Head Production Operations - Alloy Wheel (BMC Job 424)

Production Operations - Alloy Wheel

Experience: 14–20 Years
Salary: ₹40–50 LPA
Location: Bawal
Industry: Automotive / Auto Components / Alloy Wheel Manufacturing

Role Summary:

Responsible for end-to-end production operations of the Alloy Wheel Manufacturing Unit, ensuring high-quality output, cost efficiency, and timely delivery through strategic planning, process control, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead overall shop floor operations including casting, machining, painting, and finishing of alloy wheels.

• Develop and execute strategies to achieve production targets, quality KPIs, OEE, and customer delivery timelines.

• Ensure effective manpower planning, shift management, and resource utilization.

• Drive continuous improvement, lean practices, and automation initiatives to optimize production.

• Coordinate with quality, maintenance, planning, and supply chain teams for seamless operations.

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, OSHAS, and other regulatory norms.

• Analyze downtime, defects, and rejections using tools like Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Pareto, and implement corrective actions.

• Lead NPD trials, process audits, and cost-reduction initiatives across the plant.

• Guide and mentor a large team of engineers, supervisors, and operators.

Key Requirements:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Metallurgy or equivalent.

• 14–20 years of hands-on experience in Alloy Wheel Manufacturing Operations (preferred: exposure to low pressure die casting (LPDC) or gravity die casting (GDC)).

• Strong knowledge of production systems, casting & machining processes, quality tools, and plant safety.

• Proven track record in shop floor leadership, cross-functional coordination, and team development.