Assistant Production Manager

Location: Sānand

ABOUT AGRATAS
Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries applied to multiple use cases in the mobility and energy sectors, to match our customers’ requirements.
Agratas is a scale-up business with a start-up mentality, driven by our pursuit of green growth and technological progress.
We develop next-generation battery technologies at our state-of-the-art R&D Innovation Hubs in India and the UK.

JOB SUMMARY
Greenfield
Hire right L5/L6 candidates for Electrode zones in a timely manner to build a capable team.
Lead execution of a robust training plan for team skill development (both hourly and management staff) for the team to be ready for SOP
Provide strong technical and operational leadership to develop team that works cohesively and display “one team” spirit.
Work closely and collaborate with the CFTs like process engineering (global/advanced PE and plant PE. ME), construction, HR, Maintenance etc to ensure right physical and operational standards in place for an efficient manufacturing operation post SOP

Functional
Organize Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans at Electrode zones to attain the productivity targets. Organize and control all production operations within the shift to achieve all output in line with OEE Targets
Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, energy and capital.
Ensure 100% compliance to all statutory requirements.
Provide leadership to all functions within Electrode zones in the shift to ensure plant objectives are met and achieve month on month goals and targets given by the management from time to time.
Ensure safety & security of manpower and factory equipment.
Liaisoning with concerned departmental officials for smooth functioning of operations
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Electrode Zone Team to achieve Production SQDC KPIs. Organize and control all production operations within the shift to achieve all output in line with OEE Targets.
Provide leadership to all functions within Electrode zone in the shift to ensure plant objectives are met and achieve month on month goals and targets given by the management from time to time. Ensure safety & security of manpower and Electrode zone equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential -  A min of 15+ years of experience leading the manufacturing operations in Lithium-ion cell manufacturing plant, Solar Cell manufacturing, Paint, Packaging, Pharma industries.
In-depth knowledge & Experience in Electrode Operations such as Mixing/Coating, Calendaring, CCD/Laser camera, Vision inspections Systems. Minor troubleshooting. In-depth knowledge in managing exceptions, handling NG products, CAPA. Proficiency in Problem solving tools like 8D, Six Sigma, 7 QC Tools
Desired -  Deep knowledge of Mixers/Coaters. Calendaring machines, Hands on Experience in Mini Tab,  JOB SUMMARY
Greenfield
Train and develop L6 Electrode zone team to be ready before SOP
Work closely and collaborate with the CFTs like process engineering (global/advanced PE and plant PE. ME), construction, HR, Maintenance etc to ensure right physical and operational standards in place for an efficient manufacturing operation post SOP

Functional
Ensure Physicals like SOPs/WI/Check sheets are ready and well understood by the Team Leaders/Operators.
Ensure Line/Zone throughput is as per target and issues are timely escalated.
Ensure 100% compliance to all statutory requirements.
Ensure Electrode zone 5S and Autonomous Maintenance compliance is 100%
Ensure safety & security of manpower and equipment.
Work closely with Maintenance function for timely equipment availability for PM execution and PM schedule adherence to 100%
Ensure people skill development is as per plan to achieve 3 X 3 versatility skill Levels for each operation in E Zone.
Liaisoning with other functions like Quality, SCM, Maintenance, PE for smooth functioning of operations
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage 30+ peoples in Electrode zone in one of the lines to achieve Production SQDC KPIs. Organize and control all production operations within the shift. Handle production/Quality abnormalities, Exceptions, drive problem solving by using organization’s standard Problem-solving tools.
Collaborate with other functions within Electrode zone in the shift to ensure plant objectives are met and achieve month on month goals and targets given by the management from time to time. Ensure timely data inputs are captured in MES/SAP to drive data-based decisions. Ensure timely disposal of waste in line with set standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential -  A min of 8-10 years of experience leading the Production area in Lithium-ion cell manufacturing plant  or  Paint Manufacturing or Solar Cell manufacturing plant or Flexible Packaging Mfg Industry. ABOUT AGRATAS
Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality,…