Manager, Production

As a global leader in precision measurement sensing technologies, VPG addresses an expanding array of applications in which accuracy, reliability, and repeatability make the difference. Whether in the design and safety of new generations of cars, trucks, and planes or optimizing advanced medical equipment and consumer products, VPG’s deep engineering expertise makes the world safer, smarter, and more productive.

We are seeking a highly motivated Manager, Production for Assembly at Oragadam, Chennai to join our Production team on a full-time basis.

Position Description (A brief overview of the overall purpose of the position:

This Role will play a critical role in overseeing and optimizing the production processes and resources to ensure efficient operations. You will lead a team of dedicated employees and work collaboratively with various departments to drive excellence in production quality, efficiency, and safety to meet business needs

Major Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Manage and supervise the workforce, including task allocation, setting deadlines, and monitoring performance

Maintaining a positive work environment is essential for employee satisfaction and retention.

Ensuring that products or materials are efficiently stored, allocated, and replenished to meet business needs.

Ensuring that the products delivered meet the established standards of quality.

Planning – Demand /Forecast/Capacity Planning /Warehouse Management

Strong collaboration and teamwork skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve operational goals.

Defining Lean objective and metrics for all functions and driving accomplishment of all metrics

Ensuring that the organization adheres to all legal requirements, industry standards, and internal policies

Monitor, measure and report on operational issues, opportunities and development plans and achievements within agreed formats and timescales

Full knowledge and control of all production line information: capacity, yield, quality tests and working procedures.

Critical skills & Attributes:

Soft Skills

Excellent communication & Presentation skills

Taking Initiative, Led by Example

Task Scheduling

Excellent Interpersonal skills

Leadership and Effective Delegation

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Essential Competencies

Leadership and Team Management

Planning and Organizing

Problem solving and Continuous Improvement

Good to have Competencies

ERP Exposure

Exposure with Bench Marking Practices

Technical Competencies

TPM/ Lean manufacturing Black belt

Quality Systems

Manufacturing Process Knowledge

Quality Systems and Procedure

Best In Industry