General Manager – EV Production (2-Wheeler & 3-Wheeler) Automobile, EV
VRSamadhan
Job Title: General Manager – EV Production (2-Wheeler & 3-Wheeler)
Location: Dholka, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Experience: 8–12 years in Automotive Manufacturing, with a minimum of 2–3 years of hands-on experience in Electric Vehicle (EV) assembly/production.
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Automobile, or Production Engineering. Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.
Working Days: Monday to Saturday
Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Industry: Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
About The Company
We are a fast-growing Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing company focused on designing and manufacturing advanced Electric 2-Wheelers and 3-Wheelers for the Indian market. Driven by innovation, quality, and performance, we are committed to transforming urban mobility through cutting-edge EV technology. As we continue to expand our manufacturing capabilities, we are looking for an experienced and dynamic General Manager – Production to lead our plant operations and drive operational excellence.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Production & Plant Operations
- Lead end-to-end manufacturing and assembly operations for Electric 2-Wheelers and 3-Wheelers.
- Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly production and dispatch targets are achieved.
- Manage assembly lines, including powertrain integration, chassis assembly, battery pack installation, and final vehicle testing (including dyno testing).
- Develop and implement Production Planning & Control (PPC) strategies to optimize plant capacity and production efficiency.
- Monitor production KPIs and drive continuous process improvements.
- Ensure all vehicles comply with internal quality standards and regulatory requirements, including AIS-156 and CMVR.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies to improve productivity and reduce defects.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Vendor Management, and Stores to maintain uninterrupted availability of production materials.
- Manage inventory levels for critical EV components such as Hub Motors, Mid-drive Motors, BMS, MCU, and Wiring Harnesses.
- Ensure accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) management and handle Engineering Change Notices (ECN/ECR).
- Lead, mentor, and develop production engineers, supervisors, technicians, and shop-floor personnel.
- Foster a high-performance and safety-driven work culture.
- Ensure strict adherence to safety practices for high-voltage electrical systems and lithium-ion battery handling.
- Ensure compliance with all workplace safety and environmental standards.
- Strong knowledge of EV manufacturing processes for 2-Wheelers and 3-Wheelers.
- Hands-on experience in chassis fabrication, BIW, welding, painting, and vehicle assembly.
- Experience in battery pack assembly, BMS, controller flashing, electrical diagnostics, and End-of-Line (EOL) testing.
- Expertise in Production Planning & Control (PPC), capacity planning, and shop-floor operations.
- Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems for production planning and inventory management.
- Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies.
- Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present production MIS and operational reports to senior management.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment with a hands-on approach.
- Competitive fixed salary with attractive ESOPs.
- Opportunity to lead and scale a rapidly growing EV manufacturing facility.
- High ownership and autonomy in building world-class production processes.
- A collaborative, innovation-driven work environment with excellent career growth opportunities.