Chief Manager - Production KEC_JR_0000008

External Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end production operations for 66 kV to 220 kV EHV cables, ensuring adherence to production plans, quality standards, and customer delivery schedules.
• Drive safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations while achieving productivity, quality, and operational excellence targets.
• Plan and monitor production schedules in coordination with Planning, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to ensure on-time order execution.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, materials, and utilities to maximize plant efficiency and capacity utilization.
• Oversee critical manufacturing processes including conductor preparation, triple-layer extrusion, XLPE insulation, VCV curing, metallic screening, sheathing, degassing, and final finishing operations.
• Ensure strict compliance with manufacturing process parameters, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and work instructions to achieve consistent product quality.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Technical, Maintenance, and R&D teams to resolve process issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Monitor and control key production KPIs including productivity, yield, rejection, rework, downtime, OEE, energy consumption, and manufacturing costs.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and all statutory, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Develop and mentor production teams, fostering a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous learning.

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