Deputy Manager, Molding

Role Overview: You will be responsible for production scheduling, monitoring, reporting & MIS, along with having knowledge of molding machine specifications and selection for the required product. Your main responsibilities will include productivity improvements, preparing process parameters and other process documents, manpower allocation, ensuring adherence to quality systems, maintaining 5S and safety standards, managing secondary operations, coordinating maintenance of molding machines, troubleshooting molding issues, training and mentoring teams for optimum productivity, analyzing customer complaints and implementing corrective actions, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement, and more. Key Responsibilities: - Production scheduling, monitoring, reporting & MIS - Productivity improvements - Preparing process parameters and other process documents - Manpower allocation and people development - Ensure adherence to quality systems (TS and EMS) - Maintain 5S and safety in the department - Preparation of monthly performance objectives - Managing secondary operations - Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance of molding machines - Troubleshoot molding issues and implement corrective actions - Train a team and mentor them for optimum productivity - Capable of optimizing/improving molding cycle time - Analysis of customer complaints and in-process rejections, and implementing corrective actions - Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement - Hands-on experience in running injection molding machines and accessories - Capable of conducting new tool trials for plastic parts - Knowledge of different types of plastic material processing - Reconciliation of RM/WIP stocks at month-end - Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while working - Ensure minimum environmental impact by using controls on machines/equipment - Regular monitoring and measuring energy performance - Prevention of pollution, energy reduction, and maintaining a safe working environment Qualifications and Skills: - Mechanical Engineering Graduate / CIPET - Around 12-15 years of experience in production function of the Engineering Industry - Strong leadership and communication skills - Technical knowledge of molding processes and materials - People development and teamwork skills - Problem-solving and decision-making abilities - Knowledge of APQP related documentation, PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plan - Knowledge of SAP - Knowledge of DOE for the Molding Process - Knowledge of molding machine specifications and selection for the required product,