Head - Manufacturing - Precious Metals Refining (18-24 yrs)

Job Summary:

- Responsible for implementing manufacturing strategy and tactical operational goals to exceed customer expectations for product quality, cost and delivery.

- Maximising efficiency, optimising production levels and driving operational excellence.

- Work closely with internal and external key stakeholders to provide technical support for manufacturing related activities.

- Striving for best-in-class products and business practices to deliver as per the laid down expectations.

- Managing teams and projects across the business.

- Provide clear leadership and vision; inspire and motivate people to achieve excellence and mentor them as they develop new skills.

- Drive Key Performance Indicators across all areas of the Manufacturing function to ensure that all projects are delivered on cost and on time to the highest quality standards.

- Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental issues are prioritised and facilitated.

- Directs and drives implementation of Lean Business strategy and Continuous Improvement across all manufacturing related areas of the business.

Areas of Expertise:

- Deep understanding of the latest manufacturing global practices.

- Experience of managing industry 4.0 concept and its implementation on the ground.

- Conversant and updated about plant automation and increasing efficiency.

- Experienced in execution of business excellence practices like 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, DWM,TPM, TQM, Hoshin Kanri, etc.

- Vast experience of managing audits and certifications including ISO, OSHA, EcoVadis, etc.

- Meticulous in ensuring adherence to quality control practices and giving an output that is 'first time right' without any rework or reprocessing.

- An expert in process optimisation and development as per the emerging product / service requirements.

- Experience in developing SOPs for existing and newly developed processes.

- Deep technical bent of mind to constantly evolve and refine processes on the basis of one's technical experience, expertise and study of latest technical literature.

- Vast experience of budgeting both long term and short term, related to manpower, material, consumables as well as other applicable resources.

- Deep experience of working with various stakeholders including customers, Management, Finance, Supply Chain, IT, etc.

- Deep knowledge of ERP Systems and business processes for efficient working.

- Extremely agile and mindful of maintaining highest safety standards and safe working culture in the plant and all peripheral areas.

- Deep understanding of business, various developments in the sector, market dynamics and connecting manufacturing to business requirements.

- Ability to conceptualise design and develop projects under consultation with the project team and executing the same within stipulated timelines.

- Vast experience of cost control, optimisation, and rationalisation of various costs in view of market fluctuations and business realties.

- Conversant with the available technology in the world in the related field and understanding how to bring it to the organisation.

- Hands on experience of plant upkeep, equipment and machinery through preventive & predictive maintenance as well as world class standards of shopfloor excellence.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Directs the company's manufacturing and production activities including overseeing production plans and creating processes toward the accomplishment of corporate objectives.

- Attains successful production objectives, implementation of policies, and utilization of available resources while ensuring all customer, regulatory and legal requirements are followed.

- Directs the preparation of specifications for purchase as to quality, quantity, delivery, and service required for purchase of plant equipment, supplies, and materials to meet production schedules.

- Coordinates with the Quality team to ensure that all products adhere to quality standards and processes.

- Liaises with superiors to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals.

- Regularly evaluates the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and applies improvements.

- Evaluates departmental performance and effectiveness by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.

- Provides leadership for effective employee relations through positive and proactive communication, coaching, training, problem resolution, and follow up.

- Ensures that the company runs with legality and conformity to established regulations.

- Evaluates the challenges faced by the business and takes action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities.

- Contributes to overall business strategy and annual budget process as well as initiates and develops creative and innovative manufacturing processes.

- Leads, develops and implements variable cost productivity programmes across all areas of responsibility.

- Implements a customer focused operational culture delivering world class customer service levels.

- Optimises cost performance of the plant through capital investment programmes, optimising operating working capital usage and minimising waste through a continuous improvement culture.

- Develops and manages master production schedule and operations budgets for products to directly support and ensure that the product is delivered to agreed cost, quality and timelines.

- Plans and executes maintenance activity to ensure plant is kept safe and compliant.

- Drives improvements in performance for key aspects of machinery by completing reliability studies and identifying best planned maintenance strategy.

- Provides design for manufacturing input at early stages in the new product development process, coordinating with and supporting the new product development team.

- Supports project management to cross functional activity required for project execution.

- Ensures that Environmental, Health and Safety, manufacturing and quality standards and procedures are strictly adhered.

- Works with teams to translate site strategy into specific annual performance goals and departmental objectives including KPIs, and to track them.

- Responsible for developing the appropriate organisational structure, resource plans and culture to support the business objectives and customer deliverables.

- Provides leadership, coordination and coaching to the team, ensuring they are trained to achieve the operational and financial metrics within their areas of responsibility and succeed in their roles.

- Report on Manufacturing activities on a regular basis to the Senior Management team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of the relevant Key Performance Indicators.

- Review the use of technological systems that support a more environmentally friendly approach.

Specifications :

- Experience in handling large teams {around 200+}.

- Excellent team player, high in interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.

- Excellent analytical abilities and business acumen.

- Excellent communication and presentable skills.

- Rational, data-drive,n and deep understanding of numbers.

- Change Management zeal with the highest positive outlook and approach towards various initiatives.

Qualifications:

- BE/ BTech - Chemical / Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering.

- Full-time master's degree in business administration/management.

- Excellent knowledge of ERP.

Experience: 18-24 years.