Lead Manufacturing

Aditya Birla Group; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Aditya Birla Group in Pune leads the contract manufacturing site for critical aluminum production operations. You will direct production planning, drive process improvements, and manage a multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient and compliant manufacturing performance.

The role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and close coordination with Sales to maintain OTIF deliveries and quality standards. This position is based on-site in Maharashtra, India.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of aluminum production processes.
• Ability to analyze data and drive improvements.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and environmental systems.
• Experience in contract manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with Sales and ensure OTIF deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning and execution at the Pune site.
• Drive process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Manage a cross-functional team.
• Oversee quality control and safety programs.
• Ensure on-time, in-full deliveries and vendor payments follow terms.
• Maintain equipment reliability and maintenance schedules.
• Control costs and manage supply chain activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Collaborate with Sales on delivery timelines.
• Monitor inventory and reduce scrap.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Process optimization

Team management

Quality control

Safety & health

Maintenance & reliability

Cost control

Supply chain

Compliance

Continuous improvement

OTIF

Inventory reduction

Job description

Job Purpose

To lead Manufacturing operations at contract Manufacturing site in Pune.

Job Context & Major Challenges

Strong knowledge of aluminum production processes and technologies.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and environmental management systems
• Experience in managing contract manufacturing operations
• Prioritization & planning of customers orders including RM, customer complaints
• Ensuring Ontime in full customer deliveries & communicating with Sales team in timely manner in case of delays

Key Result Areas / Accountabilities

Supporting Actions

• Production Planning
• Process Optimization
• Team Management
• Quality Control
• Safety and Health
• Maintenance and Reliability
• Cost Control
• Supply Chain Management
• Compliance
• Continuous Improvement
• Follow up on timely payment to vendors as per agreed terms.
• OTIF
• Inventory /scrap redcution