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General Manager Manufacturing & Technology

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Pune
Reporting Relationship: COO – Cluster Head
Opportunities With: Our Clients

Job Purpose

 

Customer Satisfaction:

 

  • Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by ensuring timely delivery of quality products.
  • Address customer concerns and feedback promptly and effectively.
  • Collaborate with the sales and customer service teams to understand and meet customer needs and expectation

 

Operations Management:

 

  • Oversee daily operations of the machining plant to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.
  • Develop and implement production schedules to meet targets and customer demands.
  • Monitor and optimize machining processes to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

 

Quality Assurance:

 

  • Ensure all products meet quality standards and specifications required by the Oil & Gas sector.
  • Implement quality control procedures and conduct regular inspections.
  • Address and resolve any quality issues promptly.

 

Safety and Compliance:

 

  • Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Conduct regular safety audits and training sessions for staff.
  • Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

 

Team Leadership and Development:

 

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and operators.
  • Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback and coaching.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

 

Budget and Resource Management:

 

  • Develop and manage the plant’s budget, ensuring cost-effective operations.
  • Oversee procurement and maintenance of machinery, tools, and equipment.
  • Optimize resource allocation to maximize productivity.

 

Process Improvement:

 

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  • Utilize lean manufacturing principles and other methodologies to reduce waste and improve workflow.
  • Lead initiatives for technological upgrades and innovation.

 

Stakeholder Management:

 

  • Collaborate with other departments, such as BD, Finance and SCM to ensure alignment with company goals.
  • Maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and customers.
  • Represent the plant in meetings and negotiations with external stakeholders.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Experience in the Oil and Gas Sector and in areas of having thorough knowledge of VMC, HMC, VTL, CNC, HBM, HNK, 5 Axis machine.
  • Candidate shall have knowledge about different Raw Materials, Machining processes, tooling, Manpower handling, OEE Improvement, Gemba kaizen, New product development, Quality Tools, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA.
  • Candidate shall have knowledge about Special Processes like HT, Carburizing, forging, leaser cladding, Copper plating, Xylon coating, Floro polymer coating, phosphating
  • Familiar with general engineering, assembly drawings, customer specifications, quality plan, operation process sheet & procedures etc.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing, testing and assembly sequences.

 

Personal Attributes

 

  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
  • Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Complex Problem Solving —Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

 

Qualification

 

  • Graduate in ME / BE – Mech. or Production
  • Professional experience: 15 to 25 years of experience in the manufacturing function
  • The position is expected to have good experience in machining, 5 axis, WFL & SMX machines
  • Experience in the Aerospace Industry would be an advantage.
  • Software —AutoCAD, MS Office, MS Project, Advance Excel, Planning Software
  • Good knowledge of all international codes & standards.
  • Working Knowledge of SAP
  • Familiar with all ISO/ IMS/ API Procedures and Documentation.
  • Age between 35 to 45 years

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