GM - Mould Manufaturing

Designation - General Manager - Mould Manufacturing Experience -15 to 20 years Location - Kosamba Plant, PGP GlassKey Responsibilities 1. General Management & Administration Oversee overall technical and administrative management of the mould manufacturing function. Plan and manage infrastructure requirements for current and upcoming projects. Deploy and develop competent manpower for mould and CNC functions. Ensure smooth supply of moulds to the plant and maintain consistent output from Kosamba & Jambusar locations.2. Mould Manufacturing, Delivery & Inspection Monitor end-to-end delivery of mould manufacturing and inspection. Manage job loading and distribution for NPD, NODCOMM, and Runner jobs (in-house, outsourced, and modification due to design changes). Establish and sustain workflows for mould manufacturing, ensuring competitive lead times. Reduce manufacturing time for NPD moulds through process optimization. Coordinate daily shop status updates and develop shop plans to meet production schedules.3. CNC Operations & CAM/CAD Management Oversee CNC programs for 2-Axis, 3-Axis, and 5-Axis machines. Lead and manage the team of CAM Engineers and CNC Operators. Ensure delivery of robust CAD models for downstream processes. Plan and execute preventive maintenance of CNC machines. Manage CNC machine consumables, supplies, and spares. Drive the addition of contemporary technology and replacement of obsolete equipment.4. Process Improvement, Technology & Quality Systems Implement process monitoring and improvement initiatives across mould and CNC operations. Drive cost-saving initiatives and identify opportunities for productivity enhancement. Improve raw material quality and strengthen supplier performance. Evaluate raw materials for quality enhancement and cost reduction. Establish and sustain quality systems for mould manufacturing.5. Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Coordination Conduct daily meetings with AET and coordinate with Design, MRS, Production, NPD, HR, Purchase, and Vendors. Represent the department in daily Production Meetings. Facilitate discussions and alignment for mould design changes, modifications, and NPD requirements.6. SAP, MIS & Data Management Serve as SAP Mould Core Team Member; troubleshoot mould-related issues in SAP. Approve MRP PRs for castings and create casting codes. Approve PRs for materials, machine spares, and consumables. Prepare MIS reports and compile monthly departmental data.7. Team Leadership, Training & Skill Development Prepare monthly training and development plans for the team. Assign specific tasks to executives, monitor progress, and collect feedback. Lead the Skill Pillar drive for JBR and implement management-driven initiatives.