Section Head Production

Role & responsibilities

• Responsible for smooth functioning of the production section and achieving budgeted targets.
• Ensure achievement of production, yield, quality, safety and productivity KPIs.
• Monitor and improve process yield, glass yield and power consumption.
• Control rejection, rework and next-process claims; drive Zero Defect initiatives.
• Conduct Layered Process Audits, safety audits, 5S audits and process-wise audits.
• Drive TPM, TQM, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and OHSAS system requirements.
• Lead PDCA, Kaizen and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Monitor machine uptime, manpower productivity and process performance.
• Drive new model development, feasibility studies, quality maturation and localization trials.
• Ensure timely closure of quality and safety audit findings.
• Monitor consumable consumption and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
• Manage manpower allocation, skill development, training and performance appraisal.
• Coordinate with QA, Maintenance, NMD, Projects, HR, Materials and suppliers.
• Conduct regular shop-floor, operator, improvement and section meetings.
• Promote operator participation in Kaizen and QC Circle activities.