Industrial-Section Head

Minimum Requirements:

Education: B.E./ B.Tech Industrial / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.

Knowledge / Training: Strong understanding of motor manufacturing processes. Data analysis, productivity

metrics, and cost modelling. Layout design and material flow optimization. SAP / IE software proficiency.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of IE tools: Time study, MTM, MOST, SMED, Poka-Yoke.
• Lean Manufacturing & TPM methodologies.
• Exposure to induction motor & fan manufacturing processes (machining, winding, assembly, testing).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD / Drafting tools for layout design.
• Strong analytical skills, Excel/PPT proficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

Behavioural Competencies

• Leadership & team management
• Structured problem-solving (8D, A3, DMAIC)
• Strong communication with ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Initiative-taking and continuous improvement mindset

Experience: 10-12 years of experience in manufacturing. Should have experience from any Low Voltage Motors

Manufacturing, General Engineering, Rotating machineries manufacturing Companies preferably. Strong

preference for electric motor, automotive, or electromechanical industries. Certifications in Lean/TPM/Six

Sigma are an added advantage.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establish work performance standards, aiming at planning and evaluation.

• Technical support to other departments of the company.

• Propose and monitor the acquisition of new machines/technologies.

• To manage implementations or modifications of processes, specifications, manufacturing, and times.

• To manage the definition and implementation of machines, tools and devices for the implementation of

new products or the modification of existing ones.

• To define and implement new machining tools.

• To promote continuous improvements and increase the efficiency of work.

• To coordinate layout studies and industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

A. Process Engineering & Optimization

• Conduct time study, motion study, and method study for all processes (machining, winding, assembly,

balancing, testing, paint shop, fabrication).

• Define and optimize cycle times, takt time, manpower loading, and line balancing.

• Study bottlenecks and implement debottlenecking actions to improve throughput.

• Drive process capability improvement (Cp, Cpk) in coordination with Quality & Production teams.

B. Productivity & Cost Reduction

• Identify productivity loss areas and drive improvement projects to achieve annual productivity targets.

• Conduct VA/VE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) studies for motors, fans, and subassemblies.

• Reduce manufacturing cost through layout optimization, process reengineering, and waste elimination.

• Lead Capex justification for new machines, tools, and automation ensuring ROI calculations.

C. Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Implement Lean tools: 5S, Kaizen, SMED, Poka-Yoke, Kanban, OEE improvement, standard work.

• Deploy TPM concepts aligned with maintenance & production teams.

• Monitor & improve OEE of critical machines (turning, milling, balancing machines, winding machines,

etc.).

• Sustain improvement projects and monitor KPIs.

D. Layout, Capacity & Demand Planning

• Prepare plant layout, equipment layout, and material flow optimization using lean principles.

• Capacity planning for each department: machining, rotor/stator shop, assembly, painting, test bay.

• Create capacity vs. demand analysis and propose expansion or modification plans.

• Plan manpower requirements and ensure optimum workforce utilization.

E. Standardization & Documentation

• Prepare and maintain:

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Work Instructions (WIs)

• Standard Work Combination Sheets

• Time Study Sheets

• PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams

• Support ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 audits with all IE-related documentation.

F. Automation & Digitalization

• Identify areas for industrial automation, jig/fixture development, and productivity enhancement.

• Support Industry 4.0 initiatives: digital data collection, dashboards, real-time monitoring, etc.

• Evaluate vendors for automation projects and lead implementation.

G. Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Engineering and EHS teams.

• Support NPD (New Product Development) trials and establish stable & repeatable processes.

• Provide IE inputs for routing, BOM accuracy, shop floor planning, and process costing.