- Lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and cost objectives

- 15+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in the gears, transmission, or automotive
components industry

ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

- Plant Operations Management: Lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and cost objectives.

- Production Planning & Control: Develop and implement production plans to optimize capacity utilization, minimize downtime, and maximize efficiency.

- Quality & Compliance: Ensure compliance with ISO, TS, and other relevant quality and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvements in product quality.

- Maintenance & Asset Management: Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to ensure minimal disruptions in production.

- Safety & Environment: Enforce stringent EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) policies to maintain a safe working environment.

- Process Improvement & Lean Manufacturing: Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and other best practices to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

- Machine Utilization: Manage and optimize the use of key manufacturing machines such as hobbing machines, grinding machines, and other CNC machining equipment used in gear manufacturing.

- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): Monitor and improve OEE metrics to ensure optimal performance, availability, and quality in production operations.

- Budget & Cost Control: Develop and manage operational budgets, drive cost-reduction initiatives, and ensure optimal resource utilization.

- Supply Chain & Vendor Management: Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure smooth availability of raw materials and components.

- Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

- Technology & Automation: Drive digital transformation, automation, and adoption of Industry 4.0 practices to enhance operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, CNC machining, heat treatment, assembly lines, lean methodologies, and machine utilization for gear manufacturing (hobbing, grinding, etc.).

- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead large teams, drive strategic initiatives, and manage cross-functional collaborations.

- Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze operational data, identify issues, and implement effective solutions.

- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with industry-specific compliance, safety, and quality management systems.

- Communication & Stakeholder Management: Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills

DESIRABLE BEHAVIOURS :
 
- In-depth knowledge of gear manufacturing processes, including machining, assembly, and testing.

- Familiarity with gear cutting machines, CNC machines, and other production equipment.

- Experience with CAD software for production design review (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).

- Understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and control charts.

- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for production tracking and reporting.

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