1. Purpose:

- This position is the Upper line of shopfloor management which is primarily responsible for achieving daily Production as per the requisite schedule determined based on the customer demand confirming safety & quality standards.

- A Production Manager is also responsible for ensuring minimal rejection percentage & achieving the weekly on time production through proper planning and a motivated working atmosphere through people development initiatives like training, continuous communication & addressing any such related grievances.

- This position is responsible for SQDCP in the plant and delivering the KPIs defined in line with company's objective and goal.

- Current position will be responsible for the "AlSi Mono" which includes manufacturing line for AlSi Mono Castable, Well Filler line and Plastics product line.

2. Direct Reports:

- Group Leaders (1or2)

3. Dimensions of Position:

- This position covers the overall Manufacturing Operations of AR THC plants, ensuring customer support with respect to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost & People. Some of the key aspects attached to this position are as follows -

- Manufacturing volume 21000 Mt of THC per annum (Approx)

- Total Team Size

2 Management staff

3 Team Leaders 40+ operators (Approx)

- HSE

a. SIOPA/IOPA >95% and 8/12 per employee/year respectively

b. SWI for all repetitive jobs

c. Safety audit

- Quality

a. No repeat manufacturing CCAR

b. Escape rate <10%

- Delivery

a. +90% OTD

b. +95% AWPP

c. 3 Weeks delivery for any new patterns (except spls)

- Cost

a. Ensure expenditure within budget (variance)

- People

a. Training and development plan for team

b. Performance appraisal process & carrier progression for team

4. Key Result Areas:

4.1 Ensure the Health, Safety, and Environment of the manufacturing plants, especially through -

- Implementation of the HSE standards (SWI, OK to Start, Safety audit, Line PPS)

- Control overtime work to avoid any Health & Safety issues

4.2 Guarantee customer satisfaction through high standards of Product quality and 'right first time' attitude

- Implementing quality initiatives

- Providing leadership and actively participating in cross-functional teams to rapidly resolve quality-related issues and improve product performance through 8D methodology.

- Ensuring effective change management on the shop floor

4.3 Ensure daily performance of management routine duties

4.4 To actively manage the performance improvement of the manufacturing process through:

- Deployment of proper resources

- Cooperate and coordinate with support functions

- Ensuring conversion cost within budget

4.5 Develop a highly motivated and performing workforce on the shop floor through leadership

- Develop a training plan to continuously improve technical skills and understanding of 5S, work standardisation, visual management, waste elimination, problem solving, etc.

- Actively and routinely coach team members to develop the skills & competency levels of the team and knowledge/awareness of usage of new technology/processes/methodology

- Develop and maintain a high-quality relationship within the team

Qualifications & Experience:

- Min 10+ years of experience in manufacturing industries like material processing, ceramic, basic engineering

- Hands on experience of using modern manufacturing principles & methodology (Lean manufacturing) including different problem solving tools like 8D, fish bone, why-why

- Hands on experience in Vendor management and handling contract work force at shop floor

- Handling a team to achieve the desired outcome

Knowledge:

- In depth understanding of modern manufacturing principles (TPM, Lean manufacturing)

- Broad & comprehensive understanding of industrial safety standards

- Good understanding of Product manufacturing & end Product application

- Good understanding of engineering drawings

- Detailed knowledge on Problem Solving tools & methodology (8D, fish bone, why-why etc.)

- General understanding on cost control initiatives

- Basic understanding of people psychology

- Awareness on Quality Management systems