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or project management
• Proven experience in production line transfer, industrialization, or manufacturing setup
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and operational flow
• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Transfer Molding processes
• Background in precision manufacturing or electronics production
• Familiarity with AS9100 or regulated manufacturing environments

Benefits

• Best In industry