Job Title- Metal Forming Expert Reports to- Advanced Manufacturing & Excellence Lead Location- Ahmedabad, India Versuni, formerly known as Philips Domestic Appliances, has a simple yet powerful purpose of turning houses into homes. As a house of brands Versuni is home to the brands: Philips, Preethi, Saeco, Gaggia, Philips Walita, L'OR Barista and Senseo. Through meaningful innovation, we improve the lives of people, helping them to lead healthier and happier lives every day. We are looking for a highly motivated, progressive thinker who works with a growth mindset. If you love innovation, challenges and fast-paced ideation, this role may be for you. You have the opportunity to: Metal Forming Expert plays a pivotal role in optimizing metal forming processes within a manufacturing environment. Is responsible for overseeing all aspects of metal forming operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety. This role requires a deep understanding of various metal forming techniques, materials, equipment, and quality control procedures. The Metal Forming Expert collaborates closely with engineering teams, production staff, and quality assurance personnel to drive continuous improvement initiatives and meet production targets. Key responsibilities include: · Material Selection: - Advise on the selection of appropriate metals and alloys based on design requirements, performance criteria, and cost considerations for specific forming processes. · Process Optimization: - Utilize expertise in metal forming processes such as forging, stamping, rolling, and extrusion to optimize production efficiency and quality. · Equipment Operation: - Operate and maintain metal forming equipment, including presses, rollers, stamping machines, and extruders, to ensure optimal performance and safety. · Quality Control: - Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure that formed components meet specified dimensional tolerances, mechanical properties, and surface finish requirements. · Metallurgical Analysis: - Conduct metallurgical analysis of formed materials to assess microstructure, grain size, and mechanical properties, and provide recommendations for process improvements. · Troubleshooting: - Identify and troubleshoot issues that arise during metal forming processes, such as forming defects, tool wear, or material inconsistencies, and implementing corrective actions. · Safety Compliance: - Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards in the metal forming environment to maintain a safe working environment for all personnel. · Documentation and Reporting: - Maintain accurate records of metal forming processes, including process parameters, material certifications, and inspection results, and prepare reports as needed. To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience: - · Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. · Minimum of 5 years of experience in metal forming operations, with expertise in forging, stamping, rolling, and extrusion processes. · Strong knowledge of various metal forming techniques, equipment, materials, and tooling design principles. · Proficiency in operating metal forming equipment such as presses, rollers, stamping machines, and extruders. · Experience with metallurgical analysis techniques, including metallography, hardness testing, and tensile testing. · Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues related to metal forming processes and materials. · Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. · Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all aspects of metal forming operations. Skills: · Tooling Design: Understanding of tooling design principles and experience in designing and optimizing dies, molds, and fixtures for metal forming processes. Ability to collaborate with engineering teams to develop efficient and cost-effective tooling solutions. · Problem-solving Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities to identify and troubleshoot issues that arise during metal forming processes, such as forming defects, tool wear, material inconsistencies, and equipment malfunctions. Ability to implement effective solutions to optimize process efficiency and quality. · Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve metal forming processes, reduce costs, and enhance product quality. Why should you join Versuni? At Versuni, we design, manufacture, and sell market-leading products under the well-known brands like Philips, Saeco, Gaggia, Preethi, Philips Walita, L'OR Barista and Senseo. We do this with the simple yet powerful purpose of turning houses into homes. As a leading player in domestic appliances, we offer sustainable products across kitchen appliances, coffee, air, garment, and home care. For the past century, we've innovated to make products faster, better, and more energy efficient. Since 2020, our operations have been 100% carbon neutral, but this is just the beginning of our plan. We know everything we use today will affect the planet tomorrow. With ambitious goals set for 2025 and beyond, we are looking for forward-thinking individuals who are prepared to take their careers to new heights and drive innovation and growth within our global markets. If you’re ready to join a company that values your talent and offers opportunities for meaningful impact, Versuni is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of home living! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Cell phone reimbursement Commuter assistance Food provided Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Provident Fund Work Location: In person
Job description: 1) Commercial Strategy & Execution:- * Define and implement the go-to-market strategy aligned with global and regional priorities * Establish Versuni as a category expert leader through strong retail partnerships. Shape and steer retail behaviors through authority and vision. * Identify new business opportunities and partnerships to accelerate growth * Drive structural retail transformation by influencing shopper journeys 2) Customer and channel Managements:- * Build and nurture strong relationships with key customers and distributors * Omnichannel Excellence: Deep experience in managing and optimizing across multiple channels (traditional retail, modern trade/TSS , e commerce, distributor networks) with a strong understanding of channel conflict and synergy * Lead annual negotiations, joint business planning, and ensure flawless execution of customer plans * Optimize channel mix and expand distribution footprint, with a focus on modern trade, e-commerce, and emerging platforms 3) Sales Operations & Performance Management:- * Drive sales performance through robust forecasting, target setting, and performance tracking * Optimize sales processes, tools, and reporting for efficiency and impact * Manage trade investments and ensure ROI-driven decisions 4) Cross-functional Leadership:- * Collaborate closely with Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Global/Regional teams * Provide strong commercial input into demand planning, pricing, innovation launches, and promotional planning * Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sales team 5) Market Intelligence & Insights:- * Monitor competitive landscape, market trends, and consumer behavior * Translate insights into actionable plans and commercial innovation 6) Qualification:- * Proven ability to influence industry practices and shape retail ecosystems * 15+ years of experience in sales and commercial leadership roles, ideally within consumer goods or durables * Omni Channel Experience * Deep knowledge of the Local market retail landscape and key accounts * Demonstrated success in leading teams, driving transformation, and delivering results in matrixed organizations * Strong strategic thinking, analytical capabilities, and business acumen * Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills