Manager - Manufacturing - HFM

Location: Basi

DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY

Gates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. At Gates, we are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.

We don't rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers' demanding expectations. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers' operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable.

We are Gates.

Position Summary

We are searching for Manager Production who possesses the operational and leadership skills to operate effectively in a matrix environment and have confidence in driving aggressive growth plans. The person should have a consultative and collaborative style, proven track record / achievement. We are only short-listing driven, resilient, enterprising, agile and motivated individuals who want to be part of a growing company.

THE ROLE

This role is responsible for executing coordinating with departments, clarifying deviations, ensuring quality production, meeting statutory regulations, and managing production and 5S implementation. Also make the strategies and actions plans to achieve the organizational goals together with global functional leaders (i.e. Innovation, Operations, Finance, HR, IT and Supply Chain) to achieve overall organization's objectives. In addition, this role would have to liaise with multi-discipline team including support functions, to delight our Internal and External stakeholders.

Overseeing production processes and guiding team to achieve the production targets & budgets. Ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including procurement, distribution and management. Monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES /

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Other duties may be assigned beyond the core functions listed below.

The responsibilities of the role are to implement the required action plan, involves controlling, organizing, and monitoring production operations to meet targets, implementing corrective actions, and developing recovery plans for delays activities to support efforts to achieve the productivity plan.

The assigned territories include Fluid Power businesses in Lalru India. The specific responsibilities will fall into three primary areas:

Maximum 3 pointers per accountability

Accountability #1:
Customer (Internal / External Stakeholders)

Oversee daily operations of the HFM area, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to production schedules.
Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily/weekly/monthly targets in line with customer specifications, meeting quality and delivery expectations, minimizing costs where possible and ensure the required best working practices are maintained at all times.
Implement process control measures to minimize defects and deviations.

Accountability #2:
Process / Performance

Analyze energy consumption, and material utilization to enhance efficiency.
Monitor and analyze key production metrics, such as cycle times, defect rates, and downtime.
Implement best practices for cost reduction without compromising quality.
Communicate and liaise with other departmental managers regarding throughput of stock to ensure production targets are met.
Drive initiatives for waste reduction and improved yield.
Collaborate with maintenance teams for preventive and predictive maintenance planning.
Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment.
Drive compliance with environmental and workplace safety regulations.

Accountability #3:
People

Supervise and mentor operators and technicians in the production area.
Conduct training sessions on process improvements, safety, and quality standards.
Foster a culture of teamwork and continuous learning.
Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
Prepare reports for senior management and suggest improvement strategies.
Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Impacts the level of service and the team's ability to meet quality, volume, and timelines…