Deputy Manager - Production Machine Shop

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Resolve process and quality issues related to gear manufacturing.
• Stay updated on the latest machining technologies, cutting tool materials, and tool geometries.
• Conduct training programs on tools, tooling, and emerging industry trends.
• Identify and implement tool life improvement projects and evaluate alternate tooling technologies.
• Drive defect identification, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Lead new model machining setup, line setup, and production ramp-up activities.
• Improve capacity through debottlenecking and process improvement initiatives.
• Implement and sustain a zero-rejection manufacturing concept.
• Drive revenue and cost reduction initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Generate, evaluate, and implement continuous improvement ideas.
• Collaborate with support functions and resolve issues through cross-functional team (CFT) engagement.
• Promote and strengthen a safe working culture across the plant.
• Develop and sustain a continuous improvement culture.
• Ensure knowledge and adherence to quality systems through regular reviews.
• Drive TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) implementation in machining operations.
• Lead projects focused on tool cost reduction, power cost reduction, and productivity improvement.
• Benchmark best practices across plants and industries to achieve manufacturing excellence.
• Ensure thorough knowledge and compliance with QS 9000, DCP, PFMEA, and Control Plan requirements.
• Drive productivity improvements through regular review of key performance indicators such as OLE and OEE.

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