Assistant Manager - Production

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Internal Job Title: Assistant Manager Production

Business: Lucy Electric Manufacturing & Technologies India

Location: Halol, Gujarat India

Job Reference No: 4125

Job Purpose

This role would be responsible for overall processes of Mechanism assembly lines. Focus on systems and processes to improve productivity and quality whilst supporting the implementation of world class manufacturing techniques into the organization. Drives the development, planning, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, and operations for new and/or existing products and technologies. Works closely with quality to always ensure strict compliance with good manufacturing practices guidelines

Job Context

The position is responsible to:

Achieving factory efficiency

Driving continuous improvement culture

Producing First time right products

Regularly review and improve shopfloor metrics like production efficiency, rework, idle time, etc

Managing All AX Dynamic related activities for production department which includes from giving shop orders to stores, setting of routes for new products, posting of production orders as and when needed also as closing of shop orders at the month end.

Maintaining Skill matrix for the department

Ensuring that production is completed before deadlines

Appointing labour and identifying various requirements for smooth running of the production process.

Overseeing quality control throughout the production process.

Liaising and coordinating production with other departments

Making of monthly scrap and rejection journals in excel as well as in AX system

Taking trials with QA and NPD team

An exceptional ability to grasp concepts easily and resolve production issues.

To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required / instructed to improve the efficiency, quality, and service of the department.

Health & Safety – adherence to all Company Health & Safety Policies, Procedures and Safe Working Practices

Making of work instruction for new product development

Make samples of any new product

Job Dimensions

The role will be based out of Halol, Vadodara and reports to Production Manager

Key Accountabilities

These will include:

Oversee and direct the planning, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, and operations for new or existing products in mechanisms & various subassemblies

Report on Manufacturing activities on a regular basis to the Senior Management team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of the relevant Key Performance Indicators

Review and eliminate the non-value add work content and collaborate with other departments to improve efficiency

Accounting of labour hours

6S and shopfloor management

Keep on learning and keeping abreast with Latest technology trends in manufacturing and plan to upgrade present production to higher levels

Develop and implement systems that comply with Lucy Electric and industry regulatory requirements for quality, safety, and the environment

Drive effective use operations resources and continuous improvement efforts. Define, drive, and deliver key production and process improvements

Optimize S&OP planning balancing revenue maximization with meeting customer requirements

Ensure availability of material at line as per production plan

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: -

Proven track record in delivering manufacturing best practices/LEAN manufacturing/TPM

Proven capability of operating successfully at a workmen level

Minimum Experience:

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with 10-12 years of Experience in Manufacturing

Job-Specific Skills:

Broad experience of working in a multi- national, matrix organization

Strong communications and presentation skills.

Behavioural Competencies

Effectively recognize and manage conflict

Empowers and trusts our people to come up with the right solutions

Gets things done and makes it easy for others to do the same

Has a positive can-do attitude

Openly encourages debate to achieve the best outcomes

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Strong leadership skills

About us:

Lucy Group Ltd is the parent company of all Lucy Group companies. Since its origins in Oxford, UK, over 200 years ago, the Group has grown and diversified. Today we employ in excess of 1,400 people worldwide, with operations in the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, South Africa, Brazil, Thailand, Malaysia, India and East Africa.

Lucy Electric is a global business that provides medium voltage switching and protection solutions for electrical distribution systems. Our dedication to cultivating our service provision allows Lucy Electric to offer a complete solutions package to our customers; facilitating the delivery of electricity to homes and businesses worldwide.

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