Advanced Specialist – Production (Executive/Senior Executive)

About the role

Autoliv India is seeking an experienced Executive or Senior Executive to lead production operations at its Bangalore facility. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality automotive safety components while driving continuous improvement through the Autoliv Production System (APS).

Key responsibilities

• Ensure production teams are properly resourced and operate according to APS standards.
• Monitor performance, enforce SOPs, and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze quality data, support problem‑solving, and execute recovery actions.
• Manage capacity to meet customer demand and business goals.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity (SQDCP) metrics.
• Lead lean initiatives, JIT, Jidoka, visual management, line balancing, and value‑stream mapping.
• Facilitate daily production meetings, promote Autoliv values, and foster employee engagement.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and coordinate cross‑functional teams.

Required profile

• 6‑15 years of experience in automotive production management.
• Proven track record in lean manufacturing, process optimization, and team leadership.
• Ability to analyze data, drive corrective actions, and manage capacity.
• Strong communication skills and a focus on safety and quality.

Required skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Just‑In‑Time (JIT)
• Jidoka
• Kaizen
• Andon
• Visual Management
• FMEA
• Production Management
• Manufacturing Operations
• APS (Autoliv Production System)
• Value Stream Mapping
• Line Balancing