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Lead - Production Operations at Nokia — Chennai

Experience18–19 yrs
SalaryNot disclosed
RoleManufacturing Engineer
Work modeonsite
Posted13 Oct 2026

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About Nokia

Nokia is hiring in Chennai in telecom. This role looks for around 18+ years of experience.

Skills

Production planning
Resource management
Process optimization
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Kaizen
ERP/MES systems

The role

Leads production operations for a manufacturing organization. Applies manufacturing operations expertise to optimize production planning, resource management, and process performance using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen. Uses ERP/MES systems and production KPIs to improve quality and efficiency.

Full job description

We are looking for a Production Management Specialist to lead manufacturing operations, optimize production processes, and ensure efficient resource utilization. This role combines people leadership, operational excellence, and engineering expertise to deliver high-quality products that meet customer expectations. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives, oversee production activities, and contribute to strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong analytical skills and a passion for operational excellence.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Lead and manage day-to-day production operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are achieved.

Plan and optimize workforce allocation, shift operations, and resource utilization to meet business and customer requirements.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and operational performance.

Analyze production metrics, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to resolve operational challenges.

Develop and implement production processes, policies, and best practices to support business objectives.

Lead engineering and operational projects, ensuring successful execution within scope, quality, and timeline expectations.

Coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

18 plus years of proven experience in production management, manufacturing operations, or industrial engineering environments.

Expertise in production planning, resource management, process optimization, and operational performance improvement.

Proven leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills with experience leading teams.

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience leading engineering projects, change management initiatives, and cross-functional improvement programs.

Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and working within global manufacturing or high-volume production environments.

Nice to Have

Knowledge of manufacturing systems, production KPIs, quality management, and process control principles.