Manager Production

Vertiv; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Production Manager in Maharashtra, India to oversee the metals department's operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of management experience, relevant qualifications, and the ability to develop and coach a diverse team. Responsibilities include planning production activities, maintaining quality systems, and collaborating with different departments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of management experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication processes and scheduling.
• Proficient in using measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities of the metals department to ensure safety and quality.
• Implement KPI reporting to drive high performance.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment and training needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Team development

Production management

CNC operation

ISO and Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing technology or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Programming software

Job description

Overview

The Production Manager will lead the activities of the metals department to ensure safety for plant personnel, achieve quality products, maintain productivity numbers, and meet cost targets to ensure on‑time production in accordance with established company standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and achieve safety, quality, customer delivery, and cost targets.
• Implement and maintain visual KPI reporting to drive high performance teams.
• Evaluate personnel requirements based on business and employee needs.
• Recommend equipment, tooling, and processes to support business objectives.
• Evaluate training requirements and request necessary training.
• Conduct departmental meetings and ensure applicable tier meetings are conducted regularly.
• Report any equipment that is not in safe operating condition and remove it from use.
• Maintain a good standard of housekeeping.
• Train and instruct employees in the performance of their work, assigned jobs, and familiarize them concerning company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Establish skill development plans for direct reports to foster an environment of career improvement and talent development.
• Plan and schedule production activities and supervise the production process.
• Ensure effective management of production lines.
• Ensure quality systems are in place and utilized to guarantee the integrity of products.
• Ensure accurate costing for responsible work centers and seek improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate fabrication capacity model and ensure a properly level‑loaded plan that aligns with demand.
• Develop programming practices that align with plant inventory and material utilization goals.
• Work out the material and human resources as needed.
• Work with managers effectively to execute the policies and goals of the organization.
• Liaise with different departments such as suppliers, managers and others to prevent any probable delay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing technology, engineering, business administration or an equivalent preferred.
• 15+ years of management experience.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience with MS Office and ERP systems.
• Formal training and/or at least 2 years of experience with equipment programming software.
• Ability to develop and coach a diverse team.
• Knowledge of ISO and Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma.
• 10 years of experience in production management, scheduling and metal fabrication processes preferred.
• Proficient in the use of measuring instruments, e.g. calipers, protractors.
• CNC operating experience preferred.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 10%

About the Team

Work Authorization: Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.