Deputy Manager - Process
Production & Process Management
- Ensure daily execution of blade manufacturing operations as per production schedules.
- Monitor and control critical manufacturing processes including mold preparation, layup, infusion, curing, demolding, assembly, finishing, and inspection.
- Ensure process compliance as per work instructions, SOPs, and engineering specifications.
- Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, SCM, and EHS teams to achieve production targets.
- Drive line balancing and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Analyze production losses, cycle times, and process bottlenecks.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and process validation activities.
- Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations and implement CAPA.
- Improve process capability and reduce rework/rejection levels.
- Ensure adherence to blade quality standards and customer specifications.
- Monitor critical process parameters and quality checkpoints.
- Work closely with Quality teams to reduce defects and improve First Pass Yield (FPY).
- Facilitate resolution of customer complaints and internal quality issues.
- Ensure compliance with all EHS requirements during manufacturing activities.
- Promote zero-harm culture across the shop floor.
- Conduct safety observations, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
- Ensure statutory and organizational compliance related to manufacturing operations.
- Lead a team of engineers, supervisors, and operators.
- Develop team capability through coaching, training, and skill enhancement initiatives.
- Drive employee engagement, productivity, and performance management.
- Manage manpower deployment and shift operations efficiently.
- Drive reduction in material consumption, scrap, and process waste.
- Monitor manufacturing KPIs and implement corrective actions.
- Support digitalization and automation projects within blade manufacturing.
- Contribute to annual cost-saving and productivity enhancement programs.
Educational Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Composite Materials, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
- 6 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
- Preferred experience in Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing, Composite Manufacturing, Aerospace Composites, FRP, Renewable Energy, Automotive Composites, or Heavy Engineering.
- Experience in blade processes such as Layup, Infusion, Curing, Finishing, and Assembly will be preferred.