Assistant Manager - Assembly & Paint Shop

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

This position is within the Manufacturing Division offers a dynamic opportunity to lead and manage various aspects of product development and operational excellence. The key responsibilities and deliverables for this role include:

• Driving New Product Development initiatives to ensure timely and efficient product launches.
• Implementing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to optimise product designs for manufacturability.
• Overseeing Change Management activities to effectively transition projects and ensure stakeholder buy-in.
• Facilitating PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) to guarantee that the manufacturing process meets required specifications.
• Coordinating Line Trials to validate the efficiency of new processes and technologies prior to full-scale production.
• Championing Continuous Improvement initiatives across the team to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Managing Torquing guidelines and procedures to maintain high standards in assembly tasks.
• Leading Digitization efforts to transform traditional processes into efficient digital workflows.
• Implementing MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) for time study and analysis to improve work efficiency.
• Executing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programmes to ensure optimal equipment effectiveness.
• Driving Lean and Kaizen methodologies to foster a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency within the team.

Preferred Industries

Education Qualification

The ideal candidate for this position should possess a solid educational background, including:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (BE/B Tech) with a focus on Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering.

Additionally, the candidate should have:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing industry, specifically in roles that emphasize product development and process optimisation.

General Experience

General experience requirements for the Assistant Manager role include:

• A robust experience of 3-5 years, ideally within the Automotive sector or related industries such as Auto Components and Equipment.
• Proven track record in managing projects or teams in a manufacturing environment, showcasing problem-solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with industry standards and practices, including lean manufacturing principles, quality management systems, and engineering best practices.

This background will prepare the candidate to address the challenges posed in the manufacturing division effectively.

Critical Experience

The following critical experiences are essential to excel in this position:

• Hands-on experience with Product Development lifecycle from concept through to production, demonstrating a clear understanding of engineering processes.
• Experience in implementing DFM/DFA strategies that directly led to improved production efficiency and reduced costs.
• Active participation in PPAP submissions and successful track record of managing product approval processes.
• Evidence of leading Continuous Improvement projects, ideally with measurable outcomes, to enhance operational performance.
• Experience with tools like MOST and principles of Lean manufacturing to streamline operations.

This experience is critical for the candidate to contribute effectively to Mahindra & Mahindra’s commitment to excellence in the automotive domain.

System Generated Secondary Skills