Senior Manager - Manufacturing Process Planning

Mann And Hummel Filter Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mann And Hummel Filter Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Manager for Process Planning to drive the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes. You will lead a team of engineers and coordinate with R&D to ensure design for manufacturing and cost-efficient production.

The role demands 18–25 years in manufacturing engineering with strong tooling and process optimization skills, plus knowledge of MRP/MES and lean manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor degree in tool design / tool making from NTTF, GTTC & CIPET.
• Total 18–25 years hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering and tooling (Injection Mold design / assembly processes).
• Familiar with production processes and working processes (pleating, plastic injection molding, plastic welding, assembly) and IATF 16949 concepts (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control plan).
• Knowledge in MRP, Routing, BOM, MES; ability to troubleshoot defects with problem-solving tools.
• Lean manufacturing experience; automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and implementation of manufacturing processes.
• Lead, direct, develop and coordinate a high-performance engineering team.
• Collaborate with R&D to ensure design for manufacturing.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost competitiveness in production.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, ISO/IATF standards, and update risk assessments.
• Improve plant carbon footprint and maintain SQDC metrics.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Education

Diploma / Bachelor degree in Tool design / Tool making

Tools

MS Office

SAP PP

MES

Job description

Senior Manager - Process Planning Role Summary

The incumbent oversees the development and implementation of manufacturing processes. A team of advanced manufacturing engineers, project engineers and production engineers are supporting the fulfillment of tasks.

Main Tasks

• Functional Plan required budgets and human resources in area of responsibility
• Ensure that latest knowledge in industry and best practices in companies are applied
• Contribute to continuous improvement of manufacturing processes
• Close collaboration with R&D to ensure design for manufacturing
• Apply latest technology from related industry to ensure competitiveness
• Ensure the appropriate balance between automation and manual production processes
• Support continuous improvement for new and existing processes to ensure competiveness of production costs
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation; apply policies and processes; provide healthy, safe and environmentally friendly work places and state‑of‑the‑art production processes and infrastructure; Apply adequate protection and emergency concepts based on continuously updated risk assessments
• Ensure that all relevant internal and external norms and standards (e.g. ISO/IATF) are applied
• Contribute to improvement of plant carbon footprint

Leadership

• Lead, direct, develop and coordinate a high performance team under his supervision for engineering
• Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed
• Enhance SQDC target development TTP – Time to Pass and IPT achievement
• Variance/deviation in standard costs / compliance with machine and tooling cost
• OEE Non quality cost index
• Customer ppm Customer complaints
• HSE (Accident Frequency Rate, Energy Efficiency, Recycling Rate)

Experience Required

• Diploma / Bachelor degree in Tool design / Tool making from NTTF, GTTC & CIPET
• Overall 18-25 years of hands‑on experience of manufacturing engineering and relevant experience in Tool room as Injection Mold designer/ Assembly operations process engineering.
• Familiar with required production processes and working processes (e.g. pleating, plastic injection molding, plastic welding, assembly, digitalization tools) Mold manufacturing processes and Molding process IATF 16949 awareness (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control plan etc.)
• Adequate knowledge in MRP, Routing, BOM, MES Ability to troubleshoot the defects with problem‑solving tools.
• Process improvement and analysis in Micro level Excellent verbal and written communication skills Familiar with measuring devices Familiar in applying Lean Manufacturing Preferred: Experience in Manufacturing Engineering for automotive products

Language and Computer Abilities

• Fluent in written and oral English communication preferred
• Relevant IT tools (MS Office, SAP PP, MES etc.)

Competencies

Leading People Impact and Influence Cooperation and Collaboration Achievement Orientation Strategic Drive and Innovation Managing Execution Adaptability and Learning Organizational Awareness

Experience Level Senior Level