Assistant Manager

The position is responsible for managing a team of operators to execute the production activities in the shift in line with the shift plan and in adherence to the specified quality and safety standards. Key Purpose of the Job (Position Summary) KEYPERFORMANCE AREAS Adherence to the shift plan % Reduction in scrap % Reduction in rejection/rework No. of unsafe condition/acts eliminated Improve employee involvement through participation in QBM Activities Improve operational efficiency Attendance Management of Team Grievance Management KEY ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Operations Implement work schedules, assignments and production sequences for the operators by machine as per shift plan Provide inputs to the Production Manager regarding the manpower numbers for operators, contract employees, temporary employees and labourers as required to enable planning of resources and work schedules Assess resource requirements to ensure continuous production flow Supervise the overall production to ensure that the production schedule is adhered to during the shift Monitor and resolve any issues / conflicts regarding work allocation Maintain and monitor daily hours booking in the logbooks Continuously monitor various production parameters like quantity and quality of output, machine utilization, uptime, etc. & update Planning / Purchase/ Maintenance in case of any errors or deviations Ensue that shift wise production targets are met and provide inputs to the Production manager and Planning for the next shift targets Maintain and monitor the in-process materials inventory and ensure material safety and security for the shift Production Quality Ensure adherence to the prescribed Quality norms and Standard Ensure that in quality checks are being conducted as per standard operating procedures Ensure reduction in in-process and finished goods rejections and internal rework so as to attain efficient operations and cost reduction Provide inputs to the operators regarding quality requirements and ensure they are aware of quality norms Cost Management Initiate cost saving measures through innovative ideas and optimum usage of machine, manpower, energy, process and reduce cycle time etc. Ensure effective utilization of materials during the production process, consumables like oil, tools, etc to ensure reduction in wastage Create awareness on maintenance processes and encourage proper use of equipment and preventive maintenance measures Safety Health and Environment Ensure safety measures are necessarily followed and take initiative to enhance acceptance of safety by conducting safety meetings in departments with production head for achieving zero accident level and promote workplace safety Ensure all workmen are adequately trained with respect to EHS Communicate to the team on good housekeeping practices and also ensure hygiene & cleanliness at shop floor in line with company policies Interaction with Other Department Coordinate with Quality and Engineering team for resolving issues related to operational efficiency and quality Coordinate with Technical function for any technical issues or challenges faced Coordinate with Maintenance for any breakdowns Coordinate with Quality for inspection and testing the in process & finished tyres MIS, Reports & Admin Maintain & update report for Daily Production / Shift Report etc. Ensure updated documentation like log books, crew books, safety over sheet, lift safety check sheet, absenteeism form, muster of workmen etc. Prepare plan v/s actual reports for production targets for shift Update SAP regularly and accurately (as required) Manage leave allocation for operators in consultation with Manager Production Employee Development Identify training requirements for operators and provide on-the-job training as and when required. Motivate, counsel and coach operators and trainees to ensure better delivery. Encourage team to participate in suggestion scheme, quality circles (SPARSH circles) and other QBM activities Improvement Activities Work on Quality Improvement Projects (QIP’s), and suggest measures for improvement Work on improvement projects such as Kaizens and Mori Muda and Mura Help in Identification of unsafe conditions and support the cross functional teams in taking corrective action Education and Experience Required Education: Engineering Graduate Experience: 2-6 Years