Senior Manufacturing Manager

Company Description Wheels India Limited, established in 1962, is one of the largest steel wheel manufacturers in the world and a key company within the TSF Group, India’s leading auto component manufacturer. The company serves multiple segments, including wheels for cars, UVs, commercial vehicles, tractors, and construction and earth mover equipment, and also produces air suspension kits for trucks and buses. With a significant portion of its turnover coming from exports, especially in construction and earth mover equipment, Wheels India is a global player in the auto components industry. The company operates several advanced manufacturing facilities across India, supports an aftermarket brand, and partners with major global OEMs such as Ford, Hyundai, Tata, Caterpillar, John Deere, and Suzuki. Multiple quality and performance awards underscore its commitment to a “Quality First” policy and to delivering world-class products and services in collaboration with OEMs.
Role Description The Senior Manufacturing Manager will oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production in alignment with company quality standards and customer requirements. This full-time, on-site role is based in the Greater Chennai Area and includes managing production planning, supervising shop floor activities, and coordinating with cross-functional teams such as maintenance, quality, supply chain, and engineering. The role involves driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing resource utilization, monitoring key performance indicators, and implementing lean and best-in-class manufacturing practices. The Senior Manufacturing Manager will mentor and develop team members, support new product introductions, and collaborate closely with OEM partners to meet delivery schedules and performance targets. The role also requires adherence to regulatory and safety norms and active participation in audits and certification processes.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong skills in Production Planning and Production Management to manage capacity, scheduling, and workflow.
Candidates should possess solid Manufacturing Operations and Operations Management capabilities to oversee daily plant activities and optimize processes.
Candidates should possess robust Quality Control skills to maintain product standards, reduce defects, and support continuous improvement.
Extensive experience in automotive or heavy engineering manufacturing, preferably with OEM or tier-1 supplier environments.
Proven leadership experience managing large teams and complex operations, with a focus on safety, productivity, and employee engagement.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies, and experience working with KPIs and data-driven decision-making.
Engineering degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Production, or related field); a postgraduate qualification in Operations or Management is an advantage.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple plants, departments, and global customers.

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