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Mahindra & Mahindra is hiring experienced professionals for its Chakan plant across CME, TCF, BIW, Paint, SCM, Technology, and Employee Relations. Check eligibility, vacancy details, and how to apply. Supply Chain job , HR Jobs

Mahindra & Mahindra Recruitment – Hiring for Chakan Plant

Mahindra & Mahindra has announced new job openings in Chakan (Pune) for experienced professionals in manufacturing, technology, supply chain, and employee relations. If you are looking for automotive industry jobs in India with a leading OEM, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

The company is expanding its operations and strengthening teams across CME, TCF, BIW, Paint Shop, SCM, Technology, and HR divisions.

🧑‍🏭 Departments Hiring at Mahindra & Mahindra – Chakan

🔧 CME / Manufacturing / Technology Jobs

Open positions include:

• Deputy Manager – Technology (CME_P1)
• Deputy Manager – Process Engineering (BIW / TCF / Stamping)
• Manager – Process Engineering (TCF)
• Deputy Manager – Process & Simulation (TCF)
• Deputy Manager – TPDE (CME – TCF)
• Deputy Manager – Controls & Robotics (BIW)
• Deputy Manager – BIW Master Checker (P1)
• Deputy Manager – TCF Equipment’s (CME)
• Manager – Manufacturing Projects (BIW)

These roles are ideal for candidates with experience in:

• automotive manufacturing
• new product development
• robotics and automation
• production engineering
• body shop and assembly lines

🎨 Paint Shop Jobs

• Deputy Manager – Paint Technology

Candidates with paint process, CED, top coat, or paint shop maintenance experience will be preferred.

📦 Supply Chain job & Logistics Jobs

• Manager – Logistics TCF (SCM)
• Deputy Manager – Packaging (Export Planning)

Experience preferred in:

• export logistics
• packaging development
• TCF logistics
• supply chain optimization

🤝 Employee Relations / HR Jobs

• Manager – Employee Relations
• Deputy Manager – Employee Relations

Experience in:

• industrial relations
• union handling
• labor law compliance
• plant HR operations

📍 Job Location

Chakan, Pune – Maharashtra, India

🎓 Experience Required

Relevant experience in automotive or manufacturing domain as per job role.

📩 How to Apply for Mahindra & Mahindra Jobs

Interested and eligible candidates can share their updated resume at:

👉 sharma.neelima@mahindra.com

🔍 FAQs – Mahindra & Mahindra Jobs 

Mahindra & Mahindra Interview Questions and Answers

1. Tell us about your experience in the automotive manufacturing industry.

Sample Answer: I have been working in the automotive manufacturing sector for the past __ years. My experience includes process improvement, quality management, and cross-functional coordination. I have worked in areas like BIW/TCF/Stamping depending on role, handled production targets, and implemented cost-reduction and productivity improvement initiatives. I also have experience working with shop-floor teams and maintenance departments to ensure smooth production with minimum downtime.

2. What do you know about the Chakan plant?

Sample Answer: The Chakan plant is one of Mahindra & Mahindra’s most advanced manufacturing facilities. It is known for manufacturing SUVs, commercial vehicles, and new-generation platforms. The plant follows modern manufacturing practices such as automation, robotics, smart manufacturing, and lean concepts. It is also one of the company’s key hubs for export vehicles.

3. What is your experience with process improvement or Kaizen?

Sample Answer: In my previous role, I identified bottlenecks in production and implemented small but effective Kaizen activities. For example, I improved material movement and reduced changeover time, which increased productivity and reduced rejection. I also participated in 5S and TPM activities to improve workplace organization and equipment availability.

4. Explain the difference between BIW and TCF.

Sample Answer:

• BIW (Body in White) – stage where car body shell is welded and assembled before painting
• TCF (Trim, Chassis & Final) – stage where trims, engine, chassis, wiring harness, seats, tires etc. are assembled

BIW focuses mainly on welding, fixtures, geometrical accuracy, and strength.
TCF focuses on final assembly, torque controls, PDI, and customer-ready vehicle quality.

5. What safety practices do you follow on the shop floor?

Sample Answer: Safety is the first priority in manufacturing. I always ensure:

• PPE usage
• lockout–tagout while maintenance
• machine guarding
• zero-accident culture
• reporting near-miss incidents
• following JSA and SOPs

I also ensure training for contract manpower and safety communication before shift start.

6. How do you handle production downtime?

Sample Answer: I first identify whether the cause is man, machine, material, or method. Then:

1. isolate the root cause
2. coordinate with maintenance or planning team
3. minimize downtime impact through parallel planning
4. implement corrective & preventive actions
5. record downtime and monitor trends

The goal is not only restarting production but preventing recurrence.

7. What experience do you have with automation or robotics? (BIW/TCF roles)

Sample Answer: I have worked with robotic welding/handling in BIW/TCF environments. My experience includes robot program adjustment, cycle time optimization, troubleshooting basic alarms, and coordinating with vendors during installation. I also understand safety interlocks and preventive maintenance requirements of automated lines.

8. What is your experience in Paint Shop?

Sample Answer: I have worked on pre-treatment, cathodic electro-deposition (CED), sealer application, and top-coat processes. I am familiar with booth control, oven parameters, paint defects such as orange peel, runs, sagging, and fish-eye, and I have worked on defect reduction and first-time-right improvement.

9. How do you deal with unions and employee relations issues? (ER/HR roles)

Sample Answer: Employee relations require balance between empathy and discipline. I maintain regular interaction with union representatives, ensure statutory compliance, and resolve grievances at an early stage. I focus on transparent communication and counseling to avoid escalation. I also work proactively on morale and engagement activities.

10. Why do you want to work at Mahindra & Mahindra?

Sample Answer: Mahindra & Mahindra is one of India’s leading automotive manufacturers with strong values, technology-driven operations, and global presence. Working here will give me the opportunity to handle large-scale manufacturing, automation, new product launches, and structured growth opportunities. I believe my skills match your current expansion requirements.

Supply Chain Management Interview Questions & Answers

1. What is Supply Chain Management?

Sample Answer:
Supply Chain Management is the coordination of material, information, and financial flows from suppliers to the final customer. It covers procurement, production planning, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and distribution. The goal is to deliver the right product, at the right time, in the right quantity, at the lowest total cost while maintaining service quality.

2. What is the difference between logistics and supply chain?

Sample Answer:
Logistics focuses on the movement and storage of materials and finished goods.
Supply chain is broader — it includes supplier selection, procurement, production, logistics, customer service, and strategy.
So logistics is one part of the larger supply chain.

3. Explain inbound and outbound logistics.

Sample Answer:

• Inbound logistics: movement of raw material/components from supplier to plant

• Outbound logistics: movement of finished goods from plant to dealer/customer

Inbound deals more with supplier coordination, while outbound is more customer-focused.

4. What tools or software have you used in supply chain?

Sample Answer:
I have experience with ERP and planning tools such as SAP/MM, SAP PP, Oracle, and Excel-based planning dashboards. I have used them for PR/PO creation, GRN posting, inventory tracking, material requirement planning, and vendor performance monitoring.

5. What is MRP?

Sample Answer:
MRP (Material Requirement Planning) is a system used to calculate material requirements based on production plans, lead time, and inventory levels. It helps ensure material availability without excess inventory by generating purchase requisitions and production orders.

6. How do you control inventory levels?

Sample Answer:
I control inventory using:

• ABC/XYZ analysis

• safety stock and reorder level

• monitoring slow-moving and non-moving items

• demand forecasting

• cycle counting

• coordination with production and purchase teams

The objective is to balance stock availability with inventory carrying cost.

7. What is safety stock?

Sample Answer:
Safety stock is extra inventory kept to protect against demand fluctuations, supply delays, or production variation. It helps avoid line stoppage and stockouts when actual consumption is higher than forecasted.

8. How do you handle a material shortage on the shop floor?

Sample Answer:
First, I check actual stock vs. booking vs. physical verification.
Second, I review:

• open POs

• in-transit material

• alternative part or vendor

• possibility of rescheduling production

Parallelly, I coordinate with suppliers for urgent dispatch and inform production planning to adjust schedules if necessary. The priority is to avoid line stoppage.

9. Explain Just-in-Time (JIT).

Sample Answer:
JIT is a lean concept where materials are supplied exactly when required in production, reducing inventory levels and storage costs. It demands strong supplier coordination, reliable logistics, and stable demand. Any delay directly affects production, so risk management is important.

10. What is Incoterms?

Sample Answer:
Incoterms are internationally accepted commercial terms that define responsibilities of buyer and seller in international trade. They clarify who is responsible for freight, insurance, customs clearance, and risk transfer.

Examples: EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP, FCA.

11. What KPIs do you track in supply chain?

Sample Answer:
Common KPIs include:

• OTIF (On Time In Full)

• inventory turnover ratio

• logistics cost per unit

• supplier OTTR

• line stoppage incidents

• forecast accuracy

• order fulfillment rate

These help measure cost, delivery, reliability, and efficiency.

12. Explain ABC analysis.

Sample Answer:
In ABC analysis:

• A items: high value, low quantity — strict control

• B items: moderate value — periodic review

• C items: low value, high quantity — simple controls

It helps prioritize inventory management effort and control working capital.

13. How do you handle non-performing suppliers?

Sample Answer:
I first analyze gaps using OTIF, quality PPM, cost, and response time. Then I:

1. communicate expectations clearly

2. conduct supplier performance review

3. support improvement through audits or joint problem-solving

4. develop alternate vendor if risk continues

Escalation is done only if performance does not improve.

14. What is lead time?

Sample Answer:
Lead time is the total time between placing an order and receiving the material ready for use. It includes manufacturing time, transportation time, customs clearance (if import), and internal processing time.

15. Why do you want to work in supply chain?

Sample Answer:
Supply chain is the backbone of manufacturing. It connects suppliers, production, and customers. I enjoy roles that involve coordination, planning, problem-solving, and working with data as well as people. The impact of good supply chain management is visible directly in cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction, which motivates me.