Assistant Manager – Production, Sri City Plant Full Time

JOB TITLE: Assistant Manager – Production, Sri City Plant

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Knauf India could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone’s contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf India is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 17+ year heritage in GYPSUM manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Sri City Plant as Assistant Manager – Production.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

What you’ll be doing:

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  1. Production Planning and Control:

  • Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer demand and inventory levels.
  • Supervise production processes such as calcination, board forming, drying, cutting and packing.
  • Analyze process parameters and troubleshoot deviations
  • Ensure smooth production flow while meeting targets and deadlines.
  • Coordinate with cross functional department Quality, Maintenance, store and others.

  
  2. Quality Assurance:

  • Monitor and ensure that the production process adheres to quality standards and specifications.
  • Basic know of gypsum board raw material like gypsum paper & additive.
  • Conduct regular quality checks on the gypsum board, ensuring consistency in size, weight, and finish.
  • Resolve any quality issues during production, implementing corrective actions as needed.

  
  3. Process Optimization:

  • Identify areas for improvement in production efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize plant operations.
  • Implement lean manufacturing practices to improve resource utilization, reduce waste, and increase productivity.

  
  4. Team Management:

  • Lead, supervise, and motivate the production team to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and production targets.
  • Conduct training programs to enhance the skill sets of operators and other staff members.
  • Address employee concerns and promote a positive work environment.

  
  5. Maintenance and Safety:

  • Ensure regular maintenance of production equipment and machinery to minimize breakdowns and downtime.
  • Enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment and comply with environmental regulations.
  • Ensure that all health, safety, and environmental guidelines are strictly followed in the production area

  
  6. Inventory Management:

  • Monitor raw material usage, inventory levels, and ensure timely procurement of gypsum, paper liners, additives, and other materials.
  • Ensure that the inventory is effectively managed, avoiding shortages or overstocking.

  
  7. Reporting and Documentation:

  • Maintain accurate records of production data, including output, downtime, and maintenance activities.
  • Generate reports for senior management on production performance, quality, and safety compliance.

  
  8. Continuous Improvement and Performance Optimization:

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the production area, with a focus on process optimization, waste reduction, improved yield, lower downtime, and better utilization of resources.
  • Monitor and analyze key production indicators such as output, line speed, OEE, scrap, rework, board quality, changeover time, and unplanned stoppages, and take appropriate actions to improve overall performance.
  • Identify process losses and operational inefficiencies, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions to sustain improvements.
  • Promote standardization of best practices, operating procedures, and shift handovers to strengthen operational control and team alignment.

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don’t already have, we’d love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• A Degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering

• 7-10 years of strong manufacturing experience in in any reputed companies, Gypsum Experience is added advantage.

• Understanding of production processes, machinery used in gypsum board manufacturing, and quality control methods.

• Ability to lead a team, manage operations, and optimize production processes.

• Ability to identify issues quickly and implement solutions to ensure smooth production.

• Good communication skills to coordinate across departments and with team members.

We’ll provide:

• A competitive salary
• Benefits

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process – so we have committed to replying to your application within Seven working days.