Specialist Minimum Requirements: M.Tech/B.Tech in Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Minimum 8 to 10 years experience in the Chemical and Process industry (non-neg). Robust manufacturing experience essential. Basic knowledge on Lean & Six Sigma. Conversant with S&OP (Sales and Operational Planning) processes. Experience in handling a unionised workforce an added advantage. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities of the Position: Manage and direct plant operations for production. Co-ordinate plant activities with other Functional Heads to ensure manufacturing objectives. Implement cost-effective systems to control operating expenditures, manpower, overtime and ensure healthy industrial relations at shop floor. Improve profitability by yield improvement, energy conservation, process time cycle reduction. Responsible for driving 5S, and continuous improvement projects. Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production as per quality standards. Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment. Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives. Responsible for on time delivery of product at optimal cost and pre-defined quality. Maintain safe practices, implement QMS, EMS and OHSAS at factory. Ensure the standard operating procedures are available at all processes and are followed by maintaining safe practices at plant. Ensure the interest, training & motivation of the team should be maintained. Run the cost saving projects effectively. Comply with Internal, External & Group Global audit requirements. Comply with safety measures at shop floor. Plan, co-ordinate and control the maintenance of the plant. Participate in the preparation of the annual maintenance and projects. Develop plans for each area of maintenance and engineering and the various stages. Ensure that all maintenance project work in the plants is carried out and completed to the highest level of trade-man quality. Manage outside maintenance contractors to ensure the integrity of the maintenance team. Complete repairs to various plant equipment. Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery to ensure ongoing operations of a facility – General plant maintenance. Respond to emergency breakdowns and repairs. General machining work. Preventative maintenance and fault-finding on equipment. Operate a forklift as applicable. Assist in monthly stock take processes, and inventory counts. Adhere to health and safety regulations. General housekeeping activities and/or assistance when required in additional production / manufacturing departments.
