Educational Qualification and Experience

- B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical or Electrical or Production.

- 12 - 18 Years of experience in a glass manufacturing company - preferably Borosilicate Glass

- Green belt six sigma certification would be added advantage.

Location: Valsad

Role

- The person will be responsible for leading and managing production operations of Hot forming, at the Umarsadi site, ensuring compliance with global quality standards and regulatory requirements.

- This role involves driving operational excellence, optimizing manufacturing processes, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical glass packaging products.

- This role will play a key leadership role in planning, execution, and continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and performance across the production team.

Main Tasks:

Production &

- Process Management

- Oversee end to end production processes and maintenance of all syringes hot forming.

- Ensure daily production targets, timelines, and quality standards are consistently achieved.

- Plan and execute monthly production schedules, yield improvement activities, machine maintenance, modifications, shutdown jobs, and material planning.

- Coordinate with Production Planning and related departments (Engineering, Quality, SCM, Utility, Stores, HR) for smooth operations.

Performance &

- Operational Excellence

- Track and improve key metrics such as OEE, Line downtime, Changeover time.

- Lead continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives to enhance plant performance and reduce waste.

Continuous Improvement &

- Projects

- Lead improvement projects, cost analysis, and implement Lean/TPM/Six Sigma initiatives.

- Identify bottlenecks and enhance productivity, equipment maintenance, and process flows.

Maintenance &

- Downtime Control

- Coordinate with the Engineering team to ensure preventive maintenance schedules are executed.





- Minimize unplanned downtime and ensure smooth production continuity.

Compliance &

- Documentation

- Ensure adherence to GMP and all applicable guidelines, and internal SOPs.

- Drive CAPA, root-cause analysis, and maintain documentation control (BMRs, BPRs).

- Lead internal and external audits (customer, regulatory, etc.) and ensure audit readiness.

Financial Management

- Prepare and manage departmental OPEX and CAPEX budgets.

- Monitor expenses and optimize cost efficiency.

Reporting &

- Analytics

- Analyze Daily Production Reports (DPRs) and KPIs.

- Prepare and present monthly MIS reports with actionable insights for senior management.

- Monitor operational trends and recommend improvements.

Shop Floor Management

- Ensure adherence to 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) standards.

- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, discipline, and workplace organization.

Safety &

- EHS

- Promote health, safety, and environment programs across work areas.

- Ensure staff are trained in secure practices and procedures.

People Management

- Manage manpower planning and resource allocation.

- Oversee training and development of team members.

Audit &

- Customer Focus

- Lead and actively participate in customer audits related to the syringe hot forming process.

- Ensure audit readiness and compliance with regulatory standards.

- Ensure product quality meets customer requirements.

- Attend customer visits and address technical queries.

Technical Skills Required

- Glass Technology, Process, Production and Operations, TPM, Manpower Management, Packaging.

Competencies Required

- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

- Capable of mentoring teams and handling high-pressure situations.

- Excellent organizational and communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple compliance requirements simultaneously.

- High level of integrity and discretion.

- Proficiency in MS Office, Power BI and Power Point.

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