Senior Manager Manufacturing

Gates Corporation; Dera Bassi; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 18,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in India is seeking an experienced Sr. Manager Production to drive operational excellence. This role involves managing production processes, ensuring quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of industry best practices. This position offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to be a part of a growing company.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in a similar role.
• 15-20 years' experience in manufacturing operations or related industry.
• Familiarity with 6-Sigma, kaizens, TPM, and quality concepts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure workflow.
• Implement process control measures to minimize defects.
• Supervise and mentor operators and technicians.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Process optimization

Team management

Communication skills

Education

BE/BTech/M.Tech in Engineering (Mechanical/Production)

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY

Gates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application‑specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. At Gates, we are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.

We don’t rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers’ demanding expectations. We invest in our people, bringing real‑world experience that enables us to solve our customers’ diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value‑added service offerings to support every facet of our customers’ operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. We are Gates.

Position Summary

We are searching for a Sr. Manager Production who possesses operational and leadership skills to operate effectively in a matrix environment and has confidence in driving aggressive growth plans. The person should have a consultative and collaborative style and a proven track record/achievement. We are only short‑listing driven, resilient, enterprising, agile and motivated individuals who want to be part of a growing company.

THE ROLE

This role is responsible for executing coordination with departments, clarifying deviations, ensuring quality production, meeting statutory regulations, and managing production and 5S implementation. Also make the strategies and action plans to achieve organizational goals together with global functional leaders (i.e. Innovation, Operations, Finance, HR, IT and Supply Chain) to achieve overall organization’s objectives. In addition, this role would have to liaise with multi‑discipline team including support functions, to delight our internal and external stakeholders. Overseeing production processes and guiding the team to achieve the production targets & budgets. Ensure efficient collaboration and coordination between relevant departments including procurement, distribution and management. Monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned beyond the core functions listed below.

The responsibilities of the role are to implement the required action plan, involve controlling, organizing, and monitoring production operations to meet targets, implementing corrective actions, and developing recovery plans for delays activities to support efforts to achieve the productivity plan.

The assigned territories include Fluid Power businesses in Lalru India. The specific responsibilities will fall into three primary areas:

Accountability #1: Customer (Internal / External Stakeholders)

• Oversee daily operations of the Spiral & Pole Built area, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to production schedules.
• Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily/weekly/monthly targets in line with customer specifications, meeting quality and delivery expectations, minimizing costs, and ensuring best working practices are maintained at all times.
• Implement process control measures to minimize defects and deviations.

Accountability #2: Process / Performance

• Analyze energy consumption and material utilization to enhance efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze key production metrics, such as cycle times, defect rates, and downtime.
• Implement best practices for cost reduction without compromising quality.
• Communicate and liaise with other departmental managers regarding throughput of stock to ensure production targets are met.
• Drive initiatives for waste reduction and improved yield.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams for preventive and predictive maintenance planning.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment.
• Drive compliance with environmental and workplace safety regulations.

Accountability #3: People

• Supervise and mentor operators and technicians in the production area.
• Conduct training sessions on process improvements, safety, and quality standards.
• Foster a culture of teamwork and continuous learning.
• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports for senior management and suggest improvement strategies.
• Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including engaging external resources as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages an area or multiple teams within a plant or corporate function.
• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
• Decisions guided by policies, resources and business plan; receives moderate guidance from direct manager.
• Integrates industry best practices to achieve objectives.
• Identifies and resolves moderately complex business problems.
• Impacts level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume and timeliness objectives.
• Guided by departmental policies, resource requirements, budgets and business plan.
• Implements, interprets and executes policies; makes process modifications.

Keys to Success

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own areas and knowledge of other areas.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 3+ direct reports.
• Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and sets priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges.
• Has performance management and people development responsibility for managers or associates.
• Provides subject matter guidance to associates, colleagues and/or customers.

Requirements And Preferred Skills

• 8-10 years of experience.
• BE/BTech/M.Tech in Engineering (Mechanical/Production).
• 15-20 years’ experience in auto/auto ancillary or similar manufacturing operations or industrial rubber industry.
• Knowledge of 6‑Sigma, policies, and procedures such as kaizens, kanbans, Error‑Proofing, TPM, SMED, SPC and 5‑S, APQP & quality concepts, standard work, cost‑reduction ideas.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Problem‑solving and process optimization expertise.
• Familiarity with ISO, IATF, or other relevant quality standards.
• Proficiency in data analysis and production planning tools.
• Good communication skills, knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Excellent business ethics and integrity.
• Strong team player, proactively able to step in to support other team members as needed and share knowledge to allow cross‑training of all functions, builds collaborative relationships.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee is required to travel domestically and internationally based on business requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are firmly committed to the equitable treatment of all our employees and qualified applicants for employment. Equal opportunity in all aspects of employment is one of our firmest and most basic beliefs and we will not tolerate any illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation. The Company will not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected class.