Head COE - Manufacturing Engineering (Infrastructure & Projects)

JOB PURPOSE

Lead the strategic planning, development and execution of manufacturing infrastructure and utility systems for new and existing plants.

Ensure infrastructure readiness aligned with business growth, capacity expansion, new product programs, technology requirements, cost optimization, safety, reliability and sustainability objectives.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Infrastructure Planning

• Develop short-, medium- and long-term infrastructure master plans aligned with business and manufacturing strategy.
• Study existing plant layouts, infrastructure capacity and future requirements.
• Develop infrastructure concepts for new plants, plant expansions, capacity increases and new product programs.
• Plan building, civil, structural, flooring, roofing, mezzanine, roads, drainage, warehouses and other plant infrastructure.
• Establish optimum space utilization and infrastructure cost through layout and capacity studies.
• Develop infrastructure standards and guidelines across manufacturing locations.

Utilities Planning & Capacity Management

Plan and establish capacity requirements for:

• Electrical power and distribution
• DG/backup power
• Compressed air
• HVAC/chilled water
• Cooling towers/process cooling
• Water supply and treatment
• ETP/STP
• Fire protection systems
• Natural gas/PNG/LPG
• Steam/hot water, wherever applicable
• Vacuum and other process utilities
• Conduct utility load calculations, capacity assessment and future demand forecasting.
• Ensure utility availability and redundancy for critical manufacturing processes.
• Develop utility distribution networks and equipment specifications.

New Plant / Expansion Projects

• Lead infrastructure planning for greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Prepare infrastructure CAPEX estimates, project budgets and implementation schedules.
• Define technical specifications, scope of work and equipment requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants, architects, EPC contractors, utility suppliers and plant teams.
• Lead project execution from concept design procurement installation commissioning handover.
• Ensure infrastructure readiness as per project milestones and SOP requirements.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work closely with Manufacturing, IE, Projects, Maintenance, EHS, Finance, Procurement, Quality and Plant Operations.
• Standardize infrastructure and utility solutions across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Lead external consultants and contractors.
• Present project proposals, CAPEX requirements, business cases and progress to senior management.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION

Minimum Qualification required: BE -Civil [Preferred] /Mechanical /Electrical

WORK EXPERIENCE / FUNCTION EXPOSURE

• 15-20 years of experience in Infrastructure Planning, Utilities, Plant Engineering, Projects or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in automotive/auto-component or large manufacturing organizations preferred.
• Strong experience in greenfield/brownfield plant projects and capacity expansion.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical and facility utilities.
• Experience in CAPEX planning, budgeting and project management.
• Strong understanding of plant layouts and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in energy management and sustainability initiatives.

TRAVEL - The job role involves Travelling across all VARROC Plants / Manufacturing Site in India

REPORTING - The Position reports to the Head - ME / IE [Corporate]

RELOCATION - Outstation candidates will have to relocate to PUNE & will be eligible to avail the Relocation Policy benefits.

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