Project Deputy Manager-NMPL-Hosur(BU3)

Role & responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Execution

• Prepare project schedules, construction milestones, resource deployment plans, and execution strategies.
• Monitor execution of civil, structural, and architectural works related to the weld shop project.
• Ensure project completion within approved timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Track project progress and implement corrective actions to mitigate delays.

2. Robot Line Infrastructure Development

• Coordinate construction of robot foundations, pits, trenches, cable routing, and equipment base frames.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and readiness of robotic cells, welding fixtures, conveyors, and automation systems.
• Coordinate with robot suppliers, machine builders, and system integrators during installation and commissioning.
• Ensure infrastructure compliance with technical specifications and layout requirements.

3. Utility & Facility Management

• Ensure timely installation and commissioning of:
• Electrical Substations & LT Panels
• Cable Trays & Power Distribution Systems
• Compressed Air Systems
• Welding Gas Pipelines
• HVAC & Ventilation Systems
• Lighting & Shop-floor Utilities
• Firefighting & Drainage Systems
• Verify utility readiness before equipment installation and production trials.

4. Contractor & Vendor Management

• Supervise civil, structural, MEP, utility, and fabrication contractors.
• Monitor contractor performance, work quality, progress, and productivity.
• Verify contractor bills and work completion certifications.
• Resolve technical issues and execution challenges at project sites.

5. Quality Management

• Ensure all construction and installation activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Conduct inspections and quality audits for civil, structural, utility, and equipment installation activities.
• Identify quality deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain project quality documentation and inspection records.

6. Safety & EHS Compliance

• Ensure adherence to construction safety standards, EHS policies, and permit-to-work systems.
• Conduct risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety audits.
• Monitor contractor safety compliance and corrective actions.
• Achieve zero major safety incidents throughout project execution.

7. Equipment Installation & Commissioning

• Coordinate robotic welding line installation and commissioning activities.
• Support fixture setting, robotic cell installation, conveyor alignment, and utility integration.
• Monitor machine trial runs, process validation, and production readiness.
• Facilitate smooth handover to Production and Maintenance teams.

8. Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Purchase, Projects, EHS, and external consultants.
• Prepare and present project status reports, progress updates, and risk reviews to senior management.
• Support statutory approvals and regulatory compliance activities.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful project completion.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project Completion as per Schedule (%)
• Budget Adherence (%)
• Infrastructure Readiness Achievement (%)
• Utility Installation Completion (%)
• Safety Performance (Zero Major Incidents)
• Quality Audit Compliance Score (%)
• Contractor Performance Rating
• Equipment Installation & Commissioning Success Rate
• Project Milestone Achievement (%)
• Stakeholder Satisfaction & Timely Reporting

Preferred candidate profile

• 8 to 12 years of experience in industrial construction and manufacturing facility projects.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in automotive weld shop, BIW (Body-in-White) line, robotic welding automation, or manufacturing plant projects.
• Proven experience in Greenfield and Brownfield expansion projects, including plant setup, infrastructure development, and equipment installation.
• Hands-on exposure to civil, structural, utility, MEP, and automation project execution.
• Strong coordination experience with contractors, vendors, robot suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of project planning, budgeting, quality management, safety compliance, and commissioning activities.