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Factory Manager/Plant Head - Rigid/Plastic Blow Molding Industry Job Description:- This position will handle entire plant and all the operation will come under him (Production/HR & Admin/SCM/maintenance etc. Evolved strategies for implementing world-class maintenance processes to curb machine breakdowns, reduce the rejection rate, realize operational efficiencies, control variability, costs as well as reduce the cycle-time; managing a team and guiding staff members to address and resolve performance bottlenecks Leadership Experience in Operations & Maintenance of Sodium Sulphate Recovery System Should have Experienced in Operations of Viscose, Auxiliary, or Acid H2SO4 Plant. Managing Plant with minimum breakdown by Implementing systems like 5S, KAIZEN, FMEA, and WHY-WHY Analysis Should have experience of basic conceptualization to Commissioning in VSF Green Field Project, Sodium sulfate Recovery plant. Expertise in driving the projects to completion which aim to either minimize loss of material/energy in-process steps or to simplify the process (LEAN approach) Exhibited a firm approach to sustain and encourage safe work environments and capabilities to streamline operations; applied continuous improvement principles to increase process & maintenance efficiency and company profits Should be Strategic Planner: Developed, initiated, and evaluated new policies, procedures & internal controls; assessed & resolved complex operational problems; resourceful in ensuring sufficient human, financial, and technological resources are available to carry these out Competencies- Plant Operations, Operations & Maintenance, Installation & Commissioning, Basic/Detailed Engineering, Quality Management, Operational Excellence, Budgeting & Forecasting, Vendor Management Key Working Areas: Plan &Achieve sodium sulfate salt production & Its Quality. Spearheading entire gamut of operations entailing Production Planning & Process Calculations Implementing safety standards through RISK & HAZOP analysis Performing design vetting of various equipment with the vendor Supervising the selection of equipment based on TBA and meeting with various Foreign and Indian vendors Highlights: Attained cost savings by reduction in raw material, steam & power consumption Drove out waste/nonvalue added throughout the Lean Manufacturing Implemented ISO 9001-2000, EMS-14000, OHSAS 18001, SA8000 and IMS Systems Introduced &implemented SAP PP Module Commissioned equipment such as Multistage Flash Evaporator, Anhydrous Evaporator, Acid Absorption Crystallizer, and Salt Bagging & Packing System Major Equipment Exposure: Multi-stage flash Evaporator, Anhydrous Tripple effect Evaporator, Rotary Vacuum Filters Acid Absorption Crystallizer, Steam base Crystallizer, Rotary Drum Dryer Steam Ejectors& Vacuum pump, shell & tube heat exchangers, BHE & PHE Furnace, Absorbers, Converter, Reactor, Scrubber. Candle Filters, Sand Filters, Filter Press. Belt conveyors, Bagging and Packing Systems Cooling Towers& Refrigeration System. Production Planning & Control Determine production requirements based on plant capacity and production specifications. Plan workflow and schedules for production departments. Monitor production status and ensure timely delivery. Assist in production risk assessment and mitigation activities. Ensure that finished products meet quality standards and customer specifications Resolve production issues and escalate unresolved issues to management promptly. Monitor and analyze Downtime with Root cause to reduce its impact on Cost, Quality, and Delivery. Engaging with internal stakeholders for the smooth operation of the department. Safety & Environment Developing SOPs, JSA, HAZOP & SMP and periodic review for its up-gradation Lead/Support/Develop business-specific standards/best practices and efforts as directed by Business and Corporate. Assist plants in leading Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) for major risk projects by providing expert PHA methodologies. Support PSM Excellence implementation. Identify needs required to comply with PSM requirements. Assist the plants in their procedure development and provide direct support to their implementation efforts of new and existing standards and local process safety requirements Participate in Process Safety Event investigations/root cause analysis to guide to all plants. In conjunction with site management teams, track corrective actions where business-wide issues are identified. Evaluate events and operational results and support the revising / updating of site policies, procedure revisions, and training to address process safety-related findings. Change management Lead Continuous improvement culture among team members to deliver excellence in operations. Ensure ABG Operational excellence guidelines are adhered to by continuous training, implemented, and reviewed using the RADAR framework of ABG. Knowledge transfer initiatives among inter and intra unit members to continuously improve the processes and systems Identify opportunities for joint improvement projects among departments, vendors, and suppliers through CFTs taking the lead on transition management, ensuring continuity of operations Assist in new product development and enhancements. Project Own the CAPEX projects to improve quality, cost, productivity within timelines resulting in significant business improvement and customer satisfaction. Ensure Onsite and offsite quality inspection of incoming materials to ensure the standards are met for quality parameters Ensure completion of process improvement projects within a specified time frame while achieving a cost reduction goal. Provide management with project status updates, feedback, and appropriate reporting on key responsibilities and objectives. Regulatory compliance Ensure all the relevant regulatory compliances applicable to the operations are adhered to. Participate in periodic regulatory compliance audits from external and internal parties to continuously improve systems. Maintenance Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure maximum equipment availability for operations. Ensure implementation of QMS, EMS, OHSMS, and Operational Excellence guidelines for continuous improvement and maintaining standards. Coordinate and timely execution and commissioning of new development initiatives for improvements Planning & budgeting Propose the department P&B in the area of Consumption ratios, Maintenance cost, resources management, etc., to management for approvals and achieve the same by deploying resources. Customer centricity Continuously create awareness about customer-centricity among team members to build a customer-oriented mindset. Managing customer complaints in consultation with CTS. Ensure Quantity & quality parameters of the products/services supplied to internal and external customers Provide excellent customer service and ensure customer satisfaction. People Management Ensure employees are aware of their roles and responsibilities and deliverables Create an enabling environment to discuss and share people issues at the workplace Identify and facilitate appropriate training of competency gaps with the help of the HR department Encourage and model the recognition culture at the workplace Ensure Safety and Environment awareness among employees and training wherever required Develop line managers into people managers to handle day to day grievances with the utmost sensitivity Regulatory compliance Ensure all the relevant regulatory compliances applicable to the operations are adhered to Participate in periodic regulatory compliance audits from external and internal parties to continuously improve system Maintenance Coordinate with the maintenance in periodic maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure availability and reliability of equipment. Coordinate and timely execution and commissioning of new development initiatives for improvements Required Experience Min. 12 years+ of exp. in plastics or rigid packaging industry Knowledge & skill Blow Moulding/ Extrusion Blow Moulding/ ISB etc. Candidates should be Strong in Administration

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