Job Summary
To supervise and manage assembly line operations to achieve production targets while ensuring product quality, safety, productivity, and compliance with organizational and customer requirements. The role is responsible for maintaining smooth assembly operations through effective manpower utilization, process adherence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assembly Operations & Quality Assurance
- Ensure assembly activities are performed strictly as per approved Control Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and Quality Standards.
- Achieve daily production targets with a strong focus on First-Time-Right (FTR) production and zero-defect manufacturing.
- Monitor and ensure effectiveness of Poka-Yoke systems and mistake-proofing devices.
- Ensure in-process quality checks are conducted as per quality requirements.
- Drive reduction of assembly defects, rework, and customer complaints through effective process control.
2. Productivity & Line Performance
- Monitor shift-wise production output, line efficiency, takt time adherence, and overall line performance.
- Analyze production losses, downtime, bottlenecks, and rework trends.
- Support and implement line balancing activities to optimize manpower utilization and improve throughput.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and reducing cycle time.
- Support OEE improvement activities through effective shop-floor monitoring.
3. Safety, 5S & EMS Compliance
- Ensure strict adherence to safety procedures, PPE compliance, and safe working practices.
- Conduct regular safety observations and address unsafe conditions proactively.
- Drive implementation and sustenance of 5S standards across assembly areas.
- Ensure compliance with Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements, including waste segregation and proper material handling practices.
- Promote a safe and disciplined working environment.
4. Coordination with Cross-Functional Teams
- Coordinate with Quality Department for resolution of quality issues, rejection control, containment actions, and corrective actions.
- Coordinate with Stores and SCM teams to ensure uninterrupted availability of components, kits, consumables, and packing materials.
- Work closely with Maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime and ensure machine availability.
- Escalate production constraints related to material shortages, quality concerns, equipment failures, or manpower shortages in a timely manner.
5. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate shift-wise production records, rejection reports, rework data, and downtime records.
- Prepare daily production reports and communicate performance status to management.
- Ensure proper documentation and traceability requirements are maintained.
- Support internal audits, customer audits, and certification audits through accurate record management.
6. Team Management & Skill Development
- Allocate manpower effectively based on production requirements and skill matrix.
- Ensure adherence to standard work practices and shop-floor discipline.
- Conduct on-the-job training for operators to enhance skill levels, quality awareness, and process compliance.
- Monitor operator performance and provide necessary guidance for improvement.
- Foster teamwork, employee involvement, and continuous improvement culture
Experience Required
3–20 Years of experience in Assembly Operations within the Automotive / Auto Components Industry.
Qualification Required
Diploma / B.E. – Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Production Target Achievement (%)
- First Pass Yield (FPY)
- Rejection and Rework Reduction
- Line Efficiency / OEE Improvement
- Takt Time Adherence
- Poka-Yoke Effectiveness
- Safety Compliance and Near-Miss Reduction
- 5S Audit Score
- Training Completion and Skill Matrix Compliance
- Customer Complaint Reduction
Preferred Industry
Automotive Components / Auto Ancillary / Automotive Manufacturing Industry
