Sr. Manager Operations -Sheet metal

Job description:

Position: Operations Manager

Location: Pantnagar Industrial Area, Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand

CTC Range: ₹80,000 – ₹1,00,000 per month

Experience Required: 15+ years in Manufacturing / Operations (Automotive / Engineering Industry preferred)

Role Overview

• The Operations Manager will be responsible for end-to-end management of the Rudrapur plant,ensuring smooth production, quality compliance, cost efficiency, and workforce administration.
• This role combines the responsibilities of a Plant Manager also while carrying the title of Operations Manager, with direct accountability for production output, safety, quality, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production & Operations

• Plan, schedule, and oversee daily production activities to meet customer demand.
• Ensure optimal utilization of machines, manpower, and material resources.
• Monitor OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and implement continuous improvements.
• Drive adherence to production plans while minimizing downtime and rework.

2. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure all parts comply with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Monitor quality KPIs (PPM, FPY, Customer Complaints) and lead corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and other industry standards.
• Coordinate with quality teams for PPAP, APQP, FMEA, and other documentation.

3. Plant Administration & Leadership

• Supervise and guide production, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Maintain workforce discipline, attendance, and compliance with HR policies.
• Handle inter-departmental coordination (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Stores, Dispatch).
• Conduct regular reviews, audits, and shop-floor meetings.

4. Maintenance & Safety

• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance schedules are followed.
• Reduce machine breakdowns through root cause analysis and reliability improvement.
• Implement plant safety protocols and conduct regular safety audits.
• Drive Zero Accident culture in the plant.

5. Cost Control & Business Excellence

• Optimize raw material usage and reduce scrap/rejections.
• Control overhead costs while maintaining production efficiency.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, Kanban, JIT) to improve efficiency.
• Support top management in budgeting, cost analysis, and productivity improvement.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Education: B.Tech / BE in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering (preferred).
• Experience: 15+ years in manufacturing operations with strong exposure to production& quality.

Technical Knowledge:

• Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings.
• Hands-on knowledge of sheet metal / fabrication / welding processes.
• Familiar with ERP systems, Lean Manufacturing, and TPM.
• Leadership Skills: Strong people management, administrative ability, and cross-functional coordination.

Soft Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person