Production Manager

Job Description

Is responsible for the entire Production department of the plant. Will lead the Production team consisting of Assistant Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, Operators, Helpers and Trainees. Shall study and validate adequacy of PFC, BoM, RC and other Production related documents received from Engineering department. Shall co-relate PCP, QAP, QAM and Inspection Plans along with Manager Quality. Shall allocate personnel for various production activities and direct the team to complete all production activities as planned in accordance of the goals and schedules of the organisation. Shall place effective measures to ensure production activities are carried out with due diligence Shall carry out the production of FIRST ARTICLE and help modify the Engineering Documents where required to ensure quality compliant series production of products. Is responsible to study the customer requirements and ensure all internal documentation is aligned to customer requirements. Shall ensure all Production activities are done as per the GANTT CHART time lines and escalate delays to reporting authority during project weekly reviews Is responsible for keeping all the Production infrastructure functional and liaise with Maintenance department to ensure Preventive maintenance is carried out as per schedule. Also raise indents for any additional infrastructure required for new operations improve current operations for increased productivity. Shall work closely with maintenance department during any break down. Shall participate in the Cross Functional Team (CFT) for the following: o Risk Analysis of Contracts o Contract Review of PO o Analyse deviations in production and contribute to CFT study for analysing defects. Shall put in place preventive measures to ensure production compliance for future quantities. o Contribute technically during preparation of quotations to customers Shall contribute to Engineering and Quality efforts with customers and suppliers for completion and approval of FIRST ARTICLE and also subsequently ensure acceptance of every lot of series production goods. The Candidate- Should have worked in manufacturing of components and assemblies in Aerospace & Defence domain for at least 10 years of the total prior experience mandated in this document Should have working knowledge of Production of mechanical hardware components and assemblies. Products manufactured, will be from the below processes, hence the candidate must have high degree of expertise in at least one of the following with working knowledge or at least basic understanding in the others: o Metallic Machining (CNC & Conventional) o Precision Welding of exotic alloys o Metal Forming o Filament Winding (Composites) o Press Moulding o Autoclave Moulding Should have Strong Skill in reading and interpretation of Engineering drawings 3D Models, Process specifications, Route Cards and other production related engineering documents Should have lead a production team of at least 50 personnel engaged in production activities Should have ability to analyse the inspection reports submitted by Quality department and take corrective action for future batches of production in consultation with Engineering department Should have knowledge of production tools such as Kaizen, 5S, Heijunka, TPM, KPIs, etc. Should have working knowledge and experience in QC functions such as Dimension Measuring, NDT, Functional testing and Mechanical Testing. And also QA functions such as root cause analysis. Should be well-versed in AS9100 processes and related standards for FAI and production including traceability requirements etc. Experience in NADCAP is desirable. Must have knowledge of performing First Article Inspections internally and with customers