Assistant Manager Injection Molding - Production

Durucooperation; Anantapuram; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Durucooperation in Anantapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India, is seeking an Assistant Manager - Production to lead injection molding operations, driving output with optimal quality, cost and efficiency on the shop floor. The role emphasizes manpower planning, process optimization and KPI achievement to sustain smooth manufacturing cycles.

You will use DMAIC for structured problem solving, plan training, monitor inventory, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and downtime.

Qualifications

• B.Tech or diploma in engineering is required.
• 3 years of experience in injection molding.
• Experience in automotive lighting manufacturing is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of shop-floor production management and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day injection molding production operations to meet output and delivery targets.
• Plan and allocate manpower; ensure training, skill development, and absenteeism control.
• Monitor line inventory and ensure production against defined targets.
• Plan production activities to achieve targets within stipulated timelines.
• Analyze and reduce rejection, rework, and quality issues through root cause analysis.
• Drive PPM reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure 100% achievement of departmental KPIs.
• Identify operator difficulties, discuss with superiors, and implement process simplification.
• Use DMAIC methodology for structured problem-solving and process improvement.

Skills

Production management

Quality systems

Automotive lighting

Education

B.Tech / Diploma in Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager - Production is responsible for managing injection molding operations to achieve production targets with optimal quality, cost, and efficiency. The role focuses on manpower planning, process optimization, rejection and PPM reduction, KPI achievement, and continuous improvement while ensuring smooth shop-floor operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day injection molding production operations to meet output and delivery targets
• Plan and allocate manpower; ensure training, skill development, and absenteeism control
• Monitor line inventory and ensure production against defined targets
• Plan production activities to achieve targets within stipulated timelines
• Analyze and reduce rejection, rework, and quality issues through root cause analysis
• Drive PPM reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Ensure 100% achievement of departmental KPIs
• Identify operator difficulties, discuss with superiors, and implement process simplification
• Use DMAIC methodology for structured problem-solving and process improvement

Mandatory Requirements

• B. Tech / Diploma in Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Injection Molding
• Prior experience in automobile lighting manufacturing is mandatory
• Strong exposure to shop-floor production management and quality systems