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Manager - NPD Automation
Godrej Agrovet
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Job Description
As an NPD (New Product Development) and Packaging Manager/DGM, you will work with internal and external teams in the design, procurement and delivery of NPD projects (process, utilities and packaging equipment) from the planning and capex preparation stage to operationalization.
Key Responsibilities
- Participation in NPD meetings
- Attend New Product Development (NPD) meetings and represent Manufacturing
- Participate in NPD review meetings
- Obtain NPD briefs and convert product concepts into feasible designs
- Design end-to-end manufacturing processes for production, adhering to agreed capacities
- Manufacturing process design
- Identify suitable manufacturing equipment/vendors based on process design
- Ensure installation and commissioning of facilities ahead of the launch plan
- Deliver production volumes per launch plans with agreed OEE, quality, safety and productivity targets
- Identify high-risk equipment or tasks in the project
- Equipment sizing and selection
- Size processes, packaging and utilities post-NPD project brief
- Ensure the required electrical, automation, and digitization systems are in place
- Select energy-efficient and reliable equipment with minimal rejections
- Approve equipment drawings and monitor supplier progress through regular meetings
- Ensure IoT and digital features are enabled in selected equipment
- Project execution
- Prepare end-to-end capex for the project
- Create project layouts, aligning with safety and operational excellence teams
- Develop a project network and closely monitor progress, updating regularly
- Ensure installation of bulk manufacturing, utilities, filling and packing equipment at the site
- Finalise civil, mechanical and piping consultants/contractors
- Procurement and vendor coordination
- Float inquiries for all processes and utilities
- Complete technical bids and coordinate with the procurement team for commercial discussions
- Ensure contractors/service providers sign NDAs, provide ABG, PBG as per contract terms
- Site safety and compliance
- Participate in execution to provide technical input, ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Follow up on statutory approvals for the project
- Ensure compliance of contractors with safety and statutory standards
- Ensure site safety during project execution according to agreed safety standards
- Monitoring and control
- Monitor capex spending versus budget for all tasks
- Periodically review contractor performance to ensure timely project completion
- Verify invoices from contractors and ensure timely payments
- Develop risk management plans to identify and mitigate potential risks
- Travel to different factory locations to meet project objectives
- Financial modelling and budgeting
- Conduct financial modelling, focusing on ROI, payback and cost-benefit analysis
- Create and manage capital budgets for process and utilities equipment for capacity and NPD projects
- Identify any additional budgetary requirements
- Ensure project delivery within the approved budget
- Anticipate and proactively manage budget over-runs
- Technology and innovation
- Implement the latest technologies, including IoT and Industry 4.0, in selected equipment
- Identify automation opportunities in existing manufacturing setups to minimise manpower
- Ensure machines meet minimum safety standards and efficiency requirements
- Expected deliverables
- Achieve Zero Injury at the project site
- Ensure finalisation of plot plans with consideration to:
- Material and manpower movement
- Proximity of utilities and packaging areas
- Storage near manufacturing/packaging
- Effective utilization of existing utilities
- Adequate placement of change rooms and washrooms
- Ensure selected equipment meets all safety and statutory standards
- Successfully execute projects within the agreed timelines, scope and budget
- Budget responsibility
- Create and manage the capital budget for capacity and NPD projects
- Ensure project delivery within the approved budget
- Anticipate and manage budget over-runs proactively
- Maintain clear communication with stakeholders regarding budget status and potential risks
Education: Graduate in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with project experience
Experience:
- 10+ years in Operations, Maintenance, and Project Management for Green and Brownfield projects in FMCG, Pharma and Chemical industries
- Expertise in project management from planning to execution for small to medium facilities
- Strong knowledge of high-speed flexible packaging machines (VFFS, HFFS, Flow wraps, etc.) and various laminates
- Experience with high-speed bottle unscramblers, filling, capping, labeling lines and customised cartons
- Knowledge of EOL equipment (banding, case packers, palletizers, etc.) and utilities commissioning
- Familiar with industry safety standards, statutory requirements and environmental management
- Understanding of IoT, Industry 4.0 and data capture in manufacturing
- Skilled in budget estimation for utilities (steam, gas, refrigeration, etc.)
- Proficient in risk assessment, project planning (MS Project, Zoho), and MS Office (Excel, AutoCAD)
Skills:
- Business solutions:
- Optimise men, machines and materials using Lean Sigma tools to enhance operational efficiency
- Plan for new technologies to improve process capability and plant availability
- Influencing skills:
- Strong ability to influence at all levels, including senior management
- Leadership:
- Capable of delivering sustainable solutions and leading teams effectively
- Communication:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficient in presentations using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple suppliers/contractors
- Change management:
- Drive the implementation of Smart Factory fundamentals
- Innovation:
- Ability to think creatively and innovatively
What s in it for you?
Be an equal parent
Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners
- 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
- 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
- Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel
Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment
No place for discrimination at Godrej
Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy
Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses
Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy
Community partnerships and advocacy
Persons with Disability (PwD) care
We are selfish about your wellness
Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options
Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members
Preventative healthcare support
Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.
Uncapped sick leave
Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work
Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling
Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way
Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements
Digital and offline instant recognition platforms
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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