Operations Manager

Job Description

Purposeof the Job - The incumbent will be responsible for achievingtarget delivery of operations department in Matches & Agarbatti business,across functions such as Production Operations, Production planning, QualityManagement, Project Management for NPI introduction across factories. Theperson will be involved in managing critical projects in the unit. Roleinvolves resource supervision as well as resource planning and managementneeded for production/finished goods output. The incumbent will be handling ateam to ensure role deliverables. PrincipalAccountabilities - Manage factory operations (CMUs) to delivertimely market serviceability and quality at minimum cost while maintainingcollaborative relations with contract manufacturers. Review the manufacturing plan report for eachfactory prepared by the units with respect to capacity utilization and planadherence; Provide inputs to the plant based on line balancing, machine, andlabour availability. Coordinate with the procurement team/ Qualityteam for connectivity schedules in case of changes in plan/material constraintsin order to ensure production in each factory is as per the production plan. Identify key process automation areas anddevelop solutions liaising with OEMs to improve productivities and reducemanual operations. Drive strategic cost saving program across thefactories through technology interventions, value engineering. etc. Coordinate with the product development/ Qualityand procurement teams for new product introduction with on time delivery andwith right quality. Requirements Experience - 3-6 years ofexperience. Required: Managing departments/shifts with product delivery targets insupply chain system. Additionally , cross-functional / techno-commercialexposure across value chain is preferred. Preferred sector(s) : Manufacturing in FMCG, Automobiles, White-goods. TechnicalKnowledge Good manufacturing practices Problem solving techniques Six sigma approach Operations management Project management Basicsof financial management Skills& Competencies Strong Analytical ability Strong stakeholder management Execution speed and excellence Interpersonal and communication skills Attentionto detail EducationalQualification B.E./ B. Tech (Mechanical / Chemical / Production / Industrial) from a Tier I/IIcampus