Team Leader – Injection Moulding, Production & Processing (Chennai)

Posted 2 weeks ago
About the job
We are looking for an experienced (Min 15 years) Production Team Leader to drive the Production Management System & achieve business objectives through effective execution, people leadership, and process control. The role requires strong technical knowledge in plastic injection molding and a hands-on approach to managing production lines and teams.
Responsibilities
Production
- Achieve Production Objectives of the Company
- Achieving Production plan within budgeted norms and adherence to process.
- Achieve Zero defect – Reduction of rejections (in house / COPQ)
- Enhance Machine Performance. (Preventive and Breakdown maintenance).
- Training to personnel for improving Functional / Soft skills.
- Ensure 100% adherence without deviations to IATF standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Manpower Management (Motivation, engagement and Shop floor discipline).
- Drive 5 S, Safety, Continuous Improvement and other Process Improvement activities.
- Continuously monitor and control raw material consumption
Quality
- Achieve target of Zero Quality Defect.
- In House Rejection – Rejection Quantity
- Cost of Poor Quality – Rejection Value
- Conduct Root cause analysis and take corrective measures.
Man Management
- Responsible for Shop Floor discipline.
- Motivate operators & staff and improve engagement levels in coordination with HR.
- Inculcate a performance driven culture including giving feedback.
- Improve Employee Productivity levels.
Training
- Identify Training needs for operators, quality inspectors and department staff.
- Organize training on all aspects of jobs including soft / behavioral skills, Problem solving skills, Technical / Functional skills etc.
Enhance Machine performance
- Carry out Preventive and Breakdown Maintenance as per schedule.
- Identify, address and reduce /eliminate machine downtime
PRODUCTION Management Systems
- Plan vs Actual – Daily /weekly/monthly
- Consumption reports – Energy, Manpower, Raw material consumption
- Capacity Utilization
- Machine Performance reports
- Manpower Productivity
Candidate Profile
- Diploma in Plastic Molding (Preferably from CIPET) BE / B Tech
- Min. 15 years of total experience in Plastic injection molding industries
- Fluent in MS OFFICE (Primarily MS Excel)
- Ability to read 2D / 3D drawings
- Trouble shooting & Decision making
- Initiative and tenacity
- Execution and Organizing
- High levels of work ethics and discipline and high integrity
- Positive attitude towards work and staff
- High energy levels and ability to work under pressure.
- Lead by personal examples
- Demonstrated communication and relationship management skills with the ability to lead and work with cross-functional teams
Benefits
- Salary upto Rs 70,000 / month
- Company will provide daily lunch at subsidized rate