PurposeEnsure adherence to production targets for packing and desptch in terms of cost, quality, throughput & timeliness. Key ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities• Formulate a fortnightly section-wise plan based on the production schedule provided by the PMO team detailing throughput yield , timeliness required and desired quality of products • Ensure completion of daily production targets adhering to defined standards of cost, quality and time• Undertake Production Planning and Control activities ensuring adherence to production targets in terms of cost, quality, throughput & timeliness and collaborate with the PMO Team to revise schedules if required• Coordinate with the technical design (electrical and mechanical) function for a design review before the start of every work order and for clarifications on design parameters during production • Liaise with procurement function on a monthly basis for sourcing of all the stock items• Ensure material requisitions are raised on time to obtain the material from the stores team• Oversee packing process as per protocol and ensure all labeling activities are undertaken in an appropriate manner• Coordinate with the dispatch team to ensure on time transportation and delivery of transformers• Monitor the adherence of the workers to the shift schedule.• Monitor & ensure that the various reports like (WIP statement, conformal, non – conformal reports etc) are completed on time.• Coordinate with the quality assurance department to ensure timely completion of audits; Coordinate with quality control team for inspection at different stages of production• Interact regularly with the plant engineering function for undertaking any changes required in the production process or facilities• Liaise with the sales team to understand customer expectations in terms of cost, quality and delivery time (if required)• Manage employee production teams and employee deployment schedules in order to meet production targets• Drive discipline on the shop floor and maintain healthy industrial relations in coordination with the HR function • ensure ‘ZERO OVERTIME’ is maintained in the plant.• Ensure that the former maintenance scheduled is followed & completed within stipulated time.• Ensure proper procedures are in place for handing of material rejected by quality and oversee proper disposal• Participate in the safety committee to evaluate design and development of work areas in order to make environmental health and safety recommendations• Drive a culture of continuous improvement in Packing & dispatch section of the production process; lead productivity improvements through automation of systems and processes in coordination with the engineering function• Ensure appropriate training is been given to the Packing & dispatch team by conducting various training sessions.• Ensure all the documentation & statutory compliances are fulfilled in timely manner to facilitate completion of all the audits.• Attend productivity meetings to discuss the discrepancies in the planned vs actual plan.• Identify production bottlenecks and ensure elimination of the same in coordination with the engineering function• Monitor productivity reports based on throughput & timeliness prepared for the productivity meetings. • Keep abreast with developments in the industry and best practices, highlight initiatives which can be implemented at BBL and submit recommendations to top management• Drive cost savings through cost effective utilization of resources, process improvements and reduction in operational expenses / overheads• Define formats and submit critical MIS to senior management with recommendations (daily report for production and monthly report for quality and productivity in terms of throughput & timeliness)• Ensure all production related documentations / records are maintained and updated through SAP• Ensure compliance to SOP’s ,process flows and production protocol to ensure minimum deviation from specifications• Provide inputs related to required manpower to the Human Resources Department to facilitate adequate manpower planning
Job Title
Production Manager - Dispatch