Full-Time
Senior Manager
Automation and Process improvement
Posted on 11/28/2025
Samsonite
Global luggage brand selling lightweight bags
No salary listed
Nashik, Maharashtra, India
In Person
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- Diploma or Graduation in Engineering
- Experience Requirements: 15-20 years’ experience in Engineering
- Management Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- The position holder will be responsible for 5S, Lean management, Production excellence in IMD, Assembly, Logistics, in ware housing, help management to obtain ROI.
- Implement latest process technology, automations & SPM’s.
- Increase Productivity with respective to current productivity level.
- Increase Quality level & FPY improvement.
- Improve through put time of manufacturing process.
- Introduce low-cost automations & Line automations.
- Design & manufacturing of Jigs, fixtures, Gauges & instruments.
- Changes in process layout to improve productivity, Quality & safety.
- Design & development of Fixtures, Gauges, Tools & Moulds.
- Design & manufacturing of Special purpose machines, etc
- Maintenance of tools, Gauges, Fixtures, Moulds & SPM’s
- Introduce new General-purpose machineries & latest technology available in market.
- Achieving Production Targets:
- Responsible to ensure smooth functioning Special purpose machines & Process automations
- Resolve quality issues by introducing SPM, jig, fixtures & gauges
- Gap analysis of actual output & Ideal output from machine to improve the efficiency of Man and Machine
- Eliminating Rejection & Scrap:
- Responsible to take appropriate measures to reduce Rejection & Scrap
- Eliminating quality issues by taking appropriate measures
- Assessing the training needs for his entire team to fill the gap of existing skill level & required skill level to perform the job in efficient manner.
- Process Improvement & Cost Saving:
- Identify the process improvement areas for better quality in minimal time.
- Identify the process changes, equipment improvement & shop floor changes for cost optimization.
- Establish the Production of New Product:
- Support for process establishment for new product.
- Resolve the problems arising during the manufacturing process.
- Design & develop Tools, Jig & fixtures, SPM, Gauges etc.to establish new product.
- Planning & Budgeting:
- Provide data for Long Term Planning and Budgeting.
- Identify & provide the needs for development.
- Provide required data to prepare the Annual Budget.
Samsonite is a global luggage brand that designs and sells a wide range of travel and personal accessories. Its products include suitcases, business bags, kids’ backpacks, casual bags, and related gear, all built to be lightweight, durable, and functional for travelers. The company emphasizes materials, construction, and design features such as strong shells, smooth wheels, secure zippers, and organized compartments to protect belongings and ease travel. Samsonite differentiates itself through extensive research and development, a history of industry firsts, and a strong global distribution network that includes direct sales, retail partners, and online channels. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-quality travel solutions that meet the needs of frequent travelers, business professionals, and families, maintaining leadership in the travel luggage market by continuing to innovate and improve user experience.
Company Size
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Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Luxembourg
Founded
1910
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q4 2025 net sales grew to $963.3 million with strong DTC and non-travel gains.
- Partnership with Fibbl enhances online customer experience and e-commerce conversions.
- US CBP partnership supplies mission-critical canine training aids strengthening government ties.
What critics are saying
- Away captures 25% North American share eroding Samsonite's retail partnerships since 2015.
- EU regulation mandates 50% recycled content by 2028 fining Samsonite's 20% usage 10% revenue.
- Chinese brands Xiaomi and Anker flood Asia-Pacific with sub-$100 luggage crushing 15% margins.
What makes Samsonite unique
- Launched Streamlite Collection in 2025 blending vintage aesthetics with modern innovation.
- Developed Scholar Panel from recycled luggage waste with Dentsu Indonesia for schools.
- Collaborated with Maison Kitsuné on exclusive wanderlust luggage collection in 2023.
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Company News
Samsonite celebrates 115 years of excellence with the launch of the New Streamlite collection, blends vintage aesthetics with modern innovation.
The basketball standout brings his signature discipline, grit, and on-the-go lifestyle to Samsonite's latest storytelling effort — built for movement, not just travel.MANSFIELD, Mass., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsonite, the iconic and trusted leader in travel gear headquartered in Massachusetts, USA, unveils its latest campaign: "It's Not Just a Bag, It's a Samsonite." The campaign spotlights the brand's commitment to creating expertly designed bags for all types of travel, from quick commutes to international journeys and reframes travel as a state of constant motion, where the right gear is essential to staying ready for whatever comes next
Dentsu Indonesia and Samsonite have introduced Scholar Panel, an innovative noise-reducing solution made from recycled luggage waste, designed to shield students from excessive aircraft noise near Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a new partnership with Samsonite, LLC as part of the Donations Acceptance Program.