11 Jobs in Lakhtar

Job Requirements Job Description Why work for us Alkegen brings together two of the world s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Job Requirements: As Shift Officer, the jobholder reports to the Production Manager. This position is key for the Site to achieve its safety, quality, OTIF, and financial objectives. The Production Shift Officer has responsibility for the steady and reliable manufacturing process to produce products within the Quality specifications and at the lowest cost. They will also have responsibility for continuously improving and leading cost savings initiatives within the production team and working towards Best-in-Class Group Targets for efficiencies, labor, manning, quality and cost. Providing recommendations to drive the output and efficiencies of the site while maximizing manning efficiencies but training and development and optimization of processes while giving consideration to cost, availability and quality always working with a proactive safety focus. Responsibilities: Overseeing the production process and putting in effective controls and improvements to demonstrate Continuous Improvement (CI). Daily Management of Production officer and staff, empower and engage this group with effective and inspiring leadership. Resolution of personnel issues and disciplinary issues under your control. Optimized and Maximize performance and production output. Implementing effective training plans including documented training and validation for all staff. Agreeing the production schedules and optimize these in order to maintain and maximize production at reduced cost. Target 100% OTIF internally and externally. Ensuring that the production is cost effective and demonstrate continuous improvement in costs. Making sure that all products are produced on time and are of requisite quality. Put in place systems which maintain and improve quality and show effective control of products and deliver on improvements as part of must win battles. Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programs across the production team. Monitoring process performance against standards and taking necessary corrective actions to protect customers at all times. Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed; Formulation of annual budgets for production Identifying & implementing improvement initiatives and projects in quality, cost, delivery and health and safety and deliver against these. Calculation of labor and material resources needed and report on efficiencies; Estimating costs and setting the quality standards; Responsibility for the selection, use and maintenance of equipment; Liaising among different departments, e.g. suppliers, managers; Working with managers to implement the companys policies and goals; Ensuring that all legislative health and safety and internal guidelines are followed; Ensuring housekeeping standards are set and maintained in line with an ethos of 5S, showing real progress by control methods and recording these visually along the journey. Put in place an effective WCM system which can demonstrate improvements in Quality, Cost Delivery and Health and Safety but also show improvements in all production areas in the spirit of WCM encompassing (5S, SMED, Lean and CI) Reviewing worker performance and identifying training needs / Coaching and development. Where necessary taking other formal actions when necessary. Provide Monthly report on main Site KPI s and requirements. Conduct monthly coaching sessions with direct reports. Effective Management of report. Develop Shift Managers to have ability to deal with 1st level discipline and complaints. The scheduling of all site production departments timely and efficiently to meet customer demand. Develop and monitor schedules daily and liaison with the Production planner to optimize and prioritize production plans as per Customer Requirement. Monitor and evaluate capacity requirements with timely communication of potential issues. Ensure adherence to Effective Maintenance Planning, preventive (SEF s & WP) Co-ordinate maintenance engineers efforts to make sure machinery / equipment is kept up to reliability and condition standards Identify areas for improvement and assign resources /time to address Qualifications/ Experience: The jobholder will have a strong Operations background (around 4- 6 years), minimum 2 years managing people The minimum educational qualification will be a engineering Industrial experience gained in a process manufacturing environment SPC / 6 Sigma / Lean manufacturing / FMEA / RCA Computer and IT skills Interpersonal skills will be required; to influence decision-making and to work closely and effectively with manufacturing and engineering personnel at all levels and managing at technical team. Must be willing to work hands-on and to spend significant part of time on the shop floor Excellent attention to detail Must be a team player, self-motivated and flexible Must possess drive and challenge themselves and the team to continuous improvement Have passion to make their plant as reference site If you are interested in being part of a world class Talent function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people ALL PEOPLE breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran s status, or any other protected class.

Job Requirements Job Description Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Job Requirements: As Shift Officer, the jobholder reports to the Production Manager. This position is key for the Site to achieve its safety, quality, OTIF, and financial objectives. The Production Shift Officer has responsibility for the steady and reliable manufacturing process to produce products within the Quality specifications and at the lowest cost. They will also have responsibility for continuously improving and leading cost savings initiatives within the production team and working towards Best-in-Class Group Targets for efficiencies, labor, manning, quality and cost. Providing recommendations to drive the output and efficiencies of the site while maximizing manning efficiencies but training and development and optimization of processes while giving consideration to cost, availability and quality always working with a proactive safety focus. Responsibilities: Overseeing the production process and putting in effective controls and improvements to demonstrate Continuous Improvement (CI). Daily Management of Production officer and staff, empower and engage this group with effective and inspiring leadership. Resolution of personnel issues and disciplinary issues under your control. Optimized and Maximize performance and production output. Implementing effective training plans including documented training and validation for all staff. Agreeing the production schedules and optimize these in order to maintain and maximize production at reduced cost. Target 100% OTIF internally and externally. Ensuring that the production is cost effective and demonstrate continuous improvement in costs. Making sure that all products are produced on time and are of requisite quality. Put in place systems which maintain and improve quality and show effective control of products and deliver on improvements as part of must win battles. Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programs across the production team. Monitoring process performance against standards and taking necessary corrective actions to protect customers at all times. Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed; Formulation of annual budgets for production Identifying & implementing improvement initiatives and projects in quality, cost, delivery and health and safety and deliver against these. Calculation of labor and material resources needed and report on efficiencies; Estimating costs and setting the quality standards; Responsibility for the selection, use and maintenance of equipment; Liaising among different departments, e.g. suppliers, managers; Working with managers to implement the company's policies and goals; Ensuring that all legislative health and safety and internal guidelines are followed; Ensuring housekeeping standards are set and maintained in line with an ethos of 5S, showing real progress by control methods and recording these visually along the journey. Put in place an effective WCM system which can demonstrate improvements in Quality, Cost Delivery and Health and Safety but also show improvements in all production areas in the spirit of WCM encompassing (5S, SMED, Lean and CI) Reviewing worker performance and identifying training needs / Coaching and development. Where necessary taking other formal actions when necessary. Provide Monthly report on main Site KPI’s and requirements. Conduct monthly coaching sessions with direct reports. Effective Management of report. Develop Shift Managers to have ability to deal with 1st level discipline and complaints. The scheduling of all site production departments timely and efficiently to meet customer demand. Develop and monitor schedules daily and liaison with the Production planner to optimize and prioritize production plans as per Customer Requirement. Monitor and evaluate capacity requirements with timely communication of potential issues. Ensure adherence to Effective Maintenance Planning, preventive (SEF’s & WP) Co-ordinate maintenance engineers efforts to make sure machinery / equipment is kept up to reliability and condition standards Identify areas for improvement and assign resources /time to address Qualifications/ Experience: The jobholder will have a strong Operations background (around 4- 6 years), minimum 2 years managing people The minimum educational qualification will be a engineering Industrial experience gained in a process manufacturing environment SPC / 6 Sigma / Lean manufacturing / FMEA / RCA Computer and IT skills Interpersonal skills will be required; to influence decision-making and to work closely and effectively with manufacturing and engineering personnel at all levels and managing at technical team. Must be willing to work hands-on and to spend significant part of time on the shop floor Excellent attention to detail Must be a team player, self-motivated and flexible Must possess drive and challenge themselves and the team to continuous improvement Have passion to make their plant as reference site If you are interested in being part of a world class Talent function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.

Job Requirements Job Description Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Job Requirements As Shift Officer, the jobholder reports to the Production Manager. This position is key for the Site to achieve its safety, quality, OTIF, and financial objectives. The Production Shift Officer has responsibility for the steady and reliable manufacturing process to produce products within the Quality specifications and at the lowest cost. They will also have responsibility for continuously improving and leading cost savings initiatives within the production team and working towards Best-in-Class Group Targets for efficiencies, labor, manning, quality and cost. Providing recommendations to drive the output and efficiencies of the site while maximizing manning efficiencies but training and development and optimization of processes while giving consideration to cost, availability and quality always working with a proactive safety focus. Responsibilities Overseeing the production process and putting in effective controls and improvements to demonstrate Continuous Improvement (CI). Daily Management of Production officer and staff, empower and engage this group with effective and inspiring leadership. Resolution of personnel issues and disciplinary issues under your control. Optimized and Maximize performance and production output. Implementing effective training plans including documented training and validation for all staff. Agreeing the production schedules and optimize these in order to maintain and maximize production at reduced cost. Target 100% OTIF internally and externally. Ensuring that the production is cost effective and demonstrate continuous improvement in costs. Making sure that all products are produced on time and are of requisite quality. Put in place systems which maintain and improve quality and show effective control of products and deliver on improvements as part of must win battles. Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programs across the production team. Monitoring process performance against standards and taking necessary corrective actions to protect customers at all times. Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed; Formulation of annual budgets for production Identifying & implementing improvement initiatives and projects in quality, cost, delivery and health and safety and deliver against these. Calculation of labor and material resources needed and report on efficiencies; Estimating costs and setting the quality standards; Responsibility for the selection, use and maintenance of equipment; Liaising among different departments, e.g. suppliers, managers; Working with managers to implement the company's policies and goals; Ensuring that all legislative health and safety and internal guidelines are followed; Ensuring housekeeping standards are set and maintained in line with an ethos of 5S, showing real progress by control methods and recording these visually along the journey. Put in place an effective WCM system which can demonstrate improvements in Quality, Cost Delivery and Health and Safety but also show improvements in all production areas in the spirit of WCM encompassing (5S, SMED, Lean and CI) Reviewing worker performance and identifying training needs / Coaching and development. Where necessary taking other formal actions when necessary. Provide Monthly report on main Site KPI’s and requirements. Conduct monthly coaching sessions with direct reports. Effective Management of report. Develop Shift Managers to have ability to deal with 1st level discipline and complaints. The scheduling of all site production departments timely and efficiently to meet customer demand. Develop and monitor schedules daily and liaison with the Production planner to optimize and prioritize production plans as per Customer Requirement. Monitor and evaluate capacity requirements with timely communication of potential issues. Ensure adherence to Effective Maintenance Planning, preventive (SEF’s & WP) Co-ordinate maintenance engineers efforts to make sure machinery / equipment is kept up to reliability and condition standards Identify areas for improvement and assign resources /time to address Qualifications/ Experience The jobholder will have a strong Operations background (around 4- 6 years), minimum 2 years managing people The minimum educational qualification will be a engineering Industrial experience gained in a process manufacturing environment SPC / 6 Sigma / Lean manufacturing / FMEA / RCA Computer and IT skills Interpersonal skills will be required; to influence decision-making and to work closely and effectively with manufacturing and engineering personnel at all levels and managing at technical team. Must be willing to work hands-on and to spend significant part of time on the shop floor Excellent attention to detail Must be a team player, self-motivated and flexible Must possess drive and challenge themselves and the team to continuous improvement Have passion to make their plant as reference site If you are interested in being part of a world class Talent function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.

Job Requirements Job Description Why work for us Alkegen brings together two of the world s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Job Requirements: We are seeking a Process Engineer to design, optimize, and scale critical operational workflows with a focus on efficiency, quality, and safety. This role collaborates across engineering, production, quality, and other support teams to enable seamless operations. Responsibilities: Process Design & Optimization Design, develop, and continuously improve operational processes using tools like process flow diagrams (PFDs), simulations, and modelling software across all production stages. Performance Monitoring & Analytics Track and analyze key process metrics (e.g., OEE, yield, throughput), perform root-cause analysis, and implement targeted improvements. Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement Apply methodologies like Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen to troubleshoot and drive process enhancements. Compliance Conduct risk assessments, enforce compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (e.g. IMS). Documentation & Training Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, training guides, process criteria, and ensure knowledge is accessible. Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with production, quality assurance, Engineering & other support functions to ensure smooth process integration and scalable production. KPI Management Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and monitor the effectiveness of implemented changes. Improvement Project Managing projects related to process improvement, including timelines, budgets, and risk assessments. Drive Cost reduction culture and work on reducing the manufacturing cost. Qualifications/ Experience: B. Tech Ceramic Technology / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering. B. Tech from Ceramic Technology would be an added advantage. 8-10 years of Process improvement experience in an industrial environment. Six Sigma Green/ Black belt certification. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven mindset and comfort with statistical tools. Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma, SPC, or Kaizen methodologies. Excellent written and verbal communication and cross team collaboration skills. Experience with process control systems, PLC automation and/or manufacturing execution systems beneficial. If you are interested in being part of a world class Talent function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people ALL PEOPLE breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran s status, or any other protected class.

Job Requirements Job Description Why work for us Alkegen brings together two of the world s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Job Requirements: The Quality Control Manager is responsible for the overall function of quality assurance and all aspects of quality laboratory to include day to day management of daily lab requirements and supervision of quality control laboratory technician team. Responsibilities: Manages the Quality System for the facility and assures compliance to the ISO9001 requirements. Provides leadership to the quality team and plant-wide involvement in groups in order to drive continuous improvement through the facility. Directly responsible for internal auditing procedures, ISO9001 documentation and QMS system documentation. Responsible for coordination of annual ISO9001 surveillance audit and ISO9001 recertification audit. Ability to perform quality assurance testing of manufactured product in accordance with documented test procedures and lab instructions. Responsible for product quality and determination of suitable products for customer use. Will oversee test report process to ensure product specifications are met, and will manage lab personnel responsible for creating and issuing test reports. Work with management team to assess opportunities for improvement. Work closely with management on quality and productivity related projects, and also take part in projects undertaken with customers to develop new products or improve existing ones. Provide feedback to Management with regards to run conditions and overall product quality. Perform in-process testing and provide direct feedback to shift supervisors and top management, regarding glass microfiber properties, in order to control process and improve/ reduce scrap material. Assist in providing support during plant trials for Engineering and Technical teams. Responsible for maintaining adequate levels of quality lab inventory, equipment and supplies. Responsible for leading monthly Quality meeting with key personnel and management team. Direct employee selection, training, performance evaluation, documentation, salary and termination processes. Weekly and Monthly KPI and Quality objective reports to Global Quality and Technical Manager. Maintain the Corrective Action Request System. Responsible for response to customers on outstanding corrective actions and producing information and data as requested for customer requirements and inquires. Responsible for the disposition of all nonconforming material and oversight of disposition process. Perform testing during product grade changes or machine start-up in order to provide Process Operators with feedback regarding run conditions and glass microfiber properties. Verify quality of outgoing shipments using computer generated test reports to confirm quality with documented customer requirements/specifications and confirm shipment availability with logistics team. Manage calibration and maintenance of lab equipment. Perform incoming material inspections. Responsible for final quality control of all manufactured products. Daily activities can include collecting samples from production area, organizing and preparing samples for QC testing, measuring physical properties of the glass fibers to include Frazier (air resistance, pressure drop/ P), Tensile Strength, Elongation and Shot analysis (LI 10.02 LI 10.12). Conducts monthly coaching sessions with direct reports. Qualifications/ Experience: B. Tech Ceramic Technology / Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. in Chemistry B. Tech from Ceramic Technology would be an added advantage 6-8 years QC experience in an industrial environment Past experience of Ceramic/ Insulation/ Refractory / Glass Industry would be an added advantage Six Sigma Green/ Black belt certification Strong Experience with QMS / Quality Management Systems Strong with Problem Solving and Analytical Skills Strong experience of assessing Customer Complaints with 7 QC Tools, 8D, 5 Why Root Cause Analysis Strong past experience in Inprocess inspection/ SPC Analysis/ Daily Reporting Past experience of preparing QAP and managing Third party/customer inspection (TPI) Experience in a QC laboratory setting and a background in chemistry, ceramic fibre technology, refractories or other scientific field Proficiency with ISO 9001 and knowledge of major Quality systems Strong Interpersonal skills will be required to influence decision-making and to work closely and effectively with manufacturing and engineering personnel at all levels IT skills (SAP QM Module, MS office, ERP systems) Gujarati and English speaking is mandatory If you are interested in being part of a world class Talent function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people ALL PEOPLE breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran s status, or any other protected class.

Job Requirements Job Description Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Job Requirements The Quality Control Manager is responsible for the overall function of quality assurance and all aspects of quality laboratory to include day to day management of daily lab requirements and supervision of quality control laboratory technician team. Responsibilities Manages the Quality System for the facility and assures compliance to the ISO9001 requirements. Provides leadership to the quality team and plant-wide involvement in groups in order to drive continuous improvement through the facility. Directly responsible for internal auditing procedures, ISO9001 documentation and QMS system documentation. Responsible for coordination of annual ISO9001 surveillance audit and ISO9001 recertification audit. Ability to perform quality assurance testing of manufactured product in accordance with documented test procedures and lab instructions. Responsible for product quality and determination of suitable products for customer use. Will oversee test report process to ensure product specifications are met, and will manage lab personnel responsible for creating and issuing test reports. Work with management team to assess opportunities for improvement. Work closely with management on quality and productivity related projects, and also take part in projects undertaken with customers to develop new products or improve existing ones. Provide feedback to Management with regards to run conditions and overall product quality. Perform in-process testing and provide direct feedback to shift supervisors and top management, regarding glass microfiber properties, in order to control process and improve/ reduce scrap material. Assist in providing support during plant trials for Engineering and Technical teams. Responsible for maintaining adequate levels of quality lab inventory, equipment and supplies. Responsible for leading monthly Quality meeting with key personnel and management team. Direct employee selection, training, performance evaluation, documentation, salary and termination processes. Weekly and Monthly KPI and Quality objective reports to Global Quality and Technical Manager. Maintain the Corrective Action Request System. Responsible for response to customers on outstanding corrective actions and producing information and data as requested for customer requirements and inquires. Responsible for the disposition of all nonconforming material and oversight of disposition process. Perform testing during product grade changes or machine start-up in order to provide Process Operators with feedback regarding run conditions and glass microfiber properties. Verify quality of outgoing shipments using computer generated test reports to confirm quality with documented customer requirements/specifications and confirm shipment availability with logistics team. Manage calibration and maintenance of lab equipment. Perform incoming material inspections. Responsible for final quality control of all manufactured products. Daily activities can include collecting samples from production area, organizing and preparing samples for QC testing, measuring physical properties of the glass fibers to include Frazier (air resistance, pressure drop/ ∆P), Tensile Strength, Elongation and Shot analysis (LI 10.02 – LI 10.12). Conducts monthly coaching sessions with direct reports. Qualifications/ Experience B. Tech Ceramic Technology / Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. in Chemistry B. Tech from Ceramic Technology would be an added advantage 6-8 years QC experience in an industrial environment Past experience of Ceramic/ Insulation/ Refractory / Glass Industry would be an added advantage Six Sigma Green/ Black belt certification Strong Experience with QMS / Quality Management Systems Strong with Problem Solving and Analytical Skills Strong experience of assessing Customer Complaints with 7 QC Tools, 8D, 5 Why Root Cause Analysis Strong past experience in Inprocess inspection/ SPC Analysis/ Daily Reporting Past experience of preparing QAP and managing Third party/customer inspection (TPI) Experience in a QC laboratory setting and a background in chemistry, ceramic fibre technology, refractories or other scientific field Proficiency with ISO 9001 and knowledge of major Quality systems Strong Interpersonal skills will be required to influence decision-making and to work closely and effectively with manufacturing and engineering personnel at all levels IT skills (SAP – QM Module, MS office, ERP systems) Gujarati and English speaking is mandatory If you are interested in being part of a world class Talent function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.

Job Requirements Job Description Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Job Requirements We are seeking a Process Engineer to design, optimize, and scale critical operational workflows with a focus on efficiency, quality, and safety. This role collaborates across engineering, production, quality, and other support teams to enable seamless operations. Responsibilities Process Design & Optimization Design, develop, and continuously improve operational processes using tools like process flow diagrams (PFDs), simulations, and modelling software across all production stages. Performance Monitoring & Analytics Track and analyze key process metrics (e.g., OEE, yield, throughput), perform root-cause analysis, and implement targeted improvements. Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement Apply methodologies like Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen to troubleshoot and drive process enhancements. Compliance Conduct risk assessments, enforce compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (e.g. IMS). Documentation & Training Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, training guides, process criteria, and ensure knowledge is accessible. Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with production, quality assurance, Engineering & other support functions to ensure smooth process integration and scalable production. KPI Management Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and monitor the effectiveness of implemented changes. Improvement Project Managing projects related to process improvement, including timelines, budgets, and risk assessments. Drive Cost reduction culture and work on reducing the manufacturing cost. Qualifications/ Experience B. Tech Ceramic Technology / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering. B. Tech from Ceramic Technology would be an added advantage. 8-10 years of Process improvement experience in an industrial environment. Six Sigma Green/ Black belt certification. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven mindset and comfort with statistical tools. Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma, SPC, or Kaizen methodologies. Excellent written and verbal communication and cross‑team collaboration skills. Experience with process control systems, PLC automation and/or manufacturing execution systems beneficial. If you are interested in being part of a world class Talent function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.

Job Requirements Safety Deliver Health & Safety objectives in line with company Must Win Battles and ensure that site procedures are strictly followed by the team and contractors in line with site/Company standards and safety improvement plans. Planning: To set up and manage the Maintenance Department with a long term view of continuous improvement. To review internal performance and strategy in order to optimize the plant performance and efficiency. Predict the anticipated consumptions & purchasing requirements. Ensure adherence to Effective Maintenance Planning , preventive (SEF s & WP) Co-ordinate maintenance engineers efforts to make sure machinery / equipment is kept up to reliability and condition standards Identify areas for improvement and assign resources /time to address Contact and schedule contract resources and extra resourcing as needed To formulate and establish optimum spares holding levels To formulate and establish annual budgets for department. To formulate and develop capital expenditure plans for maintenance / replacement future investment needs. Define the needs, forward purchasing requirements and liaise with purchasing department. Monitor and record the variance of all maintenance budgets Oversee the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and production equipment. MWBs/Core Values Staff. Ensure the Maintenance Department is adequately resourced to allow the maintenance Day / Shift schedules to be maintained at all times. Define, implement and sustain an effective Maintenance Organisation Manage the Maintenance team To provide tight control and coordination of the development of all engineers To enhance the workforce training development and skill levels Ensure employees receive the appropriate training, with the appropriate modules, including 5S, TPM, 6 sigma, Kaizen, OEE. To establish and define training needs; to coordinate the training to ensure trainer and trainee understand and know the expectation/requirement of the training activity To measure the value and effectiveness of training provision To ensure the trainer has the required skills to train. To provide direct training to trainee as required. Taking into account the needs for shift cover define the roster and crewing levels to allow all operations to operate on time. Define and coordinate any overtime or as appropriate, the use of temporary/ agency workers Coordinate the placing of temporary workers, as necessary, with the employment agencies and HR dept Recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence. Lean & 5S Initiatives Development of Lean systems and structures to aid and facilitate efficient maintenance process. Development of modern management techniques (Lean systems, value stream mapping, Kanban etc). Decide the necessary corrective actions and implement them to achieve all KPIs. Define and implement suggestions to improve the OEE of each line/function. All audits and controls for systems of work are executed at the desired frequency. Collaborate with the other departments: Operations, Purchasing, Sales, Engineering. Develop and implement reliability systems including preventive and condition monitoring activities to improve plant reliability. Customer & Quality Support the Customer focused vision of the Company. Maintain the fundamentals; Quality System, ISO 9001:2015 , Environmental standards, Health & Safety standards. Actively participate in new product release process to ensure manufacturing is capable to achieve required specification and ensure ongoing Continuous Improvement / line efficiencies. Make sure quality assurance procedures are respected. Ensure non-conforming machinery / testing equipment are properly maintained. Take part in process improvement, equipment development and investments:- Technical Norm Performance and Reporting The manufacturing / engineering standards are respected . Monitor the maintenance engineers performance with regard to MRP and technical norm performance for downtime and yield and other KPIs. Monitor for incorrect performance reporting. Take all required actions to correct and then prevent inaccurate reporting. Establish rules and procedures for this. Organise the maintenance schedule to optimise manning / equipment / cost Ensure adequate personnel cover for all aspects of maintenance operations. In case of process drift, define corrective actions. Analyse the daily report (24 hours) and maintain management reporting protocols and reports Produce the required management reports. Review / report on KPI performance and identify areas to improve. Act upon these improvements via the maintenance team and other resources. Take into account all the KPI Indicators which the department impacts (workflow, spare parts, workshop, lubrication, breakdown management, equipment reliability etc) develop strategies for improvement and implement. Process and analyse the data; report on developments and findings. Propose corrective actions as necessary during Morning Meeting. Take decisions within his field of remit, while keeping plant manager informed of the activities. Ensure budget constraints are respected. Make and implement improvement proposals. Develop the practice of Continuous Improvement throughout areas of responsibility. Data and records Development of continuous improvement processes (OEE). Develop and maintain accurate written procedures for the department and ensure these are followed. Report on the performance losses / Break Downs and implement corrective actions. All equipment has appropriate records, manuals, certification, PUWER assessments etc. These records are kept up-to-date and are current. Ensure all modifications to plant and process equipment are recorded, approved and compliant with all standards, follow MOC (Management of Change) Process, follow internal and external regulations. Hygiene of Internal External Areas associated to your Responsibility & Waste Control The plant is a safe environment to work in The plant hygiene is maintained to high standards at all times. Change work ethic and culture towards a principle of self-starting and continuous improvement behaviour. Undertake regular plant tours. Ensure 5S & cleanliness procedures in the work shop are adhered to. React to any drift; liaise with shop floor to maintain standards. Direct and facilitate the resources to ensure standards are maintained. Ensure equipment is fit for purpose. Propose new measures to take away drift in behavior. Management activity: The company policies are distributed and explained to all personnel. Employees are competent and motivated. Any fall in standards is arrested and rectified immediately. Make improvement proposals. Give opinion on the performance of engineers. Propose sanctions. Motivate employees. Act as an interface role. Support Management. Participate within Plant Management - operations, quality meetings etc. Participate in the implementation of corrective actions. OTHERS Develop and implement strategies that accelerate and improve current maintenance practices and processes to improve equipment performance, reliability and lower repair costs. Initiate, implement, and manage the plant maintenance programs based on best practices in our industry, with an emphasis on equipment condition inspections, planning/scheduling, high quality maintenance repairs, and safety, health & environmental policies and procedures. Analyze operational data and equipment performance history to deliver improvements in critical maintenance related metrics including: unplanned downtime, PM compliance, schedule compliance, Mean-Time-Between-Failures, and maintenance related costs. Coordinate with cross-functional departments (Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, etc) to ensure operational effectiveness in life cycle cost considerations in equipment procurement activities. Develop and deliver comprehensive maintenance and reliability tactical training to maintenance resources. Leverage company subject matter experience/experts to advance current maintenance and reliability efforts through enhanced communication and best practice sharing by driving their application. Partner with worldwide operations group to coordinate maintenance activities in support of operational excellence. Regularly respond with advice to maintenance/equipment related questions, ensure access to up-to-date maintenance/operating procedures, and facilitate strong team communications activities. Establish, maintain, and leverage value from a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders, planned/predictive maintenance. Identify required equipment and process upgrades and effectively manage associated projects. Ensure accuracy in spare parts inventory and develop system as appropriate.

Job Requirements Safety Deliver Health & Safety objectives in line with company “Must Win Battles” and ensure that site procedures are strictly followed by the team and contractors in line with site/Company standards and safety improvement plans. Planning: To set up and manage the Maintenance Department with a long term view of continuous improvement. To review internal performance and strategy in order to optimize the plant performance and efficiency. Predict the anticipated consumptions & purchasing requirements. Ensure adherence to Effective Maintenance Planning , preventive (SEF’s & WP) Co-ordinate maintenance engineers efforts to make sure machinery / equipment is kept up to reliability and condition standards Identify areas for improvement and assign resources /time to address Contact and schedule contract resources and extra resourcing as needed To formulate and establish optimum spares holding levels To formulate and establish annual budgets for department. To formulate and develop capital expenditure plans for maintenance / replacement future investment needs. Define the needs, forward purchasing requirements and liaise with purchasing department. Monitor and record the variance of all maintenance budgets Oversee the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and production equipment. MWBs/Core Values Staff. Ensure the Maintenance Department is adequately resourced to allow the maintenance Day / Shift schedules to be maintained at all times. Define, implement and sustain an effective Maintenance Organisation Manage the Maintenance team To provide tight control and coordination of the development of all engineers To enhance the workforce training development and skill levels Ensure employees receive the appropriate training, with the appropriate modules, including 5S, TPM, 6 sigma, Kaizen, OEE. To establish and define training needs; to coordinate the training to ensure trainer and trainee understand and know the expectation/requirement of the training activity To measure the value and effectiveness of training provision To ensure the trainer has the required skills to train. To provide direct training to trainee as required. Taking into account the needs for shift cover define the roster and crewing levels to allow all operations to operate on time. Define and coordinate any overtime or as appropriate, the use of temporary/ agency workers Coordinate the placing of temporary workers, as necessary, with the employment agencies and HR dept Recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence. Lean & 5S Initiatives Development of Lean systems and structures to aid and facilitate efficient maintenance process. Development of modern management techniques (Lean systems, value stream mapping, Kanban etc). Decide the necessary corrective actions and implement them to achieve all KPIs. Define and implement suggestions to improve the OEE of each line/function. All audits and controls for systems of work are executed at the desired frequency. Collaborate with the other departments: Operations, Purchasing, Sales, Engineering. Develop and implement reliability systems including preventive and condition monitoring activities to improve plant reliability. Customer & Quality Support the Customer focused vision of the Company. Maintain the fundamentals; Quality System, ISO 9001:2015 , Environmental standards, Health & Safety standards. Actively participate in new product release process to ensure manufacturing is capable to achieve required specification and ensure ongoing Continuous Improvement / line efficiencies. Make sure quality assurance procedures are respected. Ensure non-conforming machinery / testing equipment are properly maintained. Take part in process improvement, equipment development and investments:- Technical Norm Performance and Reporting The manufacturing / engineering standards are respected . Monitor the maintenance engineers’ performance with regard to MRP and technical norm performance for downtime and yield and other KPIs. Monitor for incorrect performance reporting. Take all required actions to correct and then prevent inaccurate reporting. Establish rules and procedures for this. Organise the maintenance schedule to optimise manning / equipment / cost Ensure adequate personnel cover for all aspects of maintenance operations. In case of process drift, define corrective actions. Analyse the daily report (24 hours) and maintain management reporting protocols and reports Produce the required management reports. Review / report on KPI performance and identify areas to improve. Act upon these improvements via the maintenance team and other resources. Take into account all the KPI Indicators which the department impacts (workflow, spare parts, workshop, lubrication, breakdown management, equipment reliability etc) develop strategies for improvement and implement. Process and analyse the data; report on developments and findings. Propose corrective actions as necessary during Morning Meeting. Take decisions within his field of remit, while keeping plant manager informed of the activities. Ensure budget constraints are respected. Make and implement improvement proposals. Develop the practice of Continuous Improvement throughout areas of responsibility. Data and records Development of continuous improvement processes (OEE). Develop and maintain accurate written procedures for the department and ensure these are followed. Report on the performance losses / Break Downs and implement corrective actions. All equipment has appropriate records, manuals, certification, PUWER assessments etc. These records are kept up-to-date and are current. Ensure all modifications to plant and process equipment are recorded, approved and compliant with all standards, follow MOC (Management of Change) Process, follow internal and external regulations. Hygiene of Internal External Areas associated to your Responsibility & Waste Control The plant is a safe environment to work in The plant hygiene is maintained to high standards at all times. Change work ethic and culture towards a principle of self-starting and continuous improvement behaviour. Undertake regular plant tours. Ensure 5S & cleanliness procedures in the work shop are adhered to. React to any drift; liaise with shop floor to maintain standards. Direct and facilitate the resources to ensure standards are maintained. Ensure equipment is fit for purpose. Propose new measures to take away drift in behavior. Management activity: The company policies are distributed and explained to all personnel. Employees are competent and motivated. Any fall in standards is arrested and rectified immediately. Make improvement proposals. Give opinion on the performance of engineers. Propose sanctions. Motivate employees. Act as an interface role. Support Management. Participate within Plant Management – operations, quality meetings etc. Participate in the implementation of corrective actions. OTHERS Develop and implement strategies that accelerate and improve current maintenance practices and processes to improve equipment performance, reliability and lower repair costs. Initiate, implement, and manage the plant maintenance programs based on best practices in our industry, with an emphasis on equipment condition inspections, planning/scheduling, high quality maintenance repairs, and safety, health & environmental policies and procedures. Analyze operational data and equipment performance history to deliver improvements in critical maintenance related metrics including: unplanned downtime, PM compliance, schedule compliance, Mean-Time-Between-Failures, and maintenance related costs. Coordinate with cross-functional departments (Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, etc) to ensure operational effectiveness in life cycle cost considerations in equipment procurement activities. Develop and deliver comprehensive maintenance and reliability tactical training to maintenance resources. Leverage company subject matter experience/experts to advance current maintenance and reliability efforts through enhanced communication and best practice sharing by driving their application. Partner with worldwide operations group to coordinate maintenance activities in support of operational excellence. Regularly respond with advice to maintenance/equipment related questions, ensure access to up-to-date maintenance/operating procedures, and facilitate strong team communications activities. Establish, maintain, and leverage value from a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders, planned/predictive maintenance. Identify required equipment and process upgrades and effectively manage associated projects. Ensure accuracy in spare parts inventory and develop system as appropriate.

Job Requirements Safety Deliver Health & Safety objectives in line with company “Must Win Battles” and ensure that site procedures are strictly followed by the team and contractors in line with site/Company standards and safety improvement plans. Planning To set up and manage the Maintenance Department with a long term view of continuous improvement. To review internal performance and strategy in order to optimize the plant performance and efficiency. Predict the anticipated consumptions & purchasing requirements. Ensure adherence to Effective Maintenance Planning , preventive (SEF’s & WP) Co-ordinate maintenance engineers efforts to make sure machinery / equipment is kept up to reliability and condition standards Identify areas for improvement and assign resources /time to address Contact and schedule contract resources and extra resourcing as needed To formulate and establish optimum spares holding levels To formulate and establish annual budgets for department. To formulate and develop capital expenditure plans for maintenance / replacement future investment needs. Define the needs, forward purchasing requirements and liaise with purchasing department. Monitor and record the variance of all maintenance budgets Oversee the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and production equipment. MWBs/Core Values Staff. Ensure the Maintenance Department is adequately resourced to allow the maintenance Day / Shift schedules to be maintained at all times. Define, implement and sustain an effective Maintenance Organisation Manage the Maintenance team To provide tight control and coordination of the development of all engineers To enhance the workforce training development and skill levels Ensure employees receive the appropriate training, with the appropriate modules, including 5S, TPM, 6 sigma, Kaizen, OEE. To establish and define training needs; to coordinate the training to ensure trainer and trainee understand and know the expectation/requirement of the training activity To measure the value and effectiveness of training provision To ensure the trainer has the required skills to train. To provide direct training to trainee as required. Taking into account the needs for shift cover define the roster and crewing levels to allow all operations to operate on time. Define and coordinate any overtime or as appropriate, the use of temporary/ agency workers Coordinate the placing of temporary workers, as necessary, with the employment agencies and HR dept Recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence. Lean & 5S Initiatives Development of Lean systems and structures to aid and facilitate efficient maintenance process. Development of modern management techniques (Lean systems, value stream mapping, Kanban etc). Decide the necessary corrective actions and implement them to achieve all KPIs. Define and implement suggestions to improve the OEE of each line/function. All audits and controls for systems of work are executed at the desired frequency. Collaborate with the other departments: Operations, Purchasing, Sales, Engineering. Develop and implement reliability systems including preventive and condition monitoring activities to improve plant reliability. Customer & Quality Support the Customer focused vision of the Company. Maintain the fundamentals; Quality System, ISO 9001:2015 , Environmental standards, Health & Safety standards. Actively participate in new product release process to ensure manufacturing is capable to achieve required specification and ensure ongoing Continuous Improvement / line efficiencies. Make sure quality assurance procedures are respected. Ensure non-conforming machinery / testing equipment are properly maintained. Take part in process improvement, equipment development and investments:- Technical Norm Performance and Reporting The manufacturing / engineering standards are respected . Monitor the maintenance engineers’ performance with regard to MRP and technical norm performance for downtime and yield and other KPIs. Monitor for incorrect performance reporting. Take all required actions to correct and then prevent inaccurate reporting. Establish rules and procedures for this. Organise the maintenance schedule to optimise manning / equipment / cost Ensure adequate personnel cover for all aspects of maintenance operations. In case of process drift, define corrective actions. Analyse the daily report (24 hours) and maintain management reporting protocols and reports Produce the required management reports. Review / report on KPI performance and identify areas to improve. Act upon these improvements via the maintenance team and other resources. Take into account all the KPI Indicators which the department impacts (workflow, spare parts, workshop, lubrication, breakdown management, equipment reliability etc) develop strategies for improvement and implement. Process and analyse the data; report on developments and findings. Propose corrective actions as necessary during Morning Meeting. Take decisions within his field of remit, while keeping plant manager informed of the activities. Ensure budget constraints are respected. Make and implement improvement proposals. Develop the practice of Continuous Improvement throughout areas of responsibility. Data and records Development of continuous improvement processes (OEE). Develop and maintain accurate written procedures for the department and ensure these are followed. Report on the performance losses / Break Downs and implement corrective actions. All equipment has appropriate records, manuals, certification, PUWER assessments etc. These records are kept up-to-date and are current. Ensure all modifications to plant and process equipment are recorded, approved and compliant with all standards, follow MOC (Management of Change) Process, follow internal and external regulations. Hygiene of Internal External Areas associated to your Responsibility & Waste Control The plant is a safe environment to work in The plant hygiene is maintained to high standards at all times. Change work ethic and culture towards a principle of self-starting and continuous improvement behaviour. Undertake regular plant tours. Ensure 5S & cleanliness procedures in the work shop are adhered to. React to any drift; liaise with shop floor to maintain standards. Direct and facilitate the resources to ensure standards are maintained. Ensure equipment is fit for purpose. Propose new measures to take away drift in behavior. Management Activity The company policies are distributed and explained to all personnel. Employees are competent and motivated. Any fall in standards is arrested and rectified immediately. Make improvement proposals. Give opinion on the performance of engineers. Propose sanctions. Motivate employees. Act as an interface role. Support Management. Participate within Plant Management – operations, quality meetings etc. Participate in the implementation of corrective actions. Others Develop and implement strategies that accelerate and improve current maintenance practices and processes to improve equipment performance, reliability and lower repair costs. Initiate, implement, and manage the plant maintenance programs based on best practices in our industry, with an emphasis on equipment condition inspections, planning/scheduling, high quality maintenance repairs, and safety, health & environmental policies and procedures. Analyze operational data and equipment performance history to deliver improvements in critical maintenance related metrics including: unplanned downtime, PM compliance, schedule compliance, Mean-Time-Between-Failures, and maintenance related costs. Coordinate with cross-functional departments (Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, etc) to ensure operational effectiveness in life cycle cost considerations in equipment procurement activities. Develop and deliver comprehensive maintenance and reliability tactical training to maintenance resources. Leverage company subject matter experience/experts to advance current maintenance and reliability efforts through enhanced communication and best practice sharing by driving their application. Partner with worldwide operations group to coordinate maintenance activities in support of operational excellence. Regularly respond with advice to maintenance/equipment related questions, ensure access to up-to-date maintenance/operating procedures, and facilitate strong team communications activities. Establish, maintain, and leverage value from a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders, planned/predictive maintenance. Identify required equipment and process upgrades and effectively manage associated projects. Ensure accuracy in spare parts inventory and develop system as appropriate. Show more Show less

Job Requirements Responsibilities Of Production Manager Overseeing the production process and putting in effective controls and improvements to demonstrate Continuous Improvement (CI). Daily Management of Production Supervisors and staff, empower and engage this group with effective and inspiring leadership. Resolution of personnel issues and disciplinary issues under your control. Development of Production Supervisors / Shift Managers to become effective 1st line managers. Optimized and Maximize performance and production output. Implementing effective training plans including documented training and validation for all staff. Agreeing the production schedules and optimize these in order to maintain and maximize production at reduced cost. Target 100% OTIF internally and externally. Ensuring that the production is cost effective and demonstrate continuous improvement in costs. Making sure that all products are produced on time and are of requisite quality. Put in place systems which maintain and improve quality and show effective control of products and deliver on improvements as part of must win battles. Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programs across the production team. Monitoring process performance against standards and taking necessary corrective actions to protect customers at all times. Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed; Formulation of annual budgets for production Identifying & implementing improvement initiatives and projects in quality, cost, delivery and health and safety and deliver against these. Calculation of labor and material resources needed and report on efficiencies; Estimating costs and setting the quality standards; Responsibility for the selection, use and maintenance of equipment; Liaising among different departments, e.g. suppliers, managers; Working with managers to implement the company's policies and goals; Ensuring that all legislative health and safety and internal guidelines are followed; Ensuring housekeeping standards are set and maintained in line with an ethos of 5S, showing real progress by control methods and recording these visually along the journey. Put in place an effective WCM system which can demonstrate improvements in Quality, Cost Delivery and Health and Safety but also show improvements in all production areas in the spirit of WCM encompassing (5S, SMED, Lean and CI) Effective monitoring of direct reports by implementing “Balance Score Card” to hold each shift accountable. Reviewing worker and supervisory performance and identifying training needs / Coaching and development. Where necessary taking other formal actions when necessary. Actively participate in site management team and being part of Duty Manager rota Provide Monthly report on main Site KPI’s and requirements. Conduct monthly coaching sessions with direct reports. Effective Management of report. Develop Shift Managers to have ability to deal with 1st level discipline and complaints. The scheduling of all site production departments timely and efficiently to meet customer demand. Develop and monitor schedules daily and liaison with the Production planner to optimize and prioritize production plans as per Customer Requirement. Monitor and evaluate capacity requirements with timely communication of potential issues. Ensure adherence to Effective Maintenance Planning, preventive (SEF’s & WP) Co-ordinate maintenance engineers efforts to make sure machinery / equipment is kept up to reliability and condition standards Identify areas for improvement and assign resources /time to address Show more Show less