shift engineer

SKF ISEA; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF ISEA in Bavla, Ahmedabad is seeking a Shift Engineer - Production to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations and drive improvements across man, machine, material and method. The role requires rotational shifts and close coordination with the factory team to deliver SQDCWE outcomes.

The candidate should have a technical engineering background with lean tools expertise, and hands-on shop-floor experience in grinding and assembly to optimize performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma or Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical or Industrial Production.
• Deep knowledge of lean tools and SKF Production System.
• Open minded, cross-cultural environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Control production deliveries and optimize channel efficiency; manage shifts and resources.
• Monitor cycle time and bottlenecks; drive improvement projects.
• Conduct audits and certifications; deploy SKF Production System.
• Develop new standards and support improvement initiatives to closure.
• Drive master plan, daily management, and KPIs; foster Kaizen culture.
• Improve setup and adjustment loss times; optimize material flow.
• Provide on-the-job training; map and monitor skill matrix.
• Counsel workmen on behavior and work-related matters.

Skills

Lean tools

SKF Production System

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Production

Tools

SKF Production System

Job description

Job Description

SKF started its operations in India in 1923. Today, SKF provides through its five technology-centric platforms: bearings and units, seals solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from manufacturing company to a knowledge-driven engineering company sustainable and competitive business excellence.

SKFs solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction, energy efficiency and reliability. With a strong commitment to research-based innovation value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms. About the organization: www.skf.com/in

SKF Purpose Statement

Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow.

By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet

Job Title: Shift Engineer - Production / Shift Engineer - Roller Production

Reports to: Channel Group Manager

Role Type: Individual Contributor

Job Location: Bavla, Ahmedabad (Nodal Pick-up Drop available from Ahmedabad)

Shift: Must be willing to work: Rotational shifts (Weekly Shift Roster)

Purpose of the role: To support and drive improvements in day to day operations of the factory by optimizing Man, Machine Material and Method for delivering performance of factory in term of SQDCWE.

Responsibilities

1. Production deliveries schedule control, channel efficiency improvement activities, shift Management, resource allocation, manning.
2. Monitor cycle time optimization efficiency and improve performance of bottleneck m/c
3. Conduct audits and certifications
4. Drive the deployment of SKF Production System in the Factory and Getting him/herself updated with new tools and methods in SPS tools.
5. Support the team for developing new standards and Facilitating different improvement projects up to conclusion
6. Drive and facilitate the deployment of Master plan , daily management and KPI's in the factory
7. Drive the Culture of Kaizens in the factory
8. SLR improvement activity for the factory.
9. Maintenance in regular improvement based on daily deviation. ( M/c condition monitoring, PM, Tooling life development and improve resetting time)
10. Works for improvement of set-up- adjustment loss hours.
11. Maintain material requirements and follow up with respective departments
12. Provide on-the-job training to personnel and map/monitor skill matrix
13. Provide counseling for workmen behavior & work related matters

Metrics

• OEE
• SLR
• WIP
• Zero Breakdown Accident Defect Adjustment

Competencies

• Strong focus on Customer Services and Result orientation
• Ability to change in long term and short-term thinking
• Good analytical ability, demonstrating a logical and systematic approach
• Act as purposeful action taker and drive the deployment of SKF Production System in the factories
• Persistent and able to convince teams in a constructive way
• Self-Driven personality and able to work independently
• Team Player, Structured and target oriented

Candidate Profile

• Technical Diploma or Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Industrial Production.
• Around 7 years of shop-floor experience in grinding & assembly
• Deep knowledge about lean tools and SKF Production System in general
• Open minded, able to work in cross cultural environment, multi-tasking and capability
• Worked in bearing production company.
• Good communication, facilitation, teamwork & project management skills
• Good skill in interpersonal relations for effective shopfloor operations.

Requirements