Advanced Specialist - Production
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About the Role
We are looking for a production professional to lead the manufacturing section for airbag cushion lines. The role involves managing production operations, training direct employees, and driving process improvement initiatives to ensure quality, productivity, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Production Leadership
Lead manufacturing section for airbag cushion lines
Manage production planning and execution
Ensure meeting of customer schedules and production targets
Supervise and guide direct employees
Training & Capability Development
Conduct training for all direct employees
Develop and manage a sewing school / learning center
Ensure compliance with statutory training audit requirements
Build functional knowledge across production teams
Process & Quality Improvement
Drive process improvement and optimization initiatives
Ensure zero quality issues through process validation
Support new production development and SOP implementation
Troubleshoot process-related issues and improve machine efficiency
Operational Excellence
Improve productivity and overall plant performance
Implement lean production and world-class manufacturing practices
Support process automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives
Ensure alignment with global manufacturing standards
Deliverables
Training completion for all direct employees
Compliance with audit and statutory training requirements
Achievement of plant productivity targets
Meeting customer delivery schedules
Zero quality issues and effective process validation
Continuous improvement in manufacturing processes
Experience & Skills
5–6 years of production management experience
Experience in training and developing employees
Hands-on experience in assembly processes
Strong capability in troubleshooting process issues
Exposure to lean manufacturing and world-class production systems
MNC experience and cross-cultural exposure preferred
Education
B.E. / B.Tech
Competencies
Behavioral
Strong problem-solving capability
Multitasking and adaptability
Communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage teams effectively
Accountability and ownership
Functional
Drive customer focus
Cultivate innovation
Make sound decisions
Manage and develop teams
Drive collaboration
Engage and inspire others
Build trust
Personal Characteristics
Ability to lead teams and meet customer targets with CFT support
Strong understanding of production systems and processes
Versatile and adaptable to new challenges
Hands-on approach to problem-solving
Strong focus on continuous improvement
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Additional Information
Good understanding of lean production and world-class manufacturing practices
Exposure to Industry 4.0 concepts preferred
- Function
- Production
- Locations
- Autoliv Inflators India Pvt Ltd (INRA), Pune
Autoliv Inflators India Pvt Ltd (INRA), Pune
Workplace & Culture
Culture and Work Environment
At Autoliv, the vision of saving more lives guides and motivates our work.With a mission to provide world-class solutions to this end, we constantly seek new ways of working and question existing standards to keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.
And we do this through Autoliv's key behaviors:
👉 Take Ownership
👉 Collaborate
👉 Add value
👉 Make it Easy
👉 Be curious.
About Autoliv India
Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.
At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved 37,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.
Our ~65,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks.