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Lead Production Technician
Job Description

Are you a hands-on manufacturing professional ready to take ownership of production processes and guide a team toward operational excellence? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Lead Production Technician, you will be overseeing daily production operations, mentoring technicians, and driving continuous improvement to ensure we deliver high-quality pump solutions efficiently and safely. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Manufacturing Operations team, you'll create impact by Leading frontline production efforts that directly contribute to Grundfos's mission of pioneering solutions to the world's water and climate challenges..

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Lead and coordinate daily production activities, ensuring targets for quality, safety, and output are consistently met
  • Mentor and support production technicians, providing hands-on guidance and fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and optimize machine performance
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across all production processes
  • Communicate production status, escalate issues, and coordinate with supervisors and cross-functional teams to maintain smooth workflow

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a technically skilled production professional with proven leadership ability, a strong safety mindset, and a passion for driving quality and efficiency on the shop floor. We would also imagine that you have:

  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory capacity
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with production equipment, assembly processes, or CNC machinery
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team in a fast-paced production setting
  • Solid understanding of health and safety regulations in a manufacturing context

It is a plus if you also:

  • Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
  • Trade qualification or technical diploma in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or a related field
  • Familiarity with ERP/MES systems such as SAP

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

  • A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
  • Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
  • Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
  • Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today!

To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or visit grundfos.com

Information at a Glance

Job details

Workplace:  Onsite Position
Job Location:  Chennai, Tamil Nādu, India
Contract Type:  Full-Time
Employment Type:  Regular

About Grundfos

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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