Assistant Manager - Production

This role would be responsible for overall processes of Mechanism assembly lines. Focus on systems and processes to improve productivity and quality whilst supporting the implementation of world class manufacturing techniques into the organization. Drives the development, planning, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, and operations for new and/or existing products and technologies. Works closely with quality to always ensure strict compliance with good manufacturing practices guidelines

Job Context

The position is responsible to:

Achieving factory efficiency

Driving continuous improvement culture

Producing First time right products

Regularly review and improve shopfloor metrics like production efficiency, rework, idle time, etc

Managing All AX Dynamic related activities for production department which includes from giving shop orders to stores, setting of routes for new products, posting of production orders as and when needed also as closing of shop orders at the month end.

Maintaining Skill matrix for the department

Ensuring that production is completed before deadlines

Appointing labour and identifying various requirements for smooth running of the production process.

Overseeing quality control throughout the production process.

Liaising and coordinating production with other departments

Making of monthly scrap and rejection journals in excel as well as in AX system

Taking trials with QA and NPD team

An exceptional ability to grasp concepts easily and resolve production issues.

To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required / instructed to improve the efficiency, quality, and service of the department.

Health & Safety – adherence to all Company Health & Safety Policies, Procedures and Safe Working Practices

Making of work instruction for new product development

Make samples of any new product

The role will be based out of Halol, Vadodara and reports to Production Manager

These will include:

Oversee and direct the planning, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, and operations for new or existing products in mechanisms & various subassemblies

Report on Manufacturing activities on a regular basis to the Senior Management team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of the relevant Key Performance Indicators

Review and eliminate the non-value add work content and collaborate with other departments to improve efficiency

Accounting of labour hours

6S and shopfloor management

Keep on learning and keeping abreast with Latest technology trends in manufacturing and plan to upgrade present production to higher levels

Develop and implement systems that comply with Lucy Electric and industry regulatory requirements for quality, safety, and the environment

Drive effective use operations resources and continuous improvement efforts. Define, drive, and deliver key production and process improvements

Optimize S&OP planning balancing revenue maximization with meeting customer requirements

Ensure availability of material at line as per production plan

Lucy Electric is an international leader in intelligent secondary power distribution products and solutions, with features such as remote operation and monitoring. Linking energy generation to consumption, the business specialises in high-performance medium and low-voltage switchgear for utility, industrial and commercial applications.