Assistant Manager - Manufacturing Shifts

The position is responsible for managing a team of Associates to execute the production, trouble shooting activities in the shift in line with the shift plan and in adherence to the specified quality and safety standards.

KEYPERFORMANCE AREAS

Adherence to the shift plan

% Reduction in scrap

Reduction in down time (Hours)

% Reduction in rejection/rework

No. of unsafe condition/acts eliminated

Improve employee involvement

Improve operational efficiency

Attendance Management of Associates

KEY ACTIVITIES RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations

Implement work schedules, assignments and production sequences for the operators by machine as per shift plan

Provide inputs to the Manager manufacturing regarding the manpower numbers for Associates, contract employees, temporary employees and labourers as required to enable planning of resources and work schedules

Assess resource requirements to ensure continuous production flow

efficient manner and provide necessary guidance as required

Trouble shooting when problems arise in the functioning of machines . In case of major breakdown help can be sought from Manager Maintenance on appropriate course of action

Supervise the overall production to ensure that the production schedule is adhered to during the shift

Monitor and resolve any issues / conflicts regarding work allocation

Continuously monitor various production parameters like quantity and quality of output, machine utilization, uptime, etc. update Planning in case of any errors or deviations

Ensue that shift wise production targets are met and provide inputs to the manager and Planning for the next shift targets

Maintain and monitor the in-process materials inventory and ensure material safety and security in the shift

Attend and present in Daily Work Management meetings Scrap classification meetings, production review meetings etc with all required details for the assigned shift

Escalate and report key issues timely

Production Quality

Ensure adherence to the prescribed Quality norms and Standard

Ensure that in quality checks are being conducted as per standard operating procedures

Ensure reduction in in-process and finished goods rejections and internal rework so as to attain efficient operations and cost reduction

Provide inputs to the Associates all other employee regarding quality requirements and ensure they are aware of quality norms

Cost Management

Initiate cost saving measures through innovative ideas and optimum usage of machine, manpower, energy, process and reduce cycle time etc.

Ensure effective utilization of materials during the production process, consumables like oil, tools, etc to ensure reduction in wastage

Create awareness on maintenance processes and encourage proper use of equipment and preventive maintenance measures

Safety Health and Environment

Ensure safety measures are necessarily followed and take initiative to enhance acceptance of safety by conducting safety meetings in departments with production head for achieving zero accident level and promote workplace safety

Ensure all workmen are adequately trained with respect to EHS

Report any First aid / minor/ Major accident to Manager production/ BU / Safety Manager

Communicate to the team on good housekeeping practices and also ensure hygiene cleanliness at shop floor in line with company policies

Interaction with inter Department / Intra Department Colleagues

Coordinate with Quality, Technology and Engineering department colleagues team for resolving major issues related to operational efficiency and quality

MIS, Reports Admin

Maintain update report for Daily Production / Shift Report etc.

Ensure updated documentation like log books, crew books, safety over sheet, lift safety check sheet, absenteeism form, muster of workmen etc.

Prepare plan v/s actual reports for production targets for shift

Update SAP regularly and accurately (as required)

Manage leave allocation for operators in consultation with Manager Manufacturing.

Revision of SOP to be done as when required based on the changes.

Evaluation of the skill matrix of all Associates to be done in the defined period.

Employee Development

Identify training requirements for operators and provide on-the-job training as and when required

Motivate, counsel and coach operators and trainees to ensure better delivery

Encourage team to participate in suggestion scheme and quality circles (SPARSH circles)

Improvement Activities

Work on Quality Improvement Projects (QIP s), and suggest measures for improvement

Work on improvement projects such as Kaizens and Mori Muda and Mura

Help in Identification of unsafe conditions and support the cross functional teams in taking corrective action

Education and Experience Required

Education:

Engineering Graduate

Experience:

Min 6 years

Full time