Head/Associate General Manager – Production (F/M/D)

000430 Klüber Lubrication India Pvt. Ltd.; Mysuru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Klüber Lubrication India Pvt. Ltd. seeks a senior Chemical Engineer with 10–15 years of experience, preferably an MBA, to lead manufacturing excellence in the specialty lubricant sector. You will drive SOPs, SOP implementation, and a robust quality and safety program across production lines.

Responsibilities include optimizing resources, ensuring documentation, and leading audits with a strong customer focus. Proficiency in SAP and PCS7, and experience with 8D is desirable.

Qualifications

• A graduate Chemical Engineer with 10–15 years of experience and preferably an MBA from reputed institutes.
• Manufacturing experience in a similar position within chemical/process industry.

Responsibilities

• Understand specialty lubricant manufacturing technology to enhance efficiency and KPIs.
• Coordinate, set up, and implement SOPs for all production operations.
• Monitor production processes for optimal output and efficiency; analyze productivity.
• Optimize resource utilization through effective production organization.
• Ensure documentation and reporting of production activities; promote safety.
• Drive ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OSHA 18001, Lean Sigma, 5S, TPM programs.
• Ensure compliance with GMS and implement GHS labeling across groups.
• Provide leadership and develop subordinate staff; align with ethics policy.
• Capable of working with multicultural teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Handle product relocation and domestication; support audits and 8D investigations.

Skills

SAP

PCS7

8D methodology

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

MBA degree

Tools

SAP

PCS7

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

Accountability and duty Understand specialty lubricant manufacturing technology to enhance efficiency and performance KPIs. Coordinate, set up, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all production operations. Ensure process discipline and monitor production processes for optimal output and efficiency. Analyze and improve productivity of production resources continuously. Optimize resource utilization through effective production organization. Ensure effective documentation and reporting of production activities. Achieve operational excellence by implementing and sustaining quality management systems such as: ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), OSHA 18001 (Occupational Health & Safety), Lean Sigma, 5S, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Implement and ensure compliance with global manufacturing standards and process controls. Ensure complete compliance with GMS (Global Manufacturing Standards). Responsible for process quality and safety. Efficiently manage operations to meet production targets with a strong customer focus. Continuously strive to improve performance standards through efficient resource utilization. Responsible for shop floor safety, continuous improvement, and cost KPI management. Track and review competencies of subordinates and provide the necessary leadership and development to achieve the objectives. Provide leadership and development support to achieve team objectives. Ensure alignment of team members with Freudenberg Ethics Policy and Code of Conduct. Promote safe working practices and safe travel modes. Implement corporate HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) strategy and ensure full compliance. Ensure product labeling and implementation of GHS (Globally Harmonized System) labels across business groups. Responsible for aerosol and third-party manufacturing execution and compliance. Proficient in working with SAP and PCS7 systems. Experienced in complaint investigation, 8D methodology, and process audits. Capable of working effectively with multicultural teams. Responsible for product relocation and domestication.

Special Assignments

The jobholder may be given special assignments depending on the situation and necessity in consultation with the Reporting Manager. Special assignments give the jobholder the chance to make use of his possibilities and capabilities.

Qualifications:

A graduate Chemical Engineer with 10 to 15 years of experience preferably with an MBA degree from reputed institutes. Manufacturing experience in a similar position, in any medium sized professionally managed chemical Process Industry is preferred. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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