Operations Manager

Operations Manager

The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing the Chakan plant operations of the MRS division. His core responsibilities involve customer and other stakeholder management, overseeing plant operations, safety, quality assurance, plant maintenance, and people leadership. The role encompasses operational oversight, process and team optimization, adherence to industry quality standards, and a continual focus on innovation and lean practices, ensuring operational excellence and customer delight.

Production Management

• Supervise the manufacturing processes of shock absorbers, including raw material procurement, machining, assembly, and quality assurance.
• Handling of complete manufacturing operations, managing all functions which include production, QA, maintenance, materials, stores, administration, MIS, security, etc.
• Oversight of plan, schedule, and coordinate day-to-day plant operations to meet production goals and delivery timelines.
• Oversee implementation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor equipment maintenance and manufacturing reliability, engaging with engineering when upgrades or repairs are required.
• Exposure to managing unionized plants

Quality & Compliance

• Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure shock absorbers meet required specifications and industry standards.
• Lead efforts to reduce defects, optimize product performance, and address customer complaints or return issues promptly.
• Ensure strict compliance with workplace health, safety, and environmental regulations in all plant activities.
• Setting up Operational Excellence Systems with a focus on World Class Manufacturing systems
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement in all aspects of the manufacturing process, lead productivity improvement through automation of systems and process improvements

Team Leadership

• Train, and motivate a diverse team of production workers, line supervisors, and support staff, promoting a high-performance culture.
• Conduct daily production meetings, communicate plant objectives, and foster cross-department collaboration.
• Maintain positive labour relations and administer company policies.

Financial & Strategic Management

• Develop and manage plant budgets, production costs, and inventory, striving to achieve or exceed financial targets.
• Identify and implement measures to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and improve profitability.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to execute plant expansion plans, technology upgrades, or new product introductions as needed.