Department: SMRT IPL - Assembly center
Reports To: Head – Production, OPEX & Warehouse
Location: Assembly Center, Dapodi, Pune
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure safe working practices and compliance with EHS guidelines.
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Identify and report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions in the system.
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Promote safety awareness and tool-box talks among operators
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Ensure timely closure of safety actions and corrective measures.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on:
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Assembly hour reduction
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Cost optimization
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Productivity improvement
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Waste elimination
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Track and report improvement ideas, Kaizens, and E-Kaizens.
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Lead & Participate in Gemba walks and improvement workshops.
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Ensure First-Time-Right (FTR) assembly and reduction of rework and defects.
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Analyze defects per unit (DPU), customer complaints.
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Support standardization and best practice implementation across models.
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Support digital SOP creation, updates, and implementation.
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Support training, skill enhancement, and cross-functional collaboration.
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Plan and allocate manpower for WIP units as per the production schedule.
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Ensure assembly of Crushing, Screening & Mining equipment as per approved BOM, MO, drawings, and SOPs.
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Monitor daily production progress, cycle time and adherence to targets.
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Ensure completion of all loose parts and sub-assemblies along with machine completion.
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Coordinate MHE (EOT cranes, forklifts) for shifting, loading, and assembly activities.
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Handle in-house rework, ECN implementation, and long-storage inspections.
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Conduct initial investigation of assembly issues using drawings, BOM, MO, and SOPs.
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Coordinate with PDC, Engineering, Quality, and CFT teams for issue resolution.
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Ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
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Monitor audit points, inspection findings, and corrective actions.
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Follow up with Warehouse for material availability and shortages.
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Ensure correct issuance and consumption of materials as per picklists.
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Arrange tools, tackles, fixtures, and consumables; raise PRs as required.
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Coordinate with indirect suppliers for tools, fixtures, and improvement solutions.
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Ensure daily reporting of production hours and progress in ERP.
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Track MO status, shortages, and deviations in the system.
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Guide, train, and motivate operators and technicians.
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Monitor attendance, skill levels, and performance of team members.
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Coordinate with Maintenance, Warehouse, Painting, Quality, Sales, and Service teams.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Safety incidents and near misses
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Kaizen implementation count
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Production plan adherence
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Assembly hours vs. target
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First-Time-Right (FTR %)
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Defects per unit (DPU)
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Customer complaint reduction
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Cost savings through OPEX initiatives
Qualifications & Experience
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Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering
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6–10 years of experience in assembly of heavy equipment (Crushing & Screening preferred)
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Strong understanding of assembly processes, drawings, BOMs, and quality standards
Key Skills & Competencies
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Safety-first mindset
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Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, OPEX, and Continuous Improvement
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Hands on problem solving and root cause analysis
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Strong production planning and execution skills
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Leadership and team management capability
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Good coordination and communication skills
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ERP / Digital reporting exposure