Production Manager

Job description – Production Manager

Epiroc India is looking for enthusiastic and organized Production Manager to join our production team. This position will be based at our Nashik location.

Role and Responsible: 

• Ensure safety First - always.
• Primary responsibility includes looking after day-to-day operations ensuring motivating environment on shop floor.
• Focused approach in achieving operational efficiency goals with strong labor relationship.
• Improving the efficiency and capacity of existing production lines.
• Ensuring Safe & Secured work Environment within the plant.
• Maintaining or improving the quality of products in line with determined standards.
• Lead Time, Implementation of Flow on Lean principles, Delivery accuracy, Kanban, Inventory and cost reduction should be the key focus.
• Plan, monitor and control product manufacturing / assembly as per the customer requirement given by Marketing.
• Guide and motivate people to work towards efficiency and productivity of the highest capacity.
• Ensure timely execution of new product development projects in co-ordination with Engineering and Sourcing for the first time with a right mind set.
• Strive for cost reduction, continuous quality improvement, good housekeeping and maintenance of QA systems.
• Collate, Analyze and present inputs for feedback / reporting to Division.
• Follow People Management and Leadership Development Process.
• Derive path to achieve financial performance of Surface division.
• Drive Employee engagement initiatives in line with EPIROC core values.
• Define and implement strategy for competency and leadership development within functions.
• Active member for LTS agreements- instrumental in defining future needs and impacts.
• Actively Participate and Support Manufacturing Head/Production Head in ensuring Sustainable Productivity by building a Strong Organization by Selecting, training, motivating and retaining a team of competent and committed people by demonstrating effective leadership.
• Ensuring adherence to "The Way we do things" guidelines & "Business Code of Practices" in all business activities for increasing Operational Efficiency.
• Cultivating & Promoting Epiroc Culture in line with our Values & Beliefs
• Assuring establishment of quality-oriented efficient flow process in the manufacturing operations.
• Establishing flow and maintain control of assembly stock, work in process, and finished goods inventories to maximize turnovers and minimize investment in this asset account.
• Ensuring & promoting safe working environment in line with OHSAS Standards.
• Developing ISO quality and environmental management systems.
• Evaluating and improving systems & procedures as needed in line with TQM, 6 Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban etc.

Experience and competence requirements.

• Successful background with minimum 15 to 20 years' experience in leading a manufacturing company in Operations - including an experience in working with team as production, engineering, Planning, sourcing and quality.
• Preferably you have made improvements using lean methods.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Hands on knowledge in data analytics, 6 sigma certifications will be an added advantage.
• Hands on experience on ERP system (M3 is preferable).
• Excellent understanding about Business Financials.
• Knowledge about Long term settlement and experience in handing unionized work force.
• Experience in Smart connected factory /Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Degree in Engineering. Post-Graduation in Management will be an added advantage.
• Very good knowledge in using computer tools for analysis (e.g. excel). Good knowledge in other programs (e.g. word, PowerPoint, access). 

Personality requirements

• Excellent communications and influencing skills
• Strong analytical skills with organizational and planning capabilities.
• Dynamic personality with capacity to drive change when needed.
• Ability to build strong teams and create results.
• Builds networking to maximize the results.
• Uses diversity as a development tool inside & outside the organization
• Translates strategy into specific action plan with targets.
• Able to think outside the box.
• Able to decide in situation of risk uncertainty or complexity and support the decision.

Country and city description

Nashik is in the west central part of India is in Maharashtra state, is famous for its historical and religious background. Well connected to major metro cities, nearest being Pune and Mumbai. Mumbai is just 180 km and can reach in about 3 hour’s drive by the 4-lane express highway. Nashik city has a very pleasant climate throughout the year. Nashik is famous for its grapes and wineries known as the Wine Capital of India. While Nasik is relatively large, it has a small-town feel: friendly people, many of whom speak English and is very safe. Has a reasonable population of expats due to the presence of MNCs and technical collaborations. Adequate facilities exist like housing, schooling, gyms, restaurants, shopping centre, Mall, Multiplex, etc.

Many reputed and large multinational companies like Mahindra Automobiles, Bosch, ABB, Siemens, Schneider, Glaxo Smith Kline, Hindustan Aeronautics, Crompton Greaves, Kirloskars, CEAT Tyres etc. have their operations in Nashik. Nashik industries are well supported by Industrial development zone within close vicinity.

Company presentation:

Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries. With cutting edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment, and provides world-class service and consumables. The company was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, and has passionate people supporting and collaborating with customers in more than 150 countries. Epiroc had revenue in 2017 of $ 3.7 billion USD and has more than 13,000 employees. Principal product development and manufacturing units of Epiroc are located in Sweden, the United States, Canada, China and India.

Diversity is key to grow fresh and innovative ideas and solutions for our customers. In the 150 countries where you can find us, we encourage our employees to take ownership of their own development and careers with the support from their leaders. This way our employees can grow in the business, wherever they are at their careers, from entry level to senior leadership. We are committed to give you every opportunity to succeed in a culture of innovation, diversity and collaboration, combined with a caring atmosphere. We are committed to give you every opportunity to succeed in a culture of innovation, diversity and collaboration, combined with a caring atmosphere.

Epiroc Product Company Nashik established in 1972, having young and energetic team of 230 strong employees. Five divisions operating as one organisation - Underground Rock Excavation (URE), Surface and Exploration Drilling (SED), Drilling Solution (DS), and Mining and Rock excavation Service (MRS).

Epiroc Product Company Nashik develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of mining and construction equipment for global market, with focus on the India market.

Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com

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