Plant Production Manager

Job Description:

Position Title: AGM/DGM – Plant Production

Location: Dehradun

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 Molding Operations

• Manage end-to-end injection molding operations (Windsor and Milacron machines: 100T to 650T)
• Oversee machine setup, 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 with 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.

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 results
• Conflict Management