Cornext Agri Products - Head - Manufacturing

Job Title : Head of Manufacturing

Department : Manufacturing and Engineering

Reporting to : CEO

Qualification : BE Mechanical/Agri, M-Tech Mechanical (From reputed colleges)

Experience : 15-20 years, with a passion for advanced Farm Equipment manufacturing and product development.

Location: Cornext Agri Products Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad

Role Summary:

The Head of Manufacturing at Cornext Agri Products Pvt Ltd will be pivotal in executing the company's growth plan and strategic direction. This role involves overseeing product development, engineering the manufacturing process, making critical decisions on machine selection, and optimizing production efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring technical machining competence and employ advanced manufacturing techniques to ensure the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development:

- Engage with customer product development teams to understand both the objective and subjective requirements of products and update product specifications accordingly.

- Play an Instrumental role in plant set up and act as liaison engineer between global development teams and local teams.

- Collaborate with global teams and support operations in setting up assembly lines.

- Strategize with marketing to select products aligning with the company's vision and mission.

- Lead key decisions and execution throughout the product development process.

- Collaborate with vendors for tooling and fixture development.

- Develop and adhere to quality documentation on the shop floor (e.g., APQP).

Continuous Improvement:

- Identify and lead projects to improve quality, productivity, and profitability.

- Focus on cycle time and consumable cost reduction.

- Enhance programming time and agility.

Productivity Improvement:

- Set procedures for machine shop productivity measures (e.g., OEE).

- Analyze OEE data and plan initiatives for improvement.

Team Building:

- Develop and oversee a motivated manufacturing engineering team.

- Enhance team morale through personal productivity and structured daily management.

- Establish rigorous manufacturing standards and promote collaboration across functions.