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Greeting from Sharppoint HR Cosnulting!!

Position Title: General Manager Operations

Experience Required: 18 -25 years in Operations / Manufacturing

Qualifications: BE in Mechanical / Equivalent

Reporting To: Deputy MD

Location: Mahad, Raigad, Maharashtra, India

Department: Operations

About DuFlon

DuFlon, a leading Indian MNC in Fluoropolymers & Elastomers, operates manufacturing facilities across three continents and exports to over 25 countries. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and values-driven workplace where employees are empowered to reach their full potential. Join us to contribute to a culture of passion, creativity, and excellence. DuFlon is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all.

Principle Accountability:

Manage complete plant operations including production, quality management and on-time deliveries. Manage capacity utilization and achieve targeted growth and gross profitability

Key Responsibilities Areas

1. Plant Performance

- Evolve plant performance metrics to measure performance and drive improvements
- Measure capacity utilization and manpower utilization to achieve optimization
- Identify improvement opportunities including automation projects
- Drive and execute improvement projects efficiently within cost and time budgets

2. People Performance

- Evolve and adopt smart metrics to measure and monitor people’s performance
- Drive performance culture and reinforce ownership and accountability
- Define roles accurately and drive accountability within plant operations
- Review people’s performance for both efficiency and effectiveness

1. Quality of Products and Services

- Adopt measures and processes to achieve desired quality levels for products and services delivered to customers
- Drive delivery standards,



processes and ensure adherence
- Implement quality control mechanisms and continuous improvement initiatives

1. Plant Machinery and Equipment

- Manage machine utilization standards and metrics
- Improve machine uptime and reduce breakdown rates
- Enhance machine productivity and people productivity
- Plan preventive maintenance schedules and ensure timely execution

1. On-Time Delivery (OTD)

- Manage production planning and delivery schedules
- Achieve and improve OTD targets
- Train people to achieve and improve OTD performance
- Identify gaps and implement solutions to address bottlenecks affecting OTD

1. Interface with Sales

- Work closely with sales teams to ensure highest capacity utilization and OTD
- Manage customer requirements, audits and customer visits to increase share from existing customers and win new customers.

1. Vendor Management

- Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers
- Evaluate vendor performance on quality, delivery and cost parameters
- Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with agreed terms
- Identify and onboard new vendors to support business growth.

1. Interface with Supply Chain Teams

- Coordinate with supply chain for timely availability of raw materials and components
- Align production schedules with inventory levels and procurement cycles
- Collaborate on demand forecasting and production planning




- Address supply-related bottlenecks impacting production

1. People Management and Employee Development

- Lead, mentor and develop plant operations team
- Conduct performance appraisals and provide constructive feedback
- Identify training needs and facilitate skill development programs
- Foster a positive work environment and employee engagement

1. Cost Control and Profitability Improvement

- Monitor and control operational costs including materials, labor and overheads
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement efficiency measures
- Drive waste reduction and resource optimization initiatives
- Contribute to achieving gross profitability targets

1. Production Processes and Technology Upgradation

- Evaluate existing production processes and identify areas for improvement
- Research and recommend new technologies and best practices
- Lead implementation of process improvements and technology upgrades
- Ensure smooth transition during technology adoption with minimal disruption

Skills Required

- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and plant processes
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and process improvement tools
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- Project management and execution capability
- Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management
- Ability to handle escalations and take quick decisions
- Strong communication and reporting skills
- High ownership and accountability mindset
- Ability to work closely with leadership and drive execution.

-- VaishaliTalent Acquisition Executive Sharp Point HR Consulting

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