Production Head
Job Description
At Nipro’s manufacturing plant in India is certified as a Great Place to Work 2024, Top 50 India’s Best Workplaces™ in Manufacturing 2024, and India’s Best Workplaces Building a culture of Innovation by All 2024.
About The Job
As the Production Head at our Meerut facility, you will play a pivotal role in driving our production efficiency and effectiveness. As we are growing in India, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire production process, ensuring that we meet our project and production targets within budget. Your focus will be on optimizing productivity, enhancing quality, and reducing costs. This is a leadership position that requires strong coordination with various departments, a deep understanding of glass production processes, and a commitment to maintaining the highest safety and quality standards. Join us and lead a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in production.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise the production team to effectively manage and execute production projects.
- Coordinate with other departments to develop comprehensive project plans and timelines.
- Collaborate with maintenance and purchasing teams to ensure plant machinery upkeep and project execution.
- Plan, schedule, and perform production activities to meet on-time delivery goals. Ensure optimal stock levels of raw materials, packaging materials, and spares for uninterrupted production.
- Develop production programs and guidelines aligned with company objectives.
- Schedule regular equipment maintenance and inspections.
- Propose process improvements to enhance production quality and capacity.
- Investigate and resolve production issues efficiently.
- Recommend cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Ensure final products meet quality standards and customer specifications. Address customer complaints with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Plan and manage production and Capex/Opex budgets. Set and achieve production KPIs.
- Provide both classroom and on-the-job training to enhance production processes.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and safety standards.
- Maintain overall safety and plant housekeeping standards.
What You’ll Need
- Education: BE/Diploma
- Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
- Experience in glass production
- Glass tube forming
- Glass forming
- Furnace & batch plant operation
- Operation management
- Project management
- Experience: Minimum of 18 years of overall experience, with at least 10 years in glass production.
Direct Reportees
- Manager Production
- Shift Incharge
Additional Responsibilities
- Assume overall operational responsibilities in the absence of the Plant Head.
*Please read the job description carefully and apply only if you comply with 90% of the responsibilities.*
What We’ll Offer
To the right candidate, we will offer the ability to develop and grow in a fast-paced international business setting. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, you will land in a friendly and dynamic workplace environment where people enjoy autonomy and taking initiative. Together with you and the team, you will be part of a “Nipro family network” that draws upon talent from around the globe.