Assistant Manager

Responsibilities

Production & Process Management

• Ensure daily execution of blade manufacturing operations as per production schedules.
• Monitor and control critical manufacturing processes including mold preparation, layup, infusion, curing, demolding, assembly, finishing, and inspection.
• Ensure process compliance as per work instructions, SOPs, and engineering specifications.
• Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, SCM, and EHS teams to achieve production targets.
• Drive line balancing and productivity improvement initiatives.

Process Excellence

• Analyze production losses, cycle times, and process bottlenecks.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and process validation activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations and implement CAPA.
• Improve process capability and reduce rework/rejection levels.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to blade quality standards and customer specifications.
• Monitor critical process parameters and quality checkpoints.
• Work closely with Quality teams to reduce defects and improve First Pass Yield (FPY).
• Facilitate resolution of customer complaints and internal quality issues.

EHS & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all EHS requirements during manufacturing activities.
• Promote zero-harm culture across the shop floor.
• Conduct safety observations, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Ensure statutory and organizational compliance related to manufacturing operations.

Team Management

• Lead a team of engineers, supervisors, and operators.
• Develop team capability through coaching, training, and skill enhancement initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement, productivity, and performance management.
• Manage manpower deployment and shift operations efficiently.

Cost & Productivity Improvement

• Drive reduction in material consumption, scrap, and process waste.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Support digitalization and automation projects within blade manufacturing.
• Contribute to annual cost-saving and productivity enhancement programs.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Composite Materials, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience

• 6 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Preferred experience in Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing, Composite Manufacturing, Aerospace Composites, FRP, Renewable Energy, Automotive Composites, or Heavy Engineering.
• Experience in blade processes such as Layup, Infusion, Curing, Finishing, and Assembly will be preferred.