Senior Production Manager (Injection Moulding)

Confidential; Maharashtra; In loco; INR 1.200.000 - 1.600.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Confidential is seeking a Senior Engineer – Production (Injection Molding) to manage and optimize injection molding operations. You will handle production planning and execution, troubleshoot processes, drive OEE improvements, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and enhance quality.

The role requires strong hands-on experience in injection molding, TPM, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, SMED, SPC, and leading production teams to meet targets.

Competenze

• BE/B.Tech – Plastic / Production / Mechanical or CIPET.
• 6–8 years of experience with injection molding.
• Minimum 5 years in Injection Molding.
• Hands-on expertise in Injection Molding operations and troubleshooting.
• Experience in TPM, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, SMED, SPC and CI initiatives.

Mansioni

• Produce and execute daily/weekly/monthly production plans.
• Achieve production, quality and delivery targets.
• Optimize machine, manpower and material utilization.
• Troubleshoot molding defects and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement.
• Monitor OEE and drive productivity improvements.
• Lead TPM activities and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to quality and manufacturing systems.

Conoscenze

Injection Molding

Production Planning

OEE Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

SMED

Formazione

BE/B.Tech – Plastic / Production / Mechanical or CIPET

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Ambernath, Maharashtra

Department: Production

Experience: 6–8 Years

Relevant Experience: Minimum 5 years in Injection Molding

Qualification: BE/B.Tech – Plastic / Production / Mechanical or CIPET

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer – Production (Injection Molding) to manage and optimize injection molding production operations. The role will be responsible for production planning and execution, process troubleshooting, OEE improvement, productivity enhancement, cost reduction, quality improvement, and effective management of production manpower.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on expertise in Injection Molding operations and troubleshooting, along with experience in TPM, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, SMED, SPC and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Prepare and execute daily/weekly/monthly production plans.
• Ensure achievement of production, quality and delivery targets.
• Optimize utilization of machines, manpower and materials.
• Monitor planned vs. actual production and take corrective actions.
• Handle day-to-day injection molding process-related issues independently.
• Troubleshoot molding defects, machine/process problems and minimize downtime.
• Ensure proper machine, mold and process parameter settings.
• Drive process standardization and continuous process improvement.

3. OEE & Productivity Improvement

• Monitor and improve OEE of injection molding machines.
• Identify losses related to availability, performance and quality.
• Reduce rejection, scrap, downtime and COPQ.
• Improve machine utilization and overall production efficiency.

4. Process Optimization / Value Engineering

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and value engineering.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Optimize cycle time, changeover time and process parameters.

5. Manpower & Team Management

• Plan and allocate manpower according to production requirements.
• Lead, motivate and develop production teams.
• Monitor team productivity and skill development.
• Conduct training for operators, supervisors and production personnel.

6. Cost Reduction

• Identify opportunities for OPEX and conversion cost reduction.
• Reduce material wastage, process losses and production variances.
• Drive cost-saving and productivity improvement projects.
• Implement and monitor TPM activities on the shop floor.
• Drive 5S, Kaizen, SMED and autonomous maintenance initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence programs.

8. Quality & Manufacturing Systems

• Ensure adherence to defined quality and manufacturing processes.
• Support defect analysis, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain required production and process documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IMS/manufacturing systems.