Senior Manager/General Manager - AlSi Mono/Well Filler/THC Production

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