We are seeking a proactive and strategic Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement function . The ideal candidate will be a linchpin in our logistics chain, driving success through effective negotiation, supplier management, and cost optimization .
Job Responsibilities: To oversee all aspects of the following production process, this role combines technical expertise with management and leadership skills to drive productivity, control costs, and manage personnel. Die Casting Vibro/Surface Finishing Tapping Plating i.e. Trivalent Blue/Chrome/Nickel or Powder Coating Assembly Plastic Injection Moulding Eccentric Power Press Sealing Foams Vulcanization Resource Management Estimating and budgeting for resource requirements, including materials, labour, and equipment. Overseeing the selection, ordering, and purchasing of necessary materials and equipment. Managing and allocating personnel, materials, and equipment effectively. Production Process & Management Scheduling: Planning and monitoring production schedules on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to meet customer demands and delivery deadlines. Optimization: Continuously reviewing and improving production processes to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and optimize cycle times. This includes implementing lean manufacturing techniques such as Kaizen, 5S, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). Troubleshooting: Expertly handling and resolving technical issues and defects that arise during the production processes, such as porosity, shrinkage, and cold shuts etc. Equipment oversight: Managing the proper use and maintenance of machines, melting furnaces, robotics, and auxiliary equipment. Team and Personnel Leadership Supervision and training: Leading and managing a team of engineers, supervisors, and operators. This includes providing training to enhance skill levels and monitoring team performance and discipline. Performance evaluation: Conducting regular performance reviews and providing coaching to production associates. Resource allocation: Scheduling production staff to ensure adequate coverage and optimal use of manpower resources. Hiring: Participating in the hiring process for new employees within the production department. Quality Assurance Standards enforcement: Ensuring that products meet both internal quality norms and external customer standards. Minimizing defects: Implementing root cause analysis to minimize rejections and ensure defect-free castings. Document review: Approving and reviewing process control documents such as Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and control plans. Collaboration: Working closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) teams to uphold quality standards and address customer complaints promptly. Equipment and maintenance management Preventive maintenance: Ensuring that preventive and breakdown maintenance schedules for all machinery and tooling are followed effectively to maximize uptime. Tooling lifecycle: Proactively managing the lifespan of dies and tools, and planning for their refurbishment or replacement. Troubleshooting equipment: Working with maintenance teams to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation issues related to equipments. Safety and compliance Safety promotion: Promoting a strong culture of safety and housekeeping within the facility. Regulation compliance: Ensuring all operations adhere to safety, health, and environmental regulations. Risk assessment: Conducting regular safety audits and risk assessments in die casting areas. Coordination and reporting Interdepartmental collaboration: Acting as a liaison between the production team and other departments, including planning, maintenance, quality, and supply chain. Performance reporting: Generating and reviewing production reports, such as Manufacturing Information Systems (MIS) and downtime analysis, and communicating performance to senior management. Cross-functional meetings: Participating in meetings and audits with cross-functional teams to align production with broader business objectives. Production & Efficiency KPIs Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): A comprehensive metric measuring the overall productive time of equipment, combining availability, performance, and quality. Machines downtime and operational status. Production Output/Volume: The total number of units produced over a specific period. Throughput: The rate at which a production system produces units per unit of time. Manufacturing Cycle Time: The average time it takes to complete a product from start to finish. Capacity Utilization: Measures how much of a facility's production capacity is being used. Cost Per Unit (CPU): The total cost to produce one item. Scrap Rate: The percentage of materials or products that are discarded due to defects. First Pass Yield (FPY): The percentage of units produced that pass quality inspections the first time without needing rework. Customer Complaints: The number of complaints received, indicating product quality or reliability issues. On-Time Delivery (OTD): The percentage of orders delivered to customers by the promised date. Production Schedule Compliance: Measures how well the production team adheres to the planned production schedule.