Head-Industrial Engineering& Manufacturing Support Engineering(GM)

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Position Overview

This person will lead the companys efforts in driving operational excellence, optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing costs, and improving productivity across Walchandnagar Industries Limited diverse engineering and manufacturing operations. This role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to ensure the plant’s efficiency and competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement Industrial Engineering strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Drive continuous improvement culture through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Lead capacity planning and facility layout optimization for existing and future production requirements.

2. Process Optimization & Productivity

• Analise workflows, production methods, and workforce utilization to improve efficiency.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and time standards for all manufacturing processes.
• Implement automation and digital manufacturing initiatives (Industry 4.0).

3. Cost Reduction & Efficiency

• Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality and safety.
• Optimize resource utilization—manpower, machinery, and materials.
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping and cost-benefit analysis for process changes.

4. New Process Introduction:

• Collaborate with R&D, Production, and Quality teams for smooth introduction of new processes.
• Ensure manufacturability, scalability, cost-effectiveness and customer acceptance.

5. Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the IE & MSE team.
• Foster a culture of innovation, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure training programs for shop floor personnel to enhance productivity and skills.

6. Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all process improvements comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Support to maintain ISO, AS9100, and other relevant industry certifications through robust process control.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and change management skills.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred), TPM, and other CI tools.
• Hands-on experience with capacity planning, plant layout, and time-motion studies.
• Proficiency in ERP/MES systems and data analytics for decision-making.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:

  BE/B. Tech in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering.

• Experience:

  15+ years in Industrial Engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in a heavy engineering/manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record in large-scale process optimization, related project execution and operational excellence projects.
• Exposure to aerospace, defense, nuclear, or heavy machinery manufacturing preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvement.
• Reduction in manufacturing cycle time.
• Cost savings achieved through process improvements.
• Reduction in rework and scrap rates.
• On-time delivery performance improvement.