Production Manager - Dry Bushing

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Panchmahal District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Vantara Corporation in India is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to plan and manage daily to monthly production schedules for dry bushings (RIP/RIS) and ensure strict adherence to process parameters, SOPs and safety requirements.

You will drive lean manufacturing, lead a production team, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, SCM, Sales, and Dispatch to optimize cycle time, yield and first-pass quality while pursuing capacity expansion and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, or Production Engineering.
• 10–15 years in manufacturing with at least 2 years in HV/EHV bushings or similar insulation products.
• Strong understanding of dry bushing technology (RIP/RIS) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for dry bushings (RIP/RIS).
• Ensure adherence to process parameters, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Lead and develop production team and foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
• Drive lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with Quality, Engineering, SCM, Sales, and Dispatch to optimize operations.

Skills

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Safety culture

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electrical/Mechanical/Production Eng

Job description

Job Description:

How you’ll make an impact

• Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for dry bushings (RIP/RIS).
• Ensure strict adherence to process parameters, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Support engineering in process optimization, new product introduction (NPI), and design changes.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with EHS and statutory requirements.
• Promote safety culture, conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and audits.
• Ensure proper handling of resins, chemicals, ovens, and high‑voltage test areas.
• Control manufacturing costs, scrap, and consumables.
• Drive lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve cycle time, yield, and first-pass quality.
• Support capacity expansion and debottlenecking activities.
• Lead and develop production team.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high‑performance team culture.
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, SCM, Sales, and Dispatch teams.
• 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

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, or Production Engineering
• 10–15 years in manufacturing and minimum 2 years in HV/EHV bushings or similar insulation products.
• Strong understanding of dry bushing technology (RIP/RIS) will have added advantages

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