Sr. Production Manager, Manufacturing , Coil

Noresco; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Senior Production Manager for its coil manufacturing operations at the Sricity site. You will oversee end-to-end assembly, production planning, quality control, and safety compliance, while driving cost-effective delivery and process improvements.

The role requires 10–15 years in production management, with HVAC domain expertise, Lean/Six Sigma experience, and strong leadership across cross-functional teams. It’s a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10–15 years of experience in production management, preferably HVAC related manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, components and assembly processes.
• Familiar with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and Quality Management System (ISO 9001).
• Proven experience leading assembly line operations and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and communication abilities.
• Proficient in ERP and production planning software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and control the assembly line operations for Light commercial product.
• Ensure optimal utilization of resources (manpower, materials and machines).
• Implement and maintain production standards, procedures and quality control systems.
• Monitor production KPIs and ensure adherence to safety, quality and compliance standards.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, engineering and quality control departments.
• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and motivate production staff to achieve performance and safety goals.
• Identify and troubleshoot production bottlenecks or delays.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with operators and key stakeholders to align with business requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Quality control

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP system

Production planning software

Job description

Role: Senior Production Manager - Manufacturing, Coil

Location: Sricity

Full/ Part-time: Full time

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About the role:

We are seeking a detail -orianted and experienced Senior Production Manager to oversee the end to end assembly operations of our air conditioning unit manufacturing line. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing production planning, quality control, team performance, process improvement and ensuring on-time delivery in a cost-effective and safe manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY:

Key Responsibility

• Plan, organize and control the assembly line operations for Light commercial product.
• Ensure optimal utilization of resources ( manpower, materials and machines).
• Implement and maintain production standards, procedures and quality control systems.
• Monitor Production KPI’s and ensure adherence to safety, quality & compliance standards.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, engineering and quality control departments.
• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and motivate production staff to achieve performance and safety goals.
• Identify and troubleshoot production bottlenecks or delays.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with operators(s) while effectively resolving performance/capability issues through close co-ordination with key stakeholders like process engineering, quality, supply chain to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Must have good analytical abilities to assess the production performance on daily, monthly and annual basis against criteria such as efficiency, labour and material productivity, quality,
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to build effective working relationships with operators.

Qualification & Skill:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience - 10-15 Yrs. Experience in Production management, preferably in HVAC related manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, components & assembly processes.
• Familiar with Lean manufacturing, six sigma & Quality management system.
• Proven experience in leading assembly line operations and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and communication abilities.
• Proficient in production planning software and ERP system.
• Experience in ISO -9001 certified environments.
• Working knowledge of health & Safety standards.
• Factory based role with frequent exposure to machinery and production floor activities.

Benefits

We are committed to offering competitive benefits programs for all of our employees, and enhancing our programs when necessary.

• Make yourself a priority with flexible schedules, parental leave
• Drive forward your career through professional development opportunities
• Achieve your personal goals with our Employee Assistance Programme

We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits and wellbeing programs. Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees’ health, security, and success.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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