8 Cost Minimization Jobs

As a Production Scheduler at KIE Engineering Private Limited (KIEPL), your primary responsibility will be to develop and maintain the production schedule. You will work closely with relevant departments to ensure seamless operations and monitor the production process to enhance efficiency. Your role will involve optimizing resource utilization, minimizing costs, and ensuring timely product delivery. KIE Engineering Private Limited (KIEPL) is a family-owned engineering company specializing in manufacturing and supplying automotive and engineering components. The company produces fully machined ductile and grey iron components, primarily serving automotive OEMs worldwide. KIEPL operates 4 plants located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, 2 in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, and 1 in Solapur, Maharashtra. Join us in our mission to deliver high-quality products and contribute to the success of our global clientele.,

The company, a manufacturer and distributor of high-integrity machine tools and a leading indigenous Agribusiness in Nigeria, is seeking a Chief Technology Officer for their Cashew Processing factory in Nigeria. As the Chief Technology Officer, your responsibilities will include developing and implementing strategies to enhance manufacturing efficiencies by ensuring consistent plant and equipment availability. You will be tasked with managing relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to integrate them into the innovation process management and equipment maintenance plan. Additionally, you will translate strategic manufacturing and engineering objectives into specific business targets, action plans, and measurement mechanisms. Leading the development and deployment of new technology applications and processes will also be a key aspect of your role. You will be responsible for strengthening quality management systems, minimizing non-quality costs, coordinating planning, scheduling, and production operations, and driving the achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives. Furthermore, you will plan and coordinate manufacturing and maintenance operations to maximize return on assets, minimize manufacturing costs, and provide manufacturing and engineering input to new product development processes. Collaborating closely with Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales & Marketing teams will be essential to optimize the entire value stream from the customer perspective. The ideal candidate for this position should hold a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, with an MBA or other professional qualifications considered as an added advantage. A minimum of 20 years of experience in engineering equipment manufacturing is required, along with a good knowledge of technical production facility management and hands-on experience in fabrication and machine shops management. Proficiency in reading and understanding Engineering Drawings, experience in machining engineering components using Conventional and Computer Numerical Control Machine Tools, and knowledge of fabrication and foundry technology are also essential. This is a full-time position based in Nigeria.,

The Logistics Operations Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with domestic and export regulations, as well as coordinating warehouse operations and documentation. You will be responsible for proactively planning, organizing, and overseeing the work of a team to facilitate the receipt, storage, and movement of goods in the warehouse. Additionally, you will coordinate high-volume exports and documentation while adhering to established compliance and regulatory guidelines. Your key responsibilities will include planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling warehouse operations and the work of the team. You will also be involved in planning, handling, and reviewing logistic operations for both domestic and export purposes, such as Invoicing, E-way Bill, and other related documents. This will involve optimizing resource utilization, minimizing costs of warehouse operations, and conducting process audits. In this role, you will be expected to act in accordance with defined procedures to resolve routine logistics issues and ensure the best value for the customer and the carrier. You will also be responsible for achieving key performance indicators for the unit and developing activities aimed at improving them. As the Logistics Operations Coordinator, you will handle complex clerical, administrative, technical, or customer support issues with minimal supervision. You will escalate only the most complex issues to appropriate staff while ensuring that all duties are performed efficiently and effectively. Minimum Qualifications for this role include a Graduation or equivalent degree. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support the overall operational objectives of the organization.,

Position Summary The Production Head will oversee all daily operations of the plant ensuring policies and procedures are followed, develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, productivity and morale of Team. Improving efficiencies, asset utilization, capacity assessment and flexibility while minimizing costs and maintaining quality standards. Principal Accountabilities Upkeep and ensure to plant safety procedures and enhance EHS culture. Ensure food quality and food safety protocols in place Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations Overall Engineering and Maintenance performance management within budgeted costs Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results Implement strategies with clear sense of direction and focus, aligned with organisations objectives. Oversee day-to-day operations and take necessary corrective actions Collaborate cross functionally and maintain healthy work culture Ensure identification of means for improving yields and reducing losses Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets Support necessary liaising with external stake holders and regulatory/statutory authorities. Implementation of policies and procedures in line with organisations commitment to People Safety, Product Safety and Environmental upkeep Analyze varies issues and drive initiaitives for improvement in plant reliability, costs and operational efficiencies Identify several technological advancements in the industry and explore implementation internally Key knowledge & Skills 1. Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources) 2. Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise 3. Having hands-on knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, demand fulfillment, inventory 4. Strong capabilities of building and leading teams, logical decision-making, hands-on-ness and leading by example 5. Readiness to work in a poultry processing unit

As the HUB Operations Manager for Express Distribution, your primary responsibility is to oversee the Inbound and Outbound processes to ensure the efficient and precise achievement of the company's performance goals. You will lead a team and collaborate with business partners to optimize costs and maximize capacity utilization. Key deliverables for this role include minimizing the cost of Feeder and express services, ensuring on-time departure and arrival of vehicles from distribution warehouses, and engaging with vehicle vendors to maintain smooth operations. You will be responsible for dispatching packages according to schedule, optimizing available resources such as manpower and warehouse space, and achieving service performance targets while reducing costs. Additionally, ensuring safety and security of the premises and all resources is crucial. To excel in this role, you must have a track record of managing teams and coordinating with business partners. Proficiency in the country's geography, roadways, and regulatory environment is essential, along with knowledge of various vehicle types and ISO processes. Effective communication skills are necessary for seamless coordination, and basic computer proficiency is required for data analysis and interpretation. You should be able to analyze data, identify improvement opportunities, and provide training to team members on standard operating procedures. In terms of behavioral competencies, you should possess good geographical and networking knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and effective people management capabilities. Analytical and logical thinking skills are important, as well as resourcefulness in overcoming obstacles to achieve success in your role.,

You will be responsible for providing day-to-day direction to Lead Associates and ensuring that Quality Targets are met. You will coordinate with all departments to design a Quality Management System that standardizes and documents all processes. Ensuring compliance to contractual deliverables and addressing team-level issues will be part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will implement initiatives and projects to drive performance, supervise Assistant Managers Quality, and design and drive KPIs and KRAs of the team. Your role will involve coordinating with all departments to implement Quality Programs and conducting projects to improve performance. You will develop plans to minimize cost and increase productivity, plan for manpower requirements, and implement right sizing of the department when needed. Creating process documentation, standardizing processes of quality, and conducting training for quality as needed will also be essential aspects of your job. Furthermore, you will be responsible for developing the quality team in accordance with the quality roadmap and ensuring that SLAs in Quality are met. Performing other duties that may be assigned from time to time will also be part of your role. Qualifications: - Bachelor's/College Degree in any field or equivalent experience - Minimum of 5+ years of work experience in Quality - Excellent English communication and writing skills - Proficiency in MS Office - At least 2+ years of experience as an Assistant Manager Quality Audit If you meet the above qualifications and have the required experience, we look forward to receiving your application.,

Design control systems to minimize costs and production issues. Develop design and production standards in cooperation with management and user personnel. material and equipment lists, cost analysis and estimated production costs Required Candidate profile Design the layout of facilities, Conducting method study and educate to follow the best method to operators, Measuring line lost hours due to various reasons in shop floor. SAP Known.

As a Vessel Operations Executive at our company, your primary objective is to provide agency services to clients in accordance with our Standard Operating Procedures. Your focus will be on efficiently and effectively managing vessel operations to ensure high-quality service, quick turnaround times, and minimal expenses for the vessel, owners, and operators. It is essential that you prioritize the protection and welfare of the principal, master, and crew in all your endeavors. Your responsibilities will include maintaining, managing, and monitoring all vessel operation issues in the ports under your jurisdiction. You will be responsible for developing and communicating business strategies for the territory port, providing accurate local port expenses to the main office, and minimizing vessel handling costs to support profitability. Adherence to the company's SOP for all vessel services and maintaining close communication with the main office will be crucial aspects of your role. You will be the focal point of contact for day-to-day ground-level vessel operations, ensuring smooth coordination and timely communication with all relevant parties. Preplanning port calls, coordinating with local port authorities and vendors, and overseeing all aspects of the port call will be among your key duties. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing crew changes, organizing transportation, and maintaining updated records and reports for each port call. To excel in this role, you should hold a graduate degree in any stream, possess fluency in the local language as well as English, Hindi, and Marathi, and have a valid driving license with a clean police conduct report. Prior experience in the shipping industry, strong interpersonal skills, effective communication abilities, and the capacity to work under pressure will be advantageous. A proactive, organized, and disciplined approach to work, along with a willingness to work outside normal office hours, will be essential for success. By joining our team, you will have access to career development opportunities, technical and soft skills training, comprehensive health insurance coverage, an annual performance bonus, and the chance to be part of a diverse and supportive workforce within the Schulte group family.,