Explosive Filling (Assistant Manager)

Explosive Filling
Location: Kanpur

Position Summary

• We are seeking a highly motivated Supervisor Explosive Filling to lead and oversee explosive filling and ammunition assembly operations for Medium Caliber products (20mm, 30mm & 40mm). The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and quality-driven production while maintaining compliance with defense manufacturing standards, statutory regulations, and internal quality systems.
• The role requires strong expertise in production management, explosive filling processes, manpower handling, troubleshooting, continuous improvement initiatives, and shop-floor leadership to achieve production targets with zero safety incidents and optimum operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Production & Process Management
• Supervise and control day-to-day explosive filling and ammunition assembly operations.
• Ensure smooth execution of:
• Projectile Assembly
• Explosive Filling (HE, Incendiary, DP, etc.)
• Fuze Assembly & Integration

Final Inspection & Packing

• Monitor production output and ensure adherence to production schedules.
• Drive improvements in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), productivity, and line efficiency.
• Maintain process discipline, dimensional accuracy, and product traceability.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, tools, and consumables.
• Coordinate with Machine Shop, Quality, Maintenance, and Planning teams for uninterrupted production flow.
• Maintain OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery commitments.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with DGQA, PESO, JSG-0102, STANAG, and internal quality requirements.
• Drive First Pass Yield (FPY) improvement and rejection reduction initiatives.
• Analyze production and quality performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Review assembly drawings, component drawings, and process documentation to ensure product conformity.
• Ensure complete lot traceability through MES/SAP systems.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce strict adherence to explosive handling and safety protocols.
• Conduct safety awareness programs and toolbox talks for operators.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and promote a Zero Incident culture.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to EHS regulations.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate preventive maintenance activities.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams for quick resolution of equipment failures.
• Ensure maximum equipment availability for continuous production.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Kaizen, TPM, 5S, Quality Circle, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis using Why-Why Analysis and 7 QC Tools.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities related to tooling, consumables, and processes.
• Drive process optimization and productivity enhancement projects.
• Team Management
• Supervise and lead shop-floor personnel during shift operations.
• Allocate manpower effectively based on production requirements.
• Mentor, train, and develop team members for skill enhancement.
• Build a performance-driven and safety-focused work culture.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
• Maintain production records, quality data, downtime reports, and shift reports.
• Ensure timely SAP transactions and documentation compliance.

Educational Qualification

• Mandatory: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in Production, Assembly, Manufacturing, or Explosive Filling Operations.
• Experience in defense manufacturing, ammunition production, explosives, ordnance, pyrotechnics, or related industries will be highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Explosive Filling Operations
• Ammunition Assembly Process
• Fuze Assembly & Integration
• Production Planning & Control
• OEE Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen
• TPM & 5S Implementation
• Root Cause Analysis
• 7 QC Tools
• SAP & MES Systems
• Engineering Drawing Reading
• Manpower Management
• Production Troubleshooting
• Quality Management Systems