Advanced Specialist - Production

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Production Management

In short

Autoliv India is seeking an experienced Production Specialist in Bangalore to lead production operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and team development within automotive manufacturing. The role focuses on achieving production, quality, safety, delivery, and cost objectives using the Autoliv Production System (APS) and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

Ensure production teams are effectively resourced and operate according to APS standards.
Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions.
Drive adherence to standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Analyze quality reports and support problem-solving initiatives.
Manage production capacity in line with customer demand.
Lead productivity improvement and cost optimization initiatives.
Implement Lean Manufacturing, JIT, Jidoka, and Visual Management tools.
Conduct line balancing, manpower optimization, and process improvement activities.
Develop and maintain Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
Lead daily production meetings and communicate key plant priorities.
Promote a culture aligned with Autoliv values and safety standards.
Drive employee engagement, accountability, and performance management.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships through effective communication.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational objectives.

Requirements

Production Management and Manufacturing Operations experience.
Lean Manufacturing and World-Class Manufacturing Practices.
APS / Production System Implementation.
JIT, Jidoka, Kaizen, Andon, and Visual Management Tools.
FMEA, Quality Systems, and Process Improvement.
Line Balancing and MOST Time Calculation.
Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
Productivity and Cost Reduction Initiatives.
Customer Focus, Global Perspective, Innovation Mindset.
Sound Decision-Making, Execution Excellence, Accountability.
Collaboration, Team Leadership, Employee Development, Trust Building.
English language proficiency.
Flexible to work in shifts and 6 days a week.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and consistently meet customer requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Diploma with 12-15 years of relevant production experience, or BE with 6-8 years of relevant production experience.
Additional training or certification in Safety is preferred.
Experience in automotive manufacturing or assembly operations.
Exposure to multinational manufacturing environments.
Experience in multi-product, multi-customer production environments.
Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil languages are preferred.

Benefits

Opportunities designed to enhance career and personal development.
New and different perspectives that ensure team success.
Commitment to developing people’s skills, knowledge, and creative potential.
Training and development programs emphasizing technical competency, leadership development, and business management skills.

Skills

Production ManagementManufacturing OperationsLean ManufacturingWorld-Class Manufacturing PracticesAPSProduction System ImplementationJITJidokaKaizenAndonVisual ManagementFMEAQuality SystemsProcess ImprovementLine BalancingMOST Time CalculationValue Stream MappingProductivityCost ReductionCustomer FocusGlobal PerspectiveInnovationDecision-MakingExecutionAccountabilityCollaborationTeam LeadershipEmployee DevelopmentTrust Building

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About Autoliv

Autoliv, Inc. is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. We develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels and pedestrian protection systems for all major automotive manufacturers in the world. Our products save 37,000 lives and prevent 450,000 injuries each year. Our ~65,000 employees in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We have 13 technical centers, with 20 test tracks. In the world of automotive occupant safety, we were the first to introduce the two-…

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