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Job Description
- General Manager Automotive Manufacturing & Supply Chain
- Location - Pune (Chakan)
- Experience - 815 Years
Qualification:
- Graduate/Postgraduate Degree in Engineering (MBA preferred)
About the Role:
A leading global automotive organization is looking for an experienced and dynamic leader to head Manufacturing Operations, Production Planning, Material Flow, and Supply Chain functions. The role will be responsible for driving operational efficiency, quality standards, process optimization, and strategic transformation initiatives within a world-class manufacturing environment.
This position offers an opportunity to lead large-scale manufacturing and supply chain operations while contributing to future-ready digital and operational strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Production Planning, Scheduling, and Control to ensure optimal capacity utilization and achievement of production targets.
- Oversee Material Flow, Internal Logistics, and Vendor Coordination to ensure seamless manufacturing operations.
- Manage end-to-end Supply Chain operations including supplier relationship management, procurement coordination, and inventory optimization.
- Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, cost optimization, and business scalability.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards, compliance requirements, and operational guidelines.
- Lead manufacturing operations across assembly/body shop or related production areas.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including Sales Planning, Procurement, Operations, and Global Teams to align production with business requirements.
- Drive strategic initiatives focused on digital transformation, automation, and operational excellence.
- Develop long-term and short-term operational and supply chain strategies.
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor high-performing manufacturing and operations teams.
- Drive performance management, capability building, and employee development initiatives.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.
- Ensure effective communication and stakeholder alignment across functions.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong expertise in Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, and Production Planning.
- Knowledge of Quality Systems, Manufacturing Technologies, and Digital Transformation initiatives.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Proven leadership experience in managing large operational teams.
Preferred Industry Background:
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Industrial Engineering
- Supply Chain & Operations
Whats on Offer:
- Opportunity to lead critical manufacturing and supply chain operations for a globally reputed organization.
- Exposure to strategic transformation and digital initiatives.
- Collaborative and high-growth work environment.
- Competitive compensation and leadership growth opportunities.
Skills
Supply ChainProductionMfg OperationsSupply PlanningLogisticsOperationsMfg HeadOperationsProcurementLogisticsManufacturing OperationsOperational EfficiencySupply ChainProductionInventoryIf a job posting appears fraudulent, asks for payment, contains misleading information, or violates our guidelines, please report it immediately. Our team will review it promptly, Jobaaj does not charge any fee from the applicants.
About Company
We are Xpheno (pronounced ‘ex-feeno’), a Specialist Talent Solutions company that offers Direct Hire, RPO, IT Staff Augmentation, Executive Search, Engineering Professional Services & Sales/Support Staffing services. Founders Kamal Karanth and Anil Kumar ET, who have served in marquee staffing companies as Managing Directors in their previous stints, have come together with a seasoned, like-minded team, to lead Xpheno. Xpheno the name, is short for extended phenotype. It is derived from the concept of genes and their effect on the environment. We believe that this concept lends itself to the world of human resources perfectly because when placed in a role that best suits their abilities, people are able to influence large teams and companies. Thereby, having a huge, positive impact on the Eco-system and very often on the way we live. At Xpheno, we understand that organisations need to get talent at the right speed, scale, quality, and at the right costs, or what we call SSQC. However, at the foundation of this are people, and the relationships we build with them. It’s the conversations we have, and the bonds we form that are critical for aspirants to make a decision. Our team’s industry expertise in Life Sciences, Consumer & Retail, Automotive, Construction, Infrastructure and IT enables us to find the right people, for the right role and thereby ensuring that we fulfill our promise every time.
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