Senior Engineer Production- EV

Synopsis of the Role/JD of the role:

1. Production Planning

• Participate in daily review meetings to understand the daily production targets, inhouse rejection (IHR) targets and maintenance schedules.
• Take a handover of the activities of the previous shift. Identify deviations from the production plan viz-a-viz the target and assist the Shift In-charge/Cell In-charge plan next steps to enable recovery of losses

2. Production execution

• Assist the Shift In-charge/Cell In-charge in overseeing end to end production process (during the shift) including all cell operation routines aimed at achieving the production target.
• Ensure execution of the work plan as decided by the supervisor. Delegate responsibilities to the operators and monitor their work against the set plan. Provide guidance as and when required.
• Set machine parameters as per SOP guidelines. Oversee the process for the manufacturing of the 1st piece and take approval from concerned stakeholders before continuing the shift production.
• Take over the production set up from the operators incase of an urgent part dispatch requirement.
• Manage availability of all manufacturing requirements (consumables, tooling etc.). Verify list of requirements, plan for and ensure their timely procurement
• Supervise critical maintenance work supporting the maintenance team to minimize the machine downtime.
• Train the floating manpower on their assigned tasks. Prepare regular manpower to take on floating manpower work in their absence.
• Resolve various issues impacting production plant; Escalate to Shift In-charge/Cell In-charge for critical issues.
• Provide daily updates regarding shifts production activities, actual production, IHR, consumables utilization etc. as required by the Shift In-charge/Cell In-charge

3. Cost optimization

• Monitor consumables per unit of product. Inform supervisor of any deviations in consumption viz-a-viz the consumables plan
• Study and analyze previous shift rejections to identify processes getting rejected and its subsequent causes and effects. Submit the analysis to the Shift In-charge/Cell In-charge for further evaluation and planning
• Implement process modifications suggested by supervisor to control IHR thereby avoiding wastage of both quantity and cost

4. Continuous improvement initiatives

• Manage the implementation of Kaizen and initiatives suggested by ME ensuring plant is operated in compliance with best engineering practices
• Conduct quality inspections to determine defects. Conduct root cause analysis of the identified defects and make suggestions for machine rectification. Implement suggestion post approval
• Study existing plant processes. Ideate to enhance production efficiency and enable process continuity

5. HSSE compliance

• Ensure all shift related documents such as logbooks, log sheets and safety documents are properly stored and maintained for future reference
• Ensure timely reporting for any HSSE related incident; Ensure effective and timely implementation of formulated action plan to prevent its reoccurrence
• Support Shift In-charge/Cell In-charge in conducting trainings and talks for all production personnel and contract workforce on all HSSE, legal, environmental and fire compliances and management
• Support internal / external audits and ensure compliance of all production processes to applicable environmental, health and safety policies, laws and regulations

6. Team development

• Create the right atmosphere for the team by providing continuous feedback, support and guidance basis their performance, KRAs and KPIs
• Take responsibility to ensure that the team imbibes the committed organization values and culture