Factory Manager – Automobile

To oversee the daily operations of the automobile manufacturing plant, ensuring smooth production, high quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with safety and industry standards. The Factory Manager will lead cross-functional teams to achieve production targets, improve efficiency, and maintain world-class manufacturing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and monitor daily production activities to meet delivery schedules.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machinery, and materials.
• Monitor KPIs such as production output, efficiency, downtime, and yield.

• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards.
• Drive initiatives to reduce defects, rework, and warranty claims.

• Supervise, train, and motivate production staff, supervisors, and engineers.
• Develop skill enhancement and multi-skilling programs.
• Enforce discipline, teamwork, and a culture of accountability.

• Control manufacturing costs by reducing waste, energy consumption, and downtime.
• Ensure efficient inventory management of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Support budgeting and cost-reduction initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits, fire drills, and risk assessments.

• Liaise with R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, and Maintenance teams.
• Provide regular MIS reports on production, quality, manpower, and costs.
• Represent the plant in management review meetings.