Production Engineer, Saleri India - Chakan

Saleri India; Chakan; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Saleri India is seeking a Production Manager to lead shift-based assembly operations, ensure quality, and drive efficiency across the shop floor in Maharashtra, Chakan. You will manage blue-collar staff, enforce safety norms, and coordinate with support functions to introduce new products into production.

The role emphasizes reducing defects, maintaining Right First-Time output, and applying TPM and 5S practices to transform the assembly area into a visual workplace.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production activities, ensuring adherence to quality standards and production schedules.
• Analyze and mitigate losses impacting assembly line output.
• Troubleshoot and address production-related issues promptly.
• Implement quality assurance procedures and troubleshoot any quality-related issues.
• Meet with in-house customers to understand their requirements and ensure products meet expectations.
• Assist in implementing and improving manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and quality.

Skills

Shift management

Leadership

Process improvement

Safety compliance

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Production Management

• 1. Manage production activities of a shift in the Assembly shop according to manufacturing guidelines and procedures.
• 2. Ensure targets under S, Q, C, P, D, and M are achieved.
• 3. Ensure Blue Collar workers adhere to safety norms.
• 4. Analyze and mitigate losses impacting assembly line output.
• 5. Implement best practices from the Company Excellence Operating System.
• 6. Manage the skill set of Direct Blue Collars.
• 7. Coordinate with support functions to introduce new products to production.

Quality Continuous Improvement and Audit

• 1. Reduction in product defects and rework.
• 2. Maintain assembly processes to ensure Right First-Time products.
• 3. Document all activities related to Man, Machine, Material, and Method (4M)
• 4. Ensure targets under S, Q, C, P, D and M are achieved.

Systems and Improvements

• 1. Maintain 5S standards on the shop floor.
• 2. Transform Assembly Shop into a visual workplace.
• 3. Implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) philosophy.
• 4. Improvement in quality documents such as PFMEA Control Plan & Work Instruction.
• 5. Ensure Blue Collar workers adhere to safety norms.

Overseeing Production Operations:

• 1. Supervise production activities, ensuring adherence to quality standards and production schedules. Analyze and mitigate losses impacting assembly line output.
• 2. Conduct troubleshooting and address any production-related issues promptly.

Quality Assurance and Troubleshooting:

• 1. Implement quality assurance procedures and troubleshoot any quality-related issues.
• 2. Identify and address rejections, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• 3. Implement best practices from the Company Excellence Operating System.

Customer Interaction:

• 1. Customer Interaction:
• 2. Meet with in-house customers to understand their requirements and ensure products meet expectations.

Process Implementation & Improvement:

• 1. Assist in implementing and improving manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
• 2. Execute setup changes according to plan and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• 3. Ensuring smooth coordination among different teams and departments involved in the production process.
• 3. Managing unforeseen disruptions or breakdowns in machinery, which can lead to delays in production timelines.
• 5. Maintaining consistent quality standards amidst fluctuating demand and production volumes.
• 5. Addressing skill gaps and training needs among the workforce to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• 6. Adapting to changes in technology and industry regulations while ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

Capable to work efficiently in all 3 shifts

Dimension

• 1. Production Output: Units produced per shift, day, or month.
• 2. Production Efficiency: Percentage of operational time.
• 3. Quality Metrics: Defect rate per batch or unit.
• 4. Safety Incidents: Number of reported incidents.
• 5. Training Hours: Hours spent on workforce training.
• 6. Downtime: Minutes or hours of production downtime.
• 7. Cost Savings: Amount saved through efficiency improvements.
• 8. New Product Introductions: Number of new products launched.
• Customer Satisfaction: Satisfaction scores or ratings.