The role plays a crucial role in overseeing the manufacturing activity, responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the production processes, meeting Sales volumes, Quality standards, managing a team of production workers, and driving continuous improvement. Meet Sales volumes with quality & quality by efficiently using the resources available in the Factory. Embrace SKF initiatives like SKF Production System, EHS while doing every activity in the Factory
Job Responsibilities
Production
Develop and implement production plans and schedules to meet customer demand while optimizing machine utilization and labor resources. Monitor production progress and make real-time adjustments as needed to ensure on-time delivery.
Daily Review/analysis/action plan on Loss in OEE & Delivery value along with the shift engineer.
Develop roadmap to achieve business plan targets by reviewing the operation on periodic basis.
Oversee the operation of production equipment, ensuring they are running efficiently and safely. Coordinate routine maintenance and repairs, minimizing downtime.
Compliance & Safety
Compliance for company code of conduct, ethics, policies & statuary & legal requirements Demonstrate & compliance to Environmental, health & Safety standards in shop floor.
Demonstrate & compliance to Quality Management systems such as ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, AAR standards & Customer specific requirements in the shop floor in total.
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies within the production area. Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
Stop production & process in case any major accidents, major unsafe working condition in the work premises or an event of emergency declared due to safety concern.
Lean Management
Drive Lean principles in manufacturing to achieve Zero Accident, Zero Defect and Delivery in-lined with customer demand efficiently.
Improve OEE by reducing losses and creating culture of continuous improvement.
People Management
Capability building, Upskilling / Reskilling - Training plan design. Nominating team members
Develop a capable and motivated workforce, which would deliver the set objectives. Ensure right staffing in all areas & create right atmosphere for the team by mentoring, coaching & empowering them.
Lead and mentor a team of production workers, providing training, guidance, and performance feedback. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement among the production team.
Nominate employee s motivation awards wrt safety, quality, productivity sustainable improvement projects & other cultural change initiatives towards business excellence activities in the shop floor.
Talent Review & Performance appraisals of team.
Resource Optimization
Drive productivity in operations in-order to optimize the cost and Head count.
Implement inventory control strategies to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency.
Initiating cost reduction projects such as down time reduction, Resetting loss reduction, manpower optimization projects, Safety compliance projects, material consumption optimization projects
Quality Management
Adhere to quality control measures to ensure that product meet all relevant specifications and quality standards.
Reports
Ensure real time data capture / Data Integrity
Prepare and present regular production reports to senior management, including key performance indicators, production trends, scrap, quality issues and areas of improvement.
General Administration - Shop Floor
Risk assessment activities & SWOT analysis
Attending Cross functional meeting.
Review of shop floor L1 activities, conducting L2, L3 meeting along with other CFT members
Layered process audits in the shop floor.
Initiate disciplinary actions towards sabotage of safety & quality systems in the shop floor.
Resolve Conflict with inter department as well as with Employees.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders for seamless execution of manufacturing plans to meet customer timelines for delivery with right quality and quantity.
Facilitate discussions with the Union and workmen as and when required; set up committees/ teams to address any employee grievance.
Person Specification
Technical/Professional Skills, Expertise and Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills
Overall 12 and above years of experience in Manufacturing
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Solid understanding of quality control principles and methodologies.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.
Presentation skills
Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification (Preferred)
Knowledge of ISO or other quality management systems.
Computer - MS office strong hold on MS Excel
Education
BE or Equivalent, in Mech/Industrial Production/Rubber Technology/Injection molding.