Production Manager

Job Description: Objective: To strategize, lead & integrate the manufacturing system to anticipate & deliver market requirements, maintenance of operational efficiencies whilst simultaneously introducing contemporary manufacturing practices & systems in a climate of continuous improvement. Title: Production Manager Function: Supply Chain - Manufacturing Work Location: Vijaywada Job Responsibilities: Production To lead production planning from the units objectives and ensure that production happens on time and as per plan To ensure that volume production targets during season and non-season is as per plans To plan the resources for production in relation to costs and productivity norms To benchmark and introduce contemporary manufacturing practices and systems on an ongoing basis Assist with the implementation of future projects. Quality Systems & Safety To ensure that the quality of the beverage manufactured is as per standards through establishment and review of quality systems. To reach the product and package indices as per targets and to ensure that quality systems such as TCCQS, TPM, HACCP and ISO 9000/14000 are maintained Overall responsibility for the safe operation of all Plant machinery and implement and execute safety programs. Provide direction and support to the Plant Manager to ensure the implementation of a thorough planned maintenance system for all plant machinery. People Management To ensure appropriate development of people so that desired levels of performance and appropriate levels of skills and knowledge is maintained through training of new personnel and re-training of existing personnel To ensure that the team remains committed towards continuous improvement by allowing new ideas / thoughts to be explored. Costs To ensure that all relevant costs (PE, inventories, wastes) are within targets and improving in line with divisional targets / standards. To manage labour costs, glass breakage and raw material costs during production Assist the Plant Manager in the formulation of the annual budget towards maintenance. Liaise with the Plant Manager with plans to maximize machine operating efficiencies and raw material yields. Compliance To ensure adherence to EHS guidelines. To ensure compliance to all statutory norms under water, electricity, pollution and all norms according to the Factories Act. Supervises: Team Leaders Production, Executives - Production Direct Reports: Production TLs and Executive Geographical Scope: Anywhere in India Reports To: Plant Manager/ Factory manager Key Customers: Internal Customers: Plant Manager, Shipping and Quality Departments. External Customers: Government Authorities. Job Requirements: Qualifications: BTech / BE or an equivalent degree in manufacturing and technical (Mechanical/Production Engg. Preferable) Experience: Depending upon the size of the plant anywhere between 10 - 15 years of experience Candidate should speak Telugu Functional Skills: Process Knowledge-Working Knowledge Equipment Knowledge-Mastery Financial Analysis-Working Knowledge Project Management-Working Knowledge Relevant Statutory Laws-Working Knowledge Systems and Processes-Competent Travel: 10%