Manager / Senior Manager

Location: Anakapalli, Vizag

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Manager / Senior Manager to oversee manufacturing operations at an Ingot and Wafer manufacturing plant.

The role will involve managing production, process optimization, quality, and maintenance activities to ensure efficient plant operations, consistent product quality, equipment reliability, and achievement of production targets.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensure production targets are achieved.

- Monitor and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, process stability, yield, and resource utilization.

- Manage quality control activities to maintain product consistency, reduce defects, and ensure adherence to quality standards.

- Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

- Analyze production, process, quality, and downtime data to identify operational issues and improvement opportunities.

- Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.

- Coordinate with production, process, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth plant operations.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, productivity, and cost optimization.

- Manage team performance, resource allocation, and adherence to operational procedures.

- Ensure compliance with applicable manufacturing, quality, equipment, and workplace safety requirements.

- Maintain operational records and prepare reports on production performance, quality, and plant efficiency.

- Support plant expansion, operational scale-up, and improvement initiatives as required.

Required Skills and Competencies:

- Relevant experience in manufacturing operations, production, process engineering, quality, or maintenance management.

- Understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and shop-floor operations.

- Knowledge of process optimization, quality control, defect analysis, and continuous improvement.

- Experience in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and downtime reduction.

- Ability to perform root-cause analysis and monitor operational performance.

- Strong team management, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

- Analytical thinking and effective decision-making.

Role Expectations:

The candidate will be responsible for driving manufacturing efficiency across production, process, quality, and maintenance functions while supporting operational excellence and plant growth.