Production Manager

hitachi; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED in Maneja, Gujarat, is seeking a Team Leader (M2) for Production & Scheduling. You will lead a professional team, plan and optimize production schedules, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

The role requires a Mechanical or Electrical engineering degree with 8–10 years’ manufacturing experience and SAP PP/MM proficiency. English fluency is essential, with a focus on cost efficiency and project collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 8–10 years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on SAP PP & MM experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is an advantage.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Schedule daily, weekly and monthly production across lines and work centres.
• Lead and supervise production teams ensuring safety and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives across operations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling bottlenecks.
• Lead technology transfer for new products and support greenfield/brownfield projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP S/4HANA (PP/MM)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Location:

Maneja, Gujarat, India

Job ID:

R0108592

Date Posted:

2025-10-16

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Manufacturing Production Scheduling work focuses on scheduling production, processing, assembly, and packaging activities including: Scheduling the human resources, tools, and equipment needed for the production process. Selecting and sequencing available resources and required processing to individual work centers or lines. Implementing scheduling changes due to backlogs, design changes, machine downtime or material/labor shortages A Team Leader (M2) supervises professional level employees (typically entry or experienced level) and may also supervise some para-professional employees. Responsibilities typically include: Setting goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results. Problems faced may be difficult but typically are not complex. Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers and stakeholders.

How you’ll make an impact

• Ensure all production activities comply with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, monitor and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules. Allocate resources, tools, and equipment to meet production targets.
• Sequence tasks and assign workloads to work centers or production lines. Adjust schedules in response to design changes, backlogs, machine downtime, or material/manpower shortages.
• Communicate changes and updates effectively to internal stakeholders and team members. Analyze current processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and bottlenecks and implement best practices. Ensure in process quality checks and skill certification of blue-collar employees.
• Blue collar management for optimum qualitative output. Drive operational efficiency and enhance productivity across our manufacturing processes.
• Take ownership of equipment and facility performance within the production line, and proactively recommend technical improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and safety
• Monitor production costs and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Identify opportunities in production area and lead improvement activities (JDI, Kaizens, A3) and oversees implementation and deployment of actions to improve production performance.
• Lead Technology Transfer of new products for Production and participate in all the Greenfield/Brownfield projects for new facility development, expansion, or incorporation in existing line.
• Leading the Lean Light House deployment with factory operations team. Set clear goals and objectives for team members aligned with operational outcomes.
• Supervise professional and para-professional staff, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to team members. Oversee the entire production process, from the initial manufacturing stages through to final packing and dispatch to ensure overall operational efficiency
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering - Mechanical/Electrical with 8-10 years' experience in a manufacturing environment required, preferably from Switchgear Industry.
• Hand on experience on using S4 HANA / SAP (PP & MM modules). Should have high attitude for quality.
• Experienced professional in Continuous Improvement. (Greenbelt in Lean Sis Sigma is an advantage).
• Proven track record in driving quality and continuous improvement across operations
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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