We are looking for a seasoned manufacturing leader to head a large-scale, multi-product manufacturing cluster involving fabrication, assembly, finishing, and packaging operations.
The role requires end-to-end ownership of the manufacturing value chain, with a robust focus on press shop, sheet metal fabrication, high-volume assembly, surface finishing, and finished goods packaging.
The incumbent will be responsible for driving excellence across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity, while managing high SKU complexity and consumer-facing product standards.
2. Key Accountabilities
2.1 End-to-End Manufacturing Ownership
- Lead complete manufacturing lifecycle:
Press Shop â Fabrication â Assembly â Finishing â Packaging â Dispatch
- Drive performance across SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Productivity) metrics
- Ensure achievement of production targets aligned with business plans
2.2 Press Shop & Sheet Metal Operations
- Oversee press shop activities including:
- Blanking, punching, bending, forming, deep drawing
- Drive:
- Tooling efficiency and die maintenance
- Quick changeovers and downtime reduction
- Improve:
- Material utilization and yield
- Scrap and rejection levels
- Ensure dimensional accuracy critical for downstream processes
2.3 Fabrication & Structural Integration
- Lead fabrication processes involving sheet metal structures and assemblies
- Ensure:
- Precision in fitment
- Consistency in structural integrity
- Drive process standardization and repeatability
2.4 Assembly Operations (High Mix / High Volume)
- Manage multiple assembly lines with diverse product configurations
- Drive:
- Line balancing and takt time optimization
- Throughput and productivity improvements
- Handle complex SKU mix and frequent product changeovers