Production Head

We are looking for an experienced Head of Production (AGM/DGM) to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations in a high-mix, high-volume automotive environment. The role will be responsible for production, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, safety and operational excellence, with strong ownership of unionized workforce and industrial relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to achieve volume, mix, quality and delivery targets.
• Manage high SKU complexity, changeovers, capacity utilization, line balancing and manpower deployment.
• Lead a large unionized workforce, including industrial relations, wage discussions, grievance handling and statutory compliance.
• Drive OEE, FPY, productivity, SMED, TPM, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, VDA and OEM requirements.
• Drive zero-defect culture, traceability, poka-yoke, 8D, RCA and layered process audits.
• Partner with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, SCM and Engineering for production and delivery performance.
• Support APQP, PPAP, NPI and SOP readiness.
• Promote safety, cost reduction, manpower optimization and digital shopfloor improvements.
• Lead and develop production managers, supervisors and frontline teams.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, SMED, TPM, IATF, VDA, APQP and PPAP.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.