Junior Executive

Job Title: Line Manager – Assembly (Electric 2-Wheelers) Location: Trichy, Tamil Nadu Department: Production / Operations Reporting To: Plant Head Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site Role Overview The Line Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and continuously improving the assembly operations for electric 2-wheelers. The role ensures efficient production output, high-quality standards, cost control, manpower management, safety compliance, and coordination with Quality, Stores, R&D, and Maintenance teams. Key Responsibilities1. Production & Line Management - Plan and execute daily and weekly production targets for the assembly line. - Ensure smooth assembly workflow, takt time adherence, and workstation balance. - Monitor daily OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency), throughput, and defect rates. - Optimize line layout, manpower allocation, and tooling usage. 2. Quality & Compliance - Ensure assembly processes strictly follow SOPs, work instructions, and torque settings. - Drive First Time Right (FTR) builds and reduce rework and rejection rates. - Work with QC and QA teams to analyze failure modes and implement corrective/preventive actions. - Ensure adherence to ISO/IATF/TS standards where applicable. 3. People & Team Leadership - Lead, mentor, and discipline 30–120 line operators / technicians (depending on line scale). - Conduct daily line huddles (Safety → Quality → Delivery → Cost → Morale). - Train operators for new models, checkpoints, safety practices, and process improvements. - Evaluate operator skill matrices and plan cross-training to avoid line stoppages. 4. Material, Inventory & Coordination - Coordinate with Stores & Logistics for timely material availability. - Ensure FIFO, correct part issuance, and traceability (battery, motor, controller, wiring harness). - Escalate material shortages and capacity bottlenecks early. 5. Maintenance & Safety - Work with Maintenance to ensure zero unscheduled downtime. - Ensure all power tools, torque tools, jigs, fixtures, and conveyors are calibrated and safe. - Enforce PPE use and safe handling of batteries and electrical assemblies. 6. Process Improvement & Reporting - Implement lean practices: 5S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, TPM, and productivity enhancement. - Track and report daily production dashboards, losses, and improvement actions. - Support new product introduction (NPI) trials and build feedback loops to design/R&D teams. Qualifications & CompetenciesEducation - Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Automobile, Mechatronics, or Production Engineering. Experience - 4–12 years total experience in manufacturing assembly (preferred: EV, Automotive, E-Bikes, 2-Wheelers, Consumer Durables). - Must have hands-on experience running an assembly line or sub-assembly zone. Technical Skills - Knowledge of electric drivetrains: BLDC/Hub Motors, Controllers, BMS, Battery Packs, CAN communication (plus point). - Understanding of torque tools, wiring harness routing, and dynamic testing. - Strong grasp of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke methods. Soft Skills - Leadership maturity and team-handling capability. - Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills. - Ability to perform under pressure and meet production timelines. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Production Output vs Plan - First Pass Yield (FPY) / Defect per Unit (DPU) - Operator Productivity & Cost per Unit - Downtime Reduction & Bottleneck Elimination - 5S / Safety Audit Scores