Senior manager - process (paint pu)

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Lead process planning and industrialization for new models, variants, ECNs, and Paint Shop capacity enhancement projects
• Manage end-to-end Paint Shop projects including facility planning, layout development, CAPEX budgeting, procurement, installation, and commissioning
• Drive project execution by coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery within cost and quality targets
• Optimize Pretreatment, CED, Sealer, Primer, Base Coat, and Top Coat processes to improve quality, productivity, and process stability
• Lead paint quality improvement initiatives through root cause analysis, defect elimination, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Deliver cost reduction and value engineering projects through material optimization, process improvements, waste reduction initiatives, spare management, RM cost monitoring and direct material cost saving
• Provide technical expertise in Paint Shop automation, robotics, conveyors, material handling systems, and advanced paint application technologies
• Collaborate with stakeholders, suppliers, consultants, and equipment manufacturers on technical feasibility, design reviews, vendor selection, and project implementation
• Make critical technical and operational decisions related to process performance, troubleshooting, equipment selection, and continuous improvement
• Own budget planning and monitoring activities including CAPEX and revenue budgets, contract labour management, and work content estimation using MOST methodology
• Track emerging trends in paint technology and industry best practices to drive innovation, sustainability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence

Preferred Industries

Automobile Manufacturing

Education Qualification

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical

General Experience

13 - 15 years of experience in Automotive Paint Shop Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Project Management.

System Generated Core Skills

• MOST Technique
• Budget Monitoring
• Material Cost Reduction
• Process Planning
• Process Knowledge - Paint Shop
• Paint Quality
• Paint Technology