Senior Manager - Process (Paint PU)

• *Responsibilities \& Key Deliverables**
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• 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**
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• *Automobile**
• *Manufacturing**
• *Education Qualification**
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B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical

• *General Experience**
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13 \- 15 years of experience in Automotive Paint Shop Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Project Management.

• *System Generated Core Skills**
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MOST Technique

Budget Monitoring

Material Cost Reduction

Process Planning

Process Knowledge \- Paint Shop

Paint Quality

Paint Technology

• *Job Segment:** Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Painter, Engineer, Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing