Manager 1 Mill Room

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Position Summary

Manager – Mill Room

The incumbent will oversee rubber compounding/mixing operations, ensuring adherence to production plans, safety standards, and statutory regulations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Accountability #1: Customer (Internal / External Stakeholders)

• Oversee daily operations of the

  rubber mixing area

  , ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to schedules.
• Optimize batch processing to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
  
• Monitor raw material usage and availability to meet production needs.
  
• Ensure all rubber compounds meet

  quality specifications

  and

  industry standards

  .
• Work closely with

  Production, QA, and R&D

  teams for process enhancement and quality improvement.

Accountability #2: Process / Performance

• Analyze mixing cycle times, energy consumption, and material utilization for performance optimization.
  
• Drive

  cost reduction initiatives

  without compromising product quality.
• Implement best practices for

  waste reduction

  and

  yield improvement

  .
• Ensure preventive and predictive

  maintenance

  of mixers, mills, and related equipment to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with the maintenance and engineering teams for continuous process reliability.
  

Accountability #3: People

• Lead, supervise, and mentor operators and technicians within the mixing department.
  
• Conduct regular

  training sessions

  on safety, process improvement, and quality standards.
• Promote a

  team-oriented, safety-driven, and learning-focused

  work culture.
• Ensure adherence to

  environmental, health, and safety (EHS)

  regulations and company policies.
• Perform

  risk assessments

  , enforce corrective actions, and drive compliance with

  ISO/IATF

  standards.

Keys to Success

• Lead with a

  customer-centric mindset

  , ensuring quality and reliability at every stage.
• Uphold

  Gates’ ethics and core values

  , fostering accountability and talent development.
• Promote a

  performance-driven culture

  , recognizing and rewarding achievement.
• Encourage innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning across teams.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Plant Manager

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:

  B.Tech/M.Tech in Rubber Technology or B.Sc./M.Sc. in Polymer Science/Engineering.

• Experience:

  10–15 years in

  rubber compounding or mixing operations

  , preferably within the

  tire, automotive, or industrial rubber industry

  .
• Proven track record in

  operational leadership

  and

  process improvement

  within a manufacturing setup.

Required Skills

1. Knowledge of

   Six Sigma

   ,

   Kaizen

   ,

   Kanban

   ,

   TPM

   ,

   SMED

   ,

   SPC

   ,

   APQP

   ,

   5S

   , and

   Error-Proofing techniques

   .
2. Strong technical understanding of

   rubber mixing processes

   ,

   formulations

   , and

   materials

   .
3. Hands-on experience with

   internal mixers (Banbury, Kneader)

   and

   open mills

   .
4. Proficiency in

   data analysis

   ,

   production planning tools

   , and

   cost optimization

   .
5. Sound understanding of

   ISO/IATF

   or equivalent quality management systems.
6. Excellent

   leadership, communication, and team management

   skills.
7. Strong

   problem-solving

   ,

   decision-making

   , and

   process optimization

   expertise.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• The role involves occasional standing, walking, and manual handling (up to 10 pounds).
  
• Domestic and international

  travel may be required

  based on business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

equal opportunity employer