Strategic Project Execution

• Lead and execute strategic initiatives related to:
  • Regionalization and localization projects
  • Industrialization and manufacturing setup
  • Automation and digital transformation
  • Smart factory and Industry 4.0 implementation
  • Manufacturing transfer and capacity expansion projects
  • Productivity and operational excellence initiatives
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle including:
  • Project chartering
  • Scope definition
  • Resource planning
  • Risk assessment
  • Timeline management
  • Budget control
  • Execution and closure
• Drive cross-functional coordination across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams.

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Manufacturing & Industrialization

• Lead manufacturing process implementation and production readiness activities.
• Support line setup, assembly process development, process validation, and production ramp-up.
• Ensure successful industrialization of new products and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate pilot builds, trial runs, line balancing, and cycle time optimization activities.
• Drive manufacturing readiness reviews and gate review processes.

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Automation & Industry 4.0

• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Drive digital manufacturing initiatives including:
  • MES integration
  • IoT-enabled manufacturing systems
  • Smart production monitoring
  • Data analytics and dashboarding
  • Traceability systems
  • Digital work instructions
  • OEE improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with automation vendors, system integrators, and internal technology teams.

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CapEx & Equipment Management

• Own equipment procurement activities including technical evaluation, vendor selection, RFQ management, and installation support.
• Manage site CapEx planning, budgeting, tracking, and financial governance.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved budget and timelines.
• Monitor equipment commissioning, SAT/FAT activities, and production qualification.

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Business & Leadership Reporting

• Prepare detailed business cases, ROI analysis, feasibility studies, and investment proposals.
• Present project status updates, milestones, risks, mitigation plans, and financial performance to senior leadership.
• Develop project dashboards and governance reviews for management visibility.

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Continuous Improvement & Sustenance

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Lead process stabilization and manufacturing sustenance after project handover.
• Monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Ensure standardization, process documentation, and best practice implementation.

Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
  • Manufacturing operations
  • Industrial engineering
  • Automation systems
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Process validation
  • Production ramp-up methodologies
• Knowledge of:
  • MES systems
  • ERP systems (SAP preferred)
  • Power BI dashboards
  • Digital manufacturing technologies

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Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• High ownership and execution mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive results in fast-paced environments
• Strategic thinking with operational execution focus

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time project delivery
• Budget adherence and CapEx optimization
• Manufacturing readiness and ramp-up success
• Productivity and OEE improvements
• Automation and digitalization implementation success
• Cost reduction and localization targets
• Process stability and sustenance effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrialization, or operations project management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale manufacturing projects and strategic initiatives.
• Hands-on exposure to automation, manufacturing transfer, localization, and Industry 4.0 projects.
• Experience in automotive, consumer electronics, industrial equipment, EV, or high-volume manufacturing industries preferred.

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Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and result-oriented Project Manager to lead and execute strategic manufacturing initiatives across regionalization, industrialization, automation, digitalization, and Industry 4.0 transformation projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong project execution capabilities, cross-functional leadership skills and extensive experience in manufacturing environments. This role requires end-to-end ownership of manufacturing projects — from business case preparation, project planning, equipment procurement, CapEx management, industrial setup, pilot implementation, production ramp-up, and final manufacturing handover with process sustenance. The candidate will work closely with global and regional stakeholders to drive operational excellence, manufacturing efficiency, cost optimization, localization strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.