Associate Manager

Attero; Haridwar; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Attero in Haridwar is seeking a seasoned Production Excellence professional to analyze and optimize dismantling, shredding, sorting and material recovery lines. You will drive bottleneck elimination, capacity improvements and throughputs across the recycling operation.

Lead Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma initiatives; balance lines, plan manpower, and coordinate with HR, maintenance and planning to improve efficiency while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical engineering.
• 6–10 years of experience in production/manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, line balancing, and capacity optimization techniques.
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma tools.
• Working knowledge of EHS and environmental compliance requirements in a manufacturing/recycling setup.
• Analytical skills to interpret production and cost data for decision-making.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and production MIS tools; ERP exposure preferred.
• Strong leadership, team management, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Certification in Lean/Six Sigma is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current production processes across dismantling, shredding, sorting, and material recovery lines to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies to improve operational performance.
• Develop and implement plans to improve overall production capacity and throughput of the recycling lines.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Conduct time and motion studies to determine optimal manpower deployment across workstations.
• Design and implement line balancing plans to minimize idle time and maximize output per shift.
• Prepare manpower planning and shift rosters in coordination with HR and shift supervisors.
• Identify and implement productivity improvement projects with measurable output/cost benefits.
• Monitor energy consumption of machinery and utilities; identify and execute energy‑saving initiatives.
• Prepare ROI/cost‑benefit analysis for proposed process or equipment improvements.
• Enforce use of PPE and safe operating procedures on the shop floor; conduct safety audits and toolbox talks.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards for segregated/recovered materials as per customer and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with maintenance team for preventive maintenance to minimize breakdowns and ensure equipment reliability.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly production MIS reports for management review.
• Coordinate with planning, quality, maintenance, warehouse, and HR teams for smooth production flow.
• Participate in daily production review meetings and drive action closure.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Six Sigma

Line balancing

Production planning

Capacity optimization

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

MS Excel

ERP exposure

Manpower planning

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

ROLE

• Analyze current production processes across dismantling, shredding, sorting, and material recovery lines to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies to improve operational performance.


• Develop and implement plans to improve overall production capacity and throughput of the recycling lines.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.


• Conduct time and motion studies to determine optimal manpower deployment across workstations.


• Design and implement line balancing plans to minimize idle time and maximize output per shift.


• Prepare manpower planning and shift rosters in coordination with HR and shift supervisors.


• Identify and implement productivity improvement projects with measurable output/cost benefits.


• Monitor energy consumption of machinery and utilities; identify and execute energy‑saving initiatives.


• Prepare ROI/cost‑benefit analysis for proposed process or equipment improvements.


• Enforce use of PPE and safe operating procedures on the shop floor; conduct safety audits and toolbox talks.


• Ensure adherence to quality standards for segregated/recovered materials as per customer and regulatory requirements.


• Coordinate with maintenance team for preventive maintenance to minimize breakdowns and ensure equipment reliability.


• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly production MIS reports for management review.


• Coordinate with planning, quality, maintenance, warehouse, and HR teams for smooth production flow.


• Participate in daily production review meetings and drive action closure.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical engineering.


• 6–10 years of experience in production/manufacturing operations.


• Strong knowledge of production planning, line balancing, and capacity optimization techniques.


• Hands‑on experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma tools.


• Working knowledge of EHS and environmental compliance requirements in a manufacturing/recycling setup.


• Analytical skills to interpret production and cost data for decision‑making.


• Proficiency in MS Excel and production MIS tools; ERP exposure preferred.


• Strong leadership, team management, and cross‑functional coordination skills.


• Certification in Lean/Six Sigma is an added advantage.