Lead Specialist - Production
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Production Management
In short
Autoliv India is seeking a Lead Specialist in Production for their Bangalore facility. This role requires extensive experience in automotive manufacturing, focusing on driving Lean principles, Autoliv Production System (APS), and overall operational excellence. The ideal candidate will lead production line performance, build strong teams, and ensure high standards of quality and productivity in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily production operations and ensure smooth execution aligned with APS standards.
- Ensure manpower planning, resource optimization, and adherence to standard work instructions.
- Monitor production performance and drive recovery actions in case of deviations.
- Run daily production meetings and escalate critical issues effectively.
- Drive productivity improvement projects and cost optimization initiatives.
- Implement Lean tools such as JIT, Jidoka, Line Balancing, Andon, Visual Controls, and Kaizen.
- Conduct MOST time studies, manpower reduction analysis, and layout optimization.
- Develop and maintain Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and process standardization.
- Analyze quality reports and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Lead FMEA, QA networking, and quality circle activities for new process setups.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, safety, and environmental standards.
- Champion APS implementation and best practice sharing across plants.
- Lead sub-region performance improvement initiatives and policy deployment.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Build and develop a high-performing team with defined skill profiles and training plans.
- Collaborate with HR for training effectiveness and capability building.
- Promote a “one team, one company” mindset.
- Communicate performance metrics and ensure alignment with Autoliv business targets.
- Engage with customers to build strong, long-term relationships.
- Willingness to work in shifts and 6 days a week.
- Ability to handle production independently with CFT support.
Requirements
- 12–15 years of production management experience in an assembly/process industry.
- Experience in multi-product, multi-customer environments.
- Strong ability to troubleshoot process-related issues independently.
- Experience in automotive or MNC manufacturing setups is essential.
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and world-class manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with process optimization and production systems.
- Knowledge of FMEA, MOST, VSM, JIT, Jidoka, and quality systems.
- Diploma with 15–18 years experience OR B.E. (Mechanical / Automobile) with 12–15 years experience.
- English language proficiency is mandatory.
- Kannada and Hindi language skills are required.
- Tamil language skills are desirable.
- Strong self-confidence and ownership.
- Result-oriented mindset.
- Innovative, problem-solving approach.
- Strong team player with leadership potential.
Desired Qualifications
- Additional training in Safety is a plus.
Benefits
- Opportunity to directly influence plant performance and customer satisfaction.
- Drive lean transformation and operational excellence.
- Grow into larger leadership responsibilities within a global organization.
- Opportunities designed to enhance career and personal development.
- Emphasis on developing people’s skills, knowledge, and creative potential.
- Training and development programs emphasizing technical competency, leadership development, and business management skills.
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Company
Autoliv
Job Posted
1 day ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Bangalore, India
Qualification
Diploma, Bachelor
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