Manager - Manufacturing
Location: Bangalore
Work Arrangement: Onsite
What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.
Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.
What you’ll do
Leadership & People Management: Lead and guide a manufacturing team including supervisors, operators, and technicians on the shop floor. Manage workforce issues, communication, and performance to ensure smooth daily operations. Success means a motivated, high-performing team aligned with production goals.
Production Planning & Execution: Oversee and ensure accurate, timely, and efficient execution of production and delivery schedules focused on assembly processes. Daily activities include monitoring shop floor progress and adjusting plans to meet customer requirements. Success is measured by meeting or exceeding on-time delivery targets (>99%).
Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing: Apply Lean methodologies to identify and implement process improvements that enhance plant profitability and operational efficiency. Daily involvement in waste elimination, value stream mapping, and efficiency initiatives. Success looks like sustained operational excellence and OEE above 80%.
Safety Leadership: Demonstrate 100% commitment to zero harm culture by actively promoting and upholding world-class safety standards. Lead safety compliance efforts including PPE adherence, incident prevention, and corrective actions. Success is zero lost time injuries (LTI) and fostering a safety-first mindset.
ERP & Systems Management: Utilize SAP or equivalent ERP systems hands-on for production planning, tracking actuals, and managing manufacturing execution. Ensure data accuracy and leverage ERP insights to drive operational decisions.
Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
What you’ll bring
Must-haves:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
12–15 years of experience in manufacturing operations, production, or assembly environments, including leadership responsibility.
Strong shop floor people management experience with proven ability to lead supervisors, operators, and technicians.
Manufacturing leadership experience in assembly environments with a focus on production planning and execution.
Hands-on experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems for manufacturing operations.
Fluent communication skills in English and Kannada to effectively engage with shop-floor personnel.
Nice-to-haves:
Experience in heavy engineering, heavy equipment, industrial equipment, mining equipment, material handling equipment, power equipment or other complex manufacturing environments.
Exposure to planning functions alongside manufacturing operations.
Experience managing teams of 20+ employees.
Demonstrated success in Lean manufacturing implementation and operational improvements.
Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
Benefits
Competitive pay
Career development and learning support
Access to global inclusion networks
Regional and team-specific benefits
Sharebuilder scheme
Wellness support for you and your family
Collaboration with global teams
Study support
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 12-15 years of experience in manufacturing operations, production, or assembly environments, including leadership responsibility
- Strong shop floor people management experience leading supervisors, operators, and technicians
- Manufacturing leadership experience in assembly environments with a focus on production planning and execution
- Hands-on experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems for manufacturing operations
- Fluent communication skills in English and Kannada
- Experience in heavy engineering, mining or industrial equipment manufacturing
- Experience managing teams of 20+ employees
- Demonstrated success in Lean manufacturing implementation and operational improvements
What We Do
The Weir Group is a Scottish multinational engineering company that creates innovative solutions for minerals, mining technology, and industrial markets, aiming to make operations smarter, more efficient, and sustainable.
