Deputy General Manager- Plant Operations

About Client Company:

The company is leading in designing, developing, and manufacturing a broad range of world-class firefighting equipment and systems. The company manufactures an extensive range of products including standard as well as customized solutions. The product range mainly consists of fire sprinklers, valves, and accessories used in fire sprinkler systems, deluge valves, deluge skids, pre-action systems, water spray nozzles, foam proportioning systems, discharge devices, mobile foam units, fire monitors, and custom engineered skids. Today, the company's products have been tried, tested, and successfully accepted in over 75 countries worldwide. The company serves many of the large and reputed oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, manufacturing, industrial, and power companies in the world -providing the right combination of product quality, efficiency in manufacturing, service excellence, and domain expertise offering customers a perfect value package.

Position Title: DGM-Plant Operations

Location - Jalgaon (Maharashtra)

Desired Qualification- Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Experience - 18+ years of Operations/ Production/Manufacturing experience from engineering industry. Candidates having experience of handling of CNC machine shop and products like Valves, Pressure Vessels, Compressors and Pumps is required.

Reporting Manager - GM & Management (Director / CMD)

Role:

Works Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the entire production process, ensuring that the manufacturing operations run smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Production Management:
• Supervision: Oversee day-to-day production activities, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating various stages of manufacturing.
• Efficiency: Optimize production processes to ensure maximum efficiency and minimum downtime.
• Quality Control: Ensure that all products meet the company's quality standards and regulatory requirements, particularly as fire equipment is safety critical.
• Inventory Management: Monitor raw materials, components, and finished products inventory to ensure smooth production flow.
• 2. Safety and Compliance:
• Safety Standards: Ensure that the manufacturing processes comply with safety regulations, particularly those related to fire equipment production.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO certifications), local laws, and international safety standards for fire equipment.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the manufacturing process and implement measures to mitigate them.
• 3. Team Management:
• Leadership: Manage and lead a team of engineers, technicians, and production workers, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Training: Ensure that all employees are trained and qualified to operate machinery and understand safety protocols.
• Performance Management: Monitor and evaluate the performance of the production team, providing feedback, and addressing any issues that arise.
• 4. Process Improvement:

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, implement new technologies, and optimize manufacturing practices to enhance productivity and product quality.

• Innovation: Encourage innovation in manufacturing processes, particularly in developing new fire safety products or improving existing ones.
• 5. Budgeting and Cost Control:
• Cost Management: Oversee production costs, manage budgets, and ensure that manufacturing operations stay within financial constraints.
• Resource Allocation: Efficiently allocate resources, including labor, materials, and machinery, to optimize production costs.
• 6. Maintenance and Equipment Management:
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure regular maintenance of manufacturing equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure uninterrupted production.
• Upgrading Equipment: Assess the need for new equipment or technology upgrades to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• 7. Coordination with Other Departments:

Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as R&D, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Sales to ensure alignment between production capabilities and business objectives.

Communication: Facilitate communication between production and other departments to ensure that any issues are addressed promptly.

• 8. Reporting and Documentation:
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports on production performance, including metrics like output,
• quality, efficiency, and safety incidents.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production processes, equipment maintenance, safety checks, and compliance certifications.
• 9. Customer Focus:
• Customer Requirements: Ensure that production meets customer specifications and deadlines, particularly in custom or specialized fire equipment manufacturing.
• Feedback: Incorporate customer feedback into the production process to improve product offerings and customer satisfaction.

Technical Skills:

Manufacturing Processes: In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, especially those related to fire equipment such as fire extinguishers, alarms, sprinklers, and other safety devices.

• Quality Assurance: Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and quality assurance practices, ensuring that products meet stringent safety and quality standards.
• Safety Standards: Familiarity with industry-specific safety standards and regulations (e.g., NFPA, UL listings, and ISO standards relevant to fire safety equipment).
• Software Proficiency: Competence in using production management software (e.g., SAP ERP systems), CAD software for design, and other relevant IT tools.