GL – Production (Plating Shop)

Europa Locks; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Europa Locks in Pune district, Maharashtra, is seeking an experienced production/plant manager for electroplating and surface finishing. You will lead operations to meet daily targets and ensure process control across plating lines.

The role requires 6–10 years in electroplating, team handling, and knowledge of nickel, chrome, zinc, copper, brass plating, plus PVD preferred. Strong troubleshooting, communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years in electroplating/surface finishing.
• 2+ years in team handling.
• Knowledge of Nickel, Chrome, Zinc, Copper, Brass plating.
• Electrophoretic lacquering and PVD preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and leadership skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Plan and achieve daily production targets.
• Control plating processes, bath chemistry, pH, temperature, current and coating quality.
• Reduce rejection, rework and downtime through root cause analysis.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Planning and Stores.
• Ensure preventive maintenance and optimum equipment utilization.
• Implement 5S, Kaizen, Lean, TPM and safety practices.
• Lead and develop supervisors and operators.
• Maintain production, quality and chemical consumption records.
• Knowledge of decorative and functional plating processes: Nickel, Chrome, Copper incl. Acid copper, Zinc, Brass, Satin Nickel, PVD Coating.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical

Chemical

Production

Metallurgy

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Job description

• 1. Plan and achieve daily production targets.
• 2. Control plating processes, bath chemistry, pH, temperature, current and coatingquality.
• 3. Reduce rejection, rework and downtime through root cause analysis.
• 4. Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Planning and Stores.
• 5. Ensure preventive maintenance and optimum equipment utilization.
• 6. Implement 5S, Kaizen, Lean, TPM and safety practices.
• 7. Lead and develop supervisors and operators.
• 8. Maintain production, quality and chemical consumption records.
• 9. Sound knowledge of decorative and functional plating processes such as:
  • a) Nickel Plating
  • b) Chrome Plating
  • c) Copper Plating Including Acid copper plating
  • d) Zinc Plating
  • e) Brass Plating
  • f) Satin Nickel Plating
  • g) PVD Coating (preferred)

Competency (Candidate Profile)

• 1. Diploma/BE in Mechanical, Chemical, Production or Metallurgy.
• 2. 6-10 years in electroplating/surface finishing; 2+ years in team handling.
• 3. Knowledge of Nickel, Chrome, Zinc, Copper, Brass plating, Electrophoreticlacquering and PVD preferred.
• 4. Strong troubleshooting, leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• 5. Knowledge of OEE, 5 Why, Fishbone, CAPA, MS Excel and SAP.
• 6. Knowledge of: Surface preparation and pretreatment, Degreasing and cleaningprocesses, Pickling and activation, Electroplating principles, Current densitycalculations, Voltage and amperage control, Plating thickness control, Adhesion andcorrosion performance requirement

NOTE - All Offer Letters &Appointment Letters are issued ONLY from the HEAD OFFICE duly signed by GM Operations,same would be couriered from HO. They are NEVER issued by hand / given across the tablefrom any factory / sales location directly.