Deputy Manager

Ashirvad Pipes Private Limited; Karnataka; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Aliaxis seeks a seasoned technical leader to guide extrusion projects for PVC, CPVC and OPVC pipes. You will define machinery specs, lead supplier evaluations, and drive installation, commissioning and ramp-up across sites.

You will collaborate with OEMs, procurement, projects, and plant teams to meet cost, quality, and timeline goals. You will optimize production processes, monitor compounding and raw material behavior, and implement VA/VE initiatives to improve throughput, waste reduction, and

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of PVC, CPVC, and OPVC pipe extrusion processes.
• Experience in Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with ISO/IMS standards, quality systems, and safety requirements.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical inputs for business cases related to PVC/CPVC/OPVC pipe projects.
• Define specifications for extrusion lines and downstream equipment.
• Lead supplier evaluation and procurement for machinery in greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and ramp-up of extrusion lines across locations.
• Monitor and optimize pipe production processes for throughput and quality.
• Support OPC/plant teams to improve OEE, throughput, and reduce waste.

Skills

PVC/CPVC/OPVC extrusion

VA/VE

OEE improvement

Project management

Automation in extrusion

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Roles and Responsibility

Provide technical inputs for preparing business cases related to PVC, CPVC, and OPVC pipe manufacturing projects. Define and develop technical specifications for extrusion lines and downstream equipment, including Belling Machines, CNC Lathes, Slotting Machines, and other ancillary systems. Conduct technical evaluation, supplier assessment, and selection for machinery procurement in greenfield and brownfield projects. Lead installation, commissioning, stabilization, and ramp-up of extrusion lines across locations, ensuring adherence to committed cost, quality, and timeline objectives in collaboration with OEMs, Procurement, Projects, and Plant teams. Review formulations and monitor compounding processes for new project implementations. Establish and optimize pipe production processes to achieve targeted throughput, efficiency, and product quality in coordination with OEMs and plant teams. Provide technical support to PAN India manufacturing plants for operational excellence initiatives focused on: Improving OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) Increasing throughput Reducing waste and rejections Enhancing product quality and process reliability Identify and drive cost optimization initiatives through Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE) methodologies, including plant trials, validation activities, and implementation through established change management processes such as MOC, PCN, and ECN. Evaluate and implement modern extrusion technologies, automation solutions, and process innovations to improve productivity, quality, and operational performance. Ensure compliance with ISO/IMS standards, quality systems, and safety requirements across project and operational activities. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Successful execution of new projects within defined cost, quality, and timeline parameters. Expansion and enhancement of PVC pipe manufacturing capacity across existing plants, new facilities, and subcontractor locations. Implementation and realization of VA/VE projects across manufacturing locations. Achievement of targeted improvements in OEE, throughput, quality, and cost efficiency. Successful commissioning and stabilization of new extrusion lines.

Skills and Competencies

Extensive knowledge of PVC, CPVC, and OPVC pipe extrusion processes. Understanding of thermoplastic material behavior and compounding technologies. Familiarity with ISO, ASTM, BIS, and other relevant quality standards for plastic piping systems. Experience in Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects and cost optimization initiatives. Leadership and team management skills with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration. Knowledge of automation and emerging technologies in extrusion manufacturing. Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience in project management and technical supplier evaluation. Strategic Thinking Project Management Operational Excellence Continuous Improvement Cost Optimization Technical Leadership Stakeholder Management Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis Change Management

At Aliaxis, we design sustainable, easy to install, and innovative solutions to address the world’s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy.

Thanks to our 15,000+ employees in over 40 countries, our pipes and fitting systems meet our customers’ most demanding needs for the building, infrastructure, industrial and agriculture sectors. Read more about us www.aliaxis.com.

Aliaxis’ Purpose

Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. By 2025, we will be focusing on the areas where we can create the biggest impact: on carbon reduction in our plants and on increasing the share of recycled content in our products. In conjunction, we will continue to develop more and better water solutions for society as a whole. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviors that we at Aliaxis stand for: We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast, We Care for the environment, our customers and each other, We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.