Deputy Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

This position will be based at Ahmednagar Factory for Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)

Designation: Deputy Manager - Production

Qualification: Degree / Diploma (Production)

Experience: 3 years to 8 years

Key Deliverables / Key Responsibilities/Deliverables (Min 4 need to be filled in decreasing order of importance)

1 Achieve Annual/Monthly/Daily Production targets as per schedules. 

2 Improve quality level for production lines with root cause analysis and corrective actions

3 Cost Saving through digitalization, automation, value engg, material productivity, labour productivity 

4 Complete customer orders within 7 days. Continuous improvement through  Lean/VSM/Pokayoke/PFMEA projects

5 TPM Initiatives on shop floor. Safety Improvements. 5S Sustenance on shop.

6 Improve labour productivity in shop.

Functional Competencies

1. Shop floor experience
2. SAP/Word/excel/PowerPoint Knowledge
3. Technical knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

1. Learning Attitude
2. Interpersonal Skills
3. Analytical Skills

What's in it for me?

• Direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction across our manufacturing operations
• Hands-on experience with diverse quality methodologies and manufacturing processes
• Mentorship and guidance to help you build specialized technical expertise
• Clear career progression in a growing technical discipline

Bring your quality expertise to a team that values excellence — apply today!

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