Deputy Manager - Engine Assembly FD ZHB
Mahindra Group · Posted Nov 3
Automotive, farm equipment, information technology, financial services, and hospitality services
Zaheerabad, Zaheerabad-FD, INFull-timeOnsiteMid Level3–7 years₹9.0L–₹14.0L yearly29 applicants
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About the role
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd's Farm Division is responsible for engine assembly operations in Zaheerabad. The role focuses on optimising factory productivity, cost control, quality, delivery, and team performance in a manufacturing environment. The Deputy Manager will lead the assembly team, drive PQCDSM and SPR improvements, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
What you will do
- As the Deputy Manager - Engine Assembly at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd's Farm Division, you will play a pivotal role in optimising factory operations to enhance overall productivity and reduce costs.
- Your responsibilities will include managing cost control by identifying opportunities to improve line efficiency and effectively reducing scrap, consumables, and manpower costs.
- You will be accountable for departmental budget planning and monitoring to ensure financial targets are met.
- You will lead efforts to improve SPR (System Performance Rate) to exceed 90% by implementing strategies that mitigate defects through comprehensive data analysis and corrective actions.
- Handling the analysis, resolution, and continuous monitoring of market complaints is essential to maintain product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Leading and inspiring the assembly manufacturing team is critical to accomplish and exceed objectives related to PQCDSM (Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Morale) performance metrics.
- You will be responsible for timely product delivery aligned with production schedules and coordinate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to drive continuous improvements and successful new product introductions.
- Ensuring adherence to training programmes for both workers and staff contributes to skill development and operational excellence.
- Daily management of teams includes resolving conflicts promptly and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Regular performance reviews and inspiring your team members to meet targets and professional growth are part of your leadership responsibilities.
- Furthermore, you will conduct rigorous gap analyses to identify production losses, quality issues, and equipment breakdowns, implementing robust solutions to minimise disruptions.
- Synchronising component availability for various models is essential to avoid production delays and maintain workflow integrity.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- To succeed in this role, candidates should possess a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology degree, preferably in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related disciplines.
- A solid educational foundation in engineering principles and manufacturing technologies is crucial for understanding the technical complexities involved in engine assembly processes.
- The ideal candidate will bring between three to seven years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly within assembly operations.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing cost control initiatives, improving production efficiency, and handling quality assurance measures is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with adherence to safety protocols and regulatory compliance is essential.
- Experience in coordinating with vendors and external stakeholders to streamline supply chain operations and implement new product launches will be highly valued.
- Critical experience includes a proven track record of leading manufacturing teams to achieve high standards in PQCDSM metrics within an engine assembly or related automotive manufacturing context.
- Candidates must have hands-on experience in cost reduction strategies targeting scrap, consumables, and manpower without compromising quality or delivery schedules.
- Expertise in analysing defects and market complaints data to formulate corrective and preventive actions is essential to maintain continuous product improvement and customer satisfaction.
- Familiarity with implementing new product introductions and scaling mass production processes is required.
- Strong leadership skills in managing daily manpower, resolving workplace conflicts, and motivating teams towards achieving productivity and quality goals are mandatory.
- Candidates must also be adept at conducting gap analyses to diagnose production inefficiencies and drive impactful resolutions.
- Proficiency in synchronising parts and materials across different model lines to ensure smooth production flows, alongside effective coordination with diverse internal departments and external vendors, forms an integral part of this role.
- Additionally, experience in maintaining and monitoring departmental budgets and adhering to structured training schedules will be crucial for success.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Mahindra Group
The Mahindra Group is a multinational conglomerate federation of companies with a presence across more than 20 industries globally. The group holds leadership positions in utility vehicles, farm equipment, information technology, and financial services. Driven by its core purpose to enable people to Rise, Mahindra operates across over 100 countries.
- Industry
- Conglomerate
- Company size
- 327000+ employees
- Founded
- 1945-10-02
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
AM
Anand Mahindra
Chairman
AS
Anish Shah
Group CEO & Managing Director
AB
Amarjyoti Barua
Group Chief Financial Officer
MK
Mohit Kapoor
Group Chief Technology Officer
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