Assistant General Manager/Deputy General Manager - Plant Production - Manufacturing

Position Title: Sr.manager/AGM - Plant Production

Location: Dehradun

Education & Experience:

- Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Polymer / Plastics Engineering or equivalent

- Minimum 15+ years in Injection Molding operations (automotive preferred), with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role

- Machines: Hands-on experience with Windsor & Milacron (100T - 650T)

- Technical Expertise: Injection Moulding, Mould Design & Maintenance, Machine Settings, SAP PM Module

- Quality Systems: ISO/IATF, 7 QC Tools, FMEA, CAPA, Customer Handling

- Project Management: Proven ability to lead automation, cost control, and efficiency improvement projects.

Key Competencies:

- Strong Communication skills

- Knowledge of Injection molding

- Team Building and Team Leadership.

- Comprehensive functional skills and a result

- Conflict Management

Job Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Management:

- Lead overall plant technical operations and manage HODs (Production, Tool Room, Maintenance, Quality, etc.)

- Drive cross-functional coordination and ensure smooth plant operations

- Ensure strong team development and performance tracking of the technical staff

2. Injection Moulding Operations:

- Manage end-to-end injection moulding operations (Windsor and Milacron machines: 100T to 650T)

- Oversee machine setting, process optimization, parameter setting, and troubleshooting

- Ensure consistent production yield, quality output, and minimal downtime

3. Tool Room & Mould Management:

- In-depth understanding of mould design, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting

- Guide the tool room team to resolve mould-related issues and optimize tooling performance

4. Quality & Compliance:

- Implement and maintain QMS as per automotive industry standards (ISO/TS, IATF)

- Conduct quality audits, manage customer complaints and ensure CAPA implementation

- Use of 7 QC tools, FMEA, and other quality assurance methodologies

- Ensure full compliance with customer audits and certifications

5. Maintenance & Utilities:

- Plan and implement AM, PM schedules; monitor performance via SAP PM module

- Drive CBM (Condition Based Maintenance) and MP (Maintenance Prevention) initiatives

- Analyze downtime and lead CAPA implementation to improve equipment reliability

6. Production Planning & Cost Optimization:

- Ensure timely dispatch with full compliance to OTDIF (On-Time Delivery In-Full)

- Lead cost reduction through process innovation, automation, and material substitution

- Control engineering consumption (power, labour, raw materials) within budget

7. Process Improvement & Automation:

- Lead automation projects to enhance efficiency, reduce manpower cost, and eliminate NVA (Non-Value-Added activities)

- Conduct ROI analysis and obtain approvals for process improvement projects.