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Supplier Quality Manager
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**Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?**
**Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.**
As a member of a cross-functional team, you ensure the successful implementation and maintenance of the Mondelēz International Quality Compliance Agenda.
**How you will contribute**
You will compile regional quality KPIs and create periodic reports and ensure that plant employees are meeting the quality food safety compliance agenda, including taking corrective actions and undergoing continuous improvement activities. To drive continuous improvement throughout our manufacturing plants and business processes, you will be actively involved in selected quality food safety programs and initiatives. You will support the implementation of quality and food safety systems to ensure compliance with the Mondelēz International Quality Chain Management System (QCMS), policies (QPs) and HACCP standards. In addition, you will attend and contribute at quality food safety related communities of practices, providing technical support and input; offer expertise in the delivery of I2M projects according to regional requirements; share best practices among different manufacturing sites, and; participate in product and process design development by providing quality input to deliver on growth and productivity targets.
**What you will bring**
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
+ An accountable, honest, hardworking work ethic
+ Flexibility and adaptability to meet customer/business requirements
+ Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow verbal and written instructions
+ Good written and verbal communication skills
+ Self-motivation, enthusiastic and quick to learn
+ Working well individually or as a member of a team
+ Organization skills that allow for working on multiple activities concurrently
+ Computer literacy in standard MS office applications
**More about this role**
+ Responsible for supplier quality for Raw and Pack Material suppliers
+ Application of Mondelez strategy for suppliers/raw materials/pack materials (from quality and food safety perspective) for suppliers located in the India.
+ Execute programs and projects activities related to suppliers/raw materials/pack materials.
+ Provides technical expertise to develop new suppliers.
+ Implement quality related issues and drives resolution with suppliers. Execute programs to ensure compliance of supply, enabler to Procurement and Manufacturing and R&D projects
**What you need to know about this position:**
In addition to the key accountabilities, all employees of Mondelez are responsible for supporting and actively participating in the sites Safety, Security and Environment Management systems and programs to drive a safe working culture that complies with regulatory and Mondelez standards and delivers zero accidents.
Work closely with peers and managers (RDQ community, Plant Quality teams, Procurement teams etc):
+ Daily: By demand, in case issues appear.
+ Monthly: Informing the results of the quality program, through contribution to reports and participating at meetings
Corporate Quality: Interaction with other regional BU quality team members as needed
Supports all categories in Mondelez - Chocolate, Biscuits, Gum & Candy & Beverages & Meals
Strong liaison with suppliers, auditing, procurement, food safety and microbiology
**What extra ingredients you will bring:**
+ Knowledge of quality and food safety management systems and standards
+ Knowledge of legal requirements for raw, pack materials
+ Working experience in Quality Assurance with across the value chain, encompassing R&D, Procurement, Manufacturing, CS&L and business processes
+ Auditing
+ Project management
+ Operational management expertise, handling complexity and change management skills.
+ Ability to provide technical expertise in management of issues identified in materials.
+ Interpersonal and communication skills which facilitate the ability to negotiate and influence others whilst dealing with complex situations.
**Leadership Competencies:**
+ Dealing with Ambiguity
+ Peer Relationships
+ Managing through Systems
+ Functional/Technical Skills
Understanding of best practice for food safety and quality systems and integration with manufacturing systems.
Demonstrate cross functional (eg R&D/MSC) experience supported by a technical background and knowledge of the companies functions and products.
+ **Planning & Analysis:** Demonstrates skills to evaluate the state of Quality and Food Safety systems and practices of suppliers against Legislative Requirements and MDLZ Standards and expectations to achieve objectives.
+ **Interpersonal skills:** Ability to develop strong and steady working relationship with all relevant positions with internal and external stakeholders.
+ **Communication** : Communicates efficiently, influencing when situation requires. Ability to handle compels situations involving suppliers of raw & pack materials
+ **Business skills:** Ability to demonstrate organizational, project management skills.
+ **Training:** Ability to identify training needs, develop and effectively conduct training across the category
+ **People Management:** Ability to work effectively with all functions in the Quality, MSC and externally with suppliers.
+ **Language:** Fluent English written and spoken, knowledge of other relevant languages is desirable
**Education / Certifications:**
MSc or BTech/ MTech in Dairy technology, Dairy Chemistry, food technology, food chemistry/ microbiology or related
**Job specific requirements:**
1) Implementation and maintenance of the Mondelēz Quality Chain Management Systems, SQE, HACCP, Processing Expectations or equivalent in Suppliers to ensure food safety, compliance to Mondelēz standards and regulatory compliance.
**KPI:**
Raw and packaging material suppliers developed to adhere to Mdlz policies. Quality Systems in place.
Suppliers achieve Approved Status.
Communicated to key stakeholders.
2) Implement and continuously improve the supplier quality programs among the Mdlz suppliers. Support with suppliers Quality KPIs improvement
**KPI:**
Monthly communication of performance against KPI's such as:
+ Existing Critical Supplier Development
+ Quality Notification (as defined by the Global and Regional Supplier Quality program)
+ Number of suppliers below RFT Buy
+ Supplier's audit score
+ Timely CAPA submission and execution by suppliers
Other KPIs as defined through supplier quality programs
3) Contribute to the Supplier's Capability Building Program in order to develop and implement value-added quality and scientific programs to continually improve performance against key quality measures.
**KPI:**
Conduct trainings, webinars, prepare training materials, and participate in Supplier Quality Forums as per the aligned plan
4) Evaluate quality status through regular, systematic and detailed gap assessment for Suppliers. This involves identifying areas of improvement, following up on progress and proactively assisting in issue resolutions to ensure that Mondelēz Quality standards are consistently met.
**KPI:**
Carry out regular gap assessments and work with the Suppliers on development plans.
Support the manufacturing plants for major/serious supplier issues and drive resolutions with suppliers
Support suppliers to achieve and maintain or Approval Status to ensure supply continuity for the business.
**Travel requirements:**
Jobs requires extensive travel to supplier site i.e. around 70%
**Work schedule:**
Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy
**Business Unit Summary**
**Mondelez India Foods Private Limited (formerly Cadbury India Ltd.) has been in India for over 70 years, making sure our mouth-watering and well-loved local and global brands such as** **_Cadbury_** **chocolates,** **_Bournvita_** **and** **_Tang_** **powdered beverages,** **_Oreo_** **and** **_Cadbury Bournvita_** **biscuits, and** **_Halls_** **and** **_Cadbury Choclairs Gold_** **candies get safely into our customers hands-and mouths** **_._** **Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has more than 3,300 employees proudly working across sales offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai and in manufacturing facilities at Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, at our global Research & Development Technical Centre and Global Business Hub in Maharashtra and in a vast distribution network across the country. We are also proud to be recognised by Avatar as the Best Companies for Women in India in 2019 - the fourth time we've received this award.**
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
**Job Type**
Regular
Corporate Quality Assurance
Product Quality, Safety and Compliance
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.
Logistics Specialist (Kadi Gujarat)

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1. Coordinate the Materials Planning/Requirements in accordance with the company stock level and Working Capital targets and in line with Manufacturing Demands.
2. Define the Planning and Production Control Systems, including raw material and finished products use and movement.
3. Drive the plant deployment of the Global Supply Chain Best Practices and Strategy, in accordance to the regional agreed priorities.
4. Ensure an effective and integrated Supply Chain interface between customers and suppliers through the plant production control and EDI links deployment.
5. Set and validate together with the Supply Chain Manager, the inventory strategy and target for the plant; meet the target, keeping excess and obsolete stock at minimum level and putting in place a formal roadmap and action plan in agreement with targets.
6. Aim to reduction of inventory while ensuring 100% DSA (Delivery Schedule Attainment);
7. He/ She ensures the daily contact and interface with his/her Suppliers.
8. Follows up his/her Suppliers' logistics profile in terms of DSA, reliability, constraints.
9. Both on a day-to-day basis and weekly or monthly basis and leads the improvement plans with them in order to ensure 100% of DSA.
10. He/ She is responsible for raw materials inventory levels of his/her suppliers and for reaching the weekly inventory targets.
11. Ensures the procurement schedules are under control and in line with the SIOP, the MS and the inventory weekly objectives;
12. To ensure that company resources (e.g. paper, energy) are conserved and re-cycled where appropriate and possible, highlight new methods of conserving the company's resources
13. Report Potential hazards and defects observed in the workplace.
14. Take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by what they do or do not do. 15 Production Scheduling for in plant cell.
Authorized for:
1. Direct dialogue with customer to ensure correct demand tapping
2. Production planning on shop floor in line with Demand
3. Review of supplier planning
4. Review of inventory strategy
5. IDM indent and follow up with suppler (Indirect material)
Experience- 5-7 Years.
Qualification- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent.
GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.
Logistics specialist

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You will be responsible for the entire Physical flow activities for the Kadi, Gujarat plant and report to SCM Lead. You will be leading and ensuring key processes - Inventory accounting, inbound & outbound logistics right from receipt of material to line feeding to finish goods dispatches to customer, resource planning of manpower & space .
**Specific Functional Capabilities, Knowledge and Skills Required Essential Skills:**
+ Ensuring critical SCM KPIs - Inventory accounting, 100% Customer DSA, No Premium freight, No obsolescence on SCM failure.
+ Customer Interface - Getting Demand from Customers & sharing the same to Plant Team, Daily monitoring of Schedule Vs Dispatch, Getting Packaging approval from Customers (New Development as well as Existing changes) Working on Discrepancies at Customer end (Dispatch & Invoicing related)
+ Logistics: Ensuring Freight expenses & Packaging expenses in line with monthly Targets, Monthly/Annual contracts for Transport & manpower service providers, Returnable packaging management, Logistic MIS submission
+ Stores - Responsible for end-to-end material flow within plant, Adequate with various tools like ABC analysis & time study for the optimization of resources like space, man, method etc.
+ Perpetual Inventory Audit compliance, Cycle count on monthly basis, Scrap accounting & disposal, Preparation of annual Budget for Stores, Driving cost reduction in physical flow (Packaging & consumables), Daily Shortage Preparation
+ Indirect Material (IDM): Spares & Consumables, Indent and monitoring.
+ Safety: Ensure Daily shopfloor management in line with Safety requirements - (SISCA, Material handling equipment's)
+ IATF: Ensuring the working standards in stores are as per IATF norms & as per customer requirements
**Essential Qualifications & Experience:**
+ University degree in engineering or technical discipline - Mech / Auto/ Prod.
+ Must have 4-6 years of Experience in SCM.
**Essential Competencies:**
+ Expert in Stores management
+ Strong manpower handling skill
+ Good Exposure to customer interface.
+ Strong communication skills
**Skills**
**Health and Safety**
Manages and applies safe systems of work with guidance (but not constant supervision). Equipment Utilization
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to optimize the utilization of production plant, equipment and materials.
**Logistics**
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to ensure that production plant, equipment and materials are moved and stored in the best way possible.
**Storage**
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to optimize the storage of equipment and other materials.
**Inventory Management**
Designs, implements and manages inventory control systems with guidance (but not constant supervision).
**Traffic and Vehicle Planning**
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to optimize the deployment and use of vehicles and other types of movable infrastructure.
**Workflow Management**
Works at an intermediate level to orient work in a workflow to plan, organize, and execute the steps it takes to achieve a goal to achieve higher efficiencies. Typically works with guidance.
**Data Collection and Analysis**
Works under guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyze data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.
HR Kadi (Temp)

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**About Us**
GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world's car manufacturers.
**Role purpose**
This role ensures that HR is equipped to effectively support manufacturing operations through strong execution, operational excellence, and strategic HR practices. They serve as a key point of contact for HR-related activities on the shop floor, ensuring smooth operations, compliance, and employee engagement. The role demands strong execution skills, attention to detail, and the ability to implement HR initiatives effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
**Key Responsibilities:**
**Recruitment & Onboarding**
+ Assist in the recruitment process, manage recruitment of direct labor and agency workers as per the requirements.
+ Conduct joining formalities and coordinate onboarding programs to ensure new hires are integrated smoothly to become productive swiftly.
**Time & Leave Administration**
+ Administer biometric attendance systems and resolve discrepancies.
+ Maintain leave records and ensure accurate payroll inputs.
**Contract labor & Compliance**
+ Support site admin in end-to-end contract labor management, including deployment, documentation, and coordination with contractors for recruitment.
+ Facilitate monthly statutory audits with compliance partners for all contractors.
+ Maintain up-to-date records of labor licenses, ESI, PF, and other statutory documents.
**Site Statutory Compliance**
+ Work closely with the compliance partner to schedule, facilitate monthly audits and share required documents and data for timely audit completion.
+ Track and close audit observations and non-conformities.
+ Ensure that the compliance partner is maintaining statutory registers and records as per applicable labor laws and digitize and archive compliance records for easy retrieval during audits.
+ Coordinate submission of returns and reports to statutory authorities as required.
**Customer, IATF, OHSAS, and Internal Audit**
+ Ensure all HR-related documentation (e.g., training records, statutory registers, contract labor files) is audit-ready.
+ Coordinate with internal teams and auditors during audits.
+ Provide evidence of compliance with HR processes, statutory norms, and employee welfare practices.
+ Implement and track corrective actions post-audit.
**HRIS and Data Management**
+ Maintain employee data and ensure accuracy for audits and reporting.
+ Maintain HRIS to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and foster a more engaged and productive workforce.
**Performance Management & Development**
+ Support supervisors in performance appraisal processes.
+ Facilitate training and development programs aligned with manufacturing needs.
+ Track training completion and effectiveness.
**Employee Relations & Engagement**
+ Address employee concerns promptly, ensuring a positive work environment.
+ Promote employee engagement initiatives to foster a culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement.
**Continuous Improvement**
+ Identify opportunities to improve HR processes within manufacturing operations.
+ Support lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects related to HR.
**Key Qualifications & Skills**
+ Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
+ **4-7 years of proven experience** as an HR Generalist in vendor-managed sites, Tier 2 supplier ecosystem, or plant HR admin setups.
+ Strong execution skills with the ability to implement plans effectively.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Knowledge of labor laws, health & safety regulations, and HR best practices.
+ Ability to handle multiple priorities.
+ Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office Suite.
**Languages Preferred:**
+ Gujarati + Hindi + English (bonus: exposure to Japanese customer etiquette)
**Core Competencies**
+ Calm under pressure, high integrity, respectful of hierarchy (important for Japanese client presence) and GKN site management.
+ Capable of handling multitasking without constant supervision.
+ Strong organizational and execution capabilities
+ Problem-solving attitude
+ Adaptability and resilience
+ Team collaboration
+ Attention to detail
+ Proactive approach to HR challenges.
GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.
Maintenance Supervisor Mechanical Focused (Kadi Gujarat)

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- Should have good knowledge & experience of maintenance of various CNC machines, SPMs, PLC controlled automated machines.
- Should have good knowledge of Mechanical assembly drawings, Hydraulic & pneumatic circuits.
- Should have basic knowledge of Electrical drawings, CNC & PLC controllers.
- Should have ability of root cause diagnosis of breakdown & guide the team for resolution of critical breakdowns.
- Should have good knowledge of predictive technics like GAT, Vibration analysis.
- Should have ability to lead the breakdown team, good communication among team & peer members of other departments.
**Responsibilities:**
- Will be responsible for achieving department KPIs & upkeep the plant machines for production.
- Will be responsible for work distribution in the breakdown team, root cause diagnosis for major breakdowns, CAPA.
- Will be responsible to attend various meetings related to Quality & Safety issues regarding equipment of the plant & resolution of all the abnormalities.
- Will be responsible to maintain critical spares in stock, readiness of available spare sub-assemblies.
- Will be responsible to lead in major breakdown resolution & should give on job training to subordinates.
- Will be responsible to drive the Kaizens with the team for Productivity, Quality & Safety improvement.
- Will be responsible to plan & execute the planned maintenance activities on Sundays / Holidays.
+ Maintenance and repairing of hydraulic system and power press
+ Maintenance and repairing of Pneumatic system
+ Spare management
+ Budget planning
+ KPI monitoring (MTTR ,MTBF & Machine Uptime)
+ Preventive maintenance planning & performing
+ Utility Maintenance (DG set, Compressor & Grease Pump)
+ Preparation and Managing of IATF 16949:2016 and VSA Documents
+ Kaizen & Poka-Yoke implementation
+ Breakdown attending and trouble shooting
+ Maintenance of Battery-operated Forklift, Hydraulic Scissor lift
+ Maintenance of Servo base press machine
+ Raise Purchase Requisition and maintain the stock of critical spare parts
+ Cost saving Projects & Process Improvement Projects
+ Root Cause analysis 5S
**Authorized for:**
- Shift allocation for Breakdown team
- Get quotations from suppliers for spares & service, Indenting.
- Certification of work carried out by contractor/ Service provider.
- Take decisions on planned maintenance activities planning & execution.
- Take External Service support from OEM & Service agency in case of critical breakdowns.
**Education:** Diploma / BTech in Mechanical.
**Experience:** 5- 6 Years.
GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.
Manufacturing Quality Engineer

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**Maintenance**
Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of quality standards within manufacturing processes. Ensure alignment with the requirements of the Driveline Excellence System.
**Process Design**
Ensure manufacturing processes and related documentation conforms to specified Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plan requirements.
**Quality Testing**
Develop and initiate methods, procedures, and embedded tests for inspection, testing, and evaluation of manufactured products. Maintain related documentation and records.
**Quality Testing Design**
Confirm that final inspection/EOL tests prevent non-conforming parts from leaving the plant and coordinate containment and firewall activities.
**Operational Compliance**
Perform manufacturing process audits to assess quality capability of the processes against established limits and specifications. Provide additional input for process control and initiate a reaction plan for characteristics that are either not statistically capable or are unstable.
**Quality Management System**
Carry out a range of quality management activities under the guidance of senior colleagues to contribute to the identification and evaluation of current policies and business processes that are in the scope of the quality management system (QMS) and to support the design, development, and documentation of new policies, procedures, and business processes.
**Improvement/Innovation**
Ensure relevant lessons learned are implemented and countermeasures are horizontally deployed as required.
**Document Preparation**
Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.
**Performance Management**
Undertake training when identified to improve business capability and allow for changes in technology and quality requirements. Instigate quality improvements in production area and strive for continuous improvement.
**Skills**
**Planning and Organizing**
Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives. **Policy and procedures**
Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on developing, monitoring, interpreting and understanding policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.
**Compliance Management**
Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on achieving full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations.
**Policy and Regulation**
Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on interpreting and applying knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise.
**Review and Reporting**
Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on reviewing and creating relevant, lucid and effective reports.
**Verbal Communication**
Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.
**Health and Safety**
Manages and applies safe systems of work without supervision and provides technical guidance when required.
**Risk Management**
Identifies, assesses, prioritizes and manages risks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required.
**Education**
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level
**Experience**
4-5 years minimum.
GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.
Plant Human Resources Manager
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- 10–15 years of HR experience.
- Strong knowledge of labor laws, statutory compliance, and industrial relations.
- Proven experience in union negotiations, settlements, and conflict resolution.
- Hands-on experience in plant-level HRBP activities.
- Ability to handle large workforce (staff, unionized employees, contract labor).
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Go-getter with the ability to work in a dynamic, challenging environment.
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We are hiring Authoriser - Retail asset operation - Kalol !!!
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We are hiring Authoriser - Retail asset Operation - Kalol !
This opportunity is exclusively for candidates, in line with our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.
Job Description-
•Product & Process Knowledge of Retail assets (Banking Software)
•Planning and Organizing Skills
•Communication and Team management skill
•Necessary MIS has to be maintained and published
Work Exp - Minimum 3 years’ work experience in a Banking Operation (Asset division).
Qualification : MBA / CA
Walking Drive : 10th & 11th Sep 2025
Contact Person : Meena Dave
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Head of Product Operations
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Job Title: Operations Head – Production
About the Company
Solberry Energy Pvt. Limited, a subsidiary of InSolare Energy Pvt. Limited, is scaling up. We’re installing an 800 MW Topcon line (Project Phase-I) to have a total capacity of 900 MW by Nov’2025. In Phase-II, we plan to ramp up further to reach a total of 1.7 GW installed capacity.
About the Role
The Operations Head – Production will be responsible for end-to-end management of solar module production operations, ensuring targets are met with high efficiency, low scrap, and strict adherence to safety and quality. This role demands strong leadership in managing multi-shift operations, optimizing throughput, and preparing the production team for capacity expansion.
Responsibilities
Production Management
- Lead day-to-day planning, scheduling and operations of solar module lines (stringers, layup, laminators, EL/IV testers, Hi-Pot testers, framing & packing lines).
- Achieve production targets in terms of throughput, yield, and cost efficiency.
- Ensure >95% OEE and maintain scrap/rejection rates below defined thresholds.
Process & Efficiency Optimization
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, and Kaizen practices across the shop floor.
- Monitor and improve cycle time, manpower productivity, and material utilization.
- Drive initiatives for automation and digitalization (MES, IoT dashboards).
Manpower & Shift Planning
- Manage and mentor a team of shift supervisors and operators (150+ workforce).
- Develop manpower deployment models for current capacity and Phase-2 expansion.
- Build skill matrices, conduct training, and promote a culture of accountability.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure strict compliance with cleanroom protocols (dust, humidity, temperature).
- Collaborate with Quality team to achieve first-pass yield and zero-defect delivery.
- Maintain documentation for audits (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS/ISO 45001, IEC standards).
Coordination & Leadership
- Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, SCM, and EHS teams for smooth line operations.
- Provide data-driven reports to Plant Head / President- Operations on production KPIs.
- Act as a key leader in Phase-2 expansion (to 1.7 GW), ensuring SOPs, line balancing, and workforce readiness.
Qualifications
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Production Engineering.
- 10–15 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in solar module preferred along with continuous/discrete manufacturing.
- Strong background in production planning, line balancing, and lean systems.
Required Skills
- Strong leadership & people management.
- Production planning & execution.
- Lean manufacturing & TPM practices.
- Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
- Data-driven mindset (ERP/MES systems).
- Focus on quality, safety, and compliance.
Pay range and compensation package
In line with the industry standards.
Head of Maintenance
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About the Company
Solberry Energy Pvt. Limited , a subsidiary of InSolare Energy Pvt. Limited , is scaling up. We’re installing an 800 MW Topcon line (Project Phase-I) to have a total capacity of 900 MW by Nov’2025. In Phase-II , we plan to ramp up further to reach a total of 1.7 GW installed capacity .
Role Overview
As our Head – Maintenance & Utilities , the incumbent will lead practical, on-the-ground installation & commissioning of new machines along with maintenance of both production equipment and utilities, ensuring >98% uptime, smooth commissioning of the new Topcon line, and an expansion-readied facility by 2026.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintenance Operations & Expansion Support
- Keep uptime of module line equipment—stringers, layup stations, laminators, framing, IV/EL testers, Hi-Pot, and the packing line and other associated equipment & services.
- Guide maintenance during commissioning of the 800 MW Topcon line; ensure seamless ramp-up to 1.7 GW capacity.
- Oversee plant utilities—HVAC, compressed air, vacuum systems, chillers, boilers, DG sets, ETP/STP—and their scalability as capacity grows.
2. Reliability & Continuous Improvement
- Use RCA to address breakdowns and deploy corrective actions.
- Introduce TPM tools and preventive maintenance schedules; drive performance toward ≥98% line uptime.
- Support automation and PLC/SCADA/MES upgrades, along with IoT-enabled condition monitoring.
- Work along with Head- operations to create a culture of continual improvement (Kaizen and 5S) to improve MTTR and MTBF.
- Train and build the team for autonomous maintenance.
3. Team & Vendor Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and technicians across electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation functions by driving TPM philosophy.
- Manage AMCs, coordinate vendors, and optimize spare-parts.
- Train team in safety, lean maintenance practices, and prepare them for the Topcon commissioning.
4. Safety & Compliance
- Ensure maintenance functions adhere to EHS norms, ISO standards, and cleanroom protocols.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation.
- Drive energy-efficiency initiatives and utility cost optimizations especially as capacity scales.
Qualifications & Experience
- B.E / B.Tech in Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering
- 15+ years of maintenance experience in industrial settings, including 5 years in managerial roles
- Familiarity with solar module production, preferably Topcon technology, or in adjacent sectors like glass, electronics, or automotive manufacturing using cleanroom or continuous processes
- Strong grasp of PLC/SCADA systems, utilities, and on-floor troubleshooting
Core Competencies
- Hands-on maintenance strategy and execution
- TPM & lean maintenance methodology
- Practical team management and vendor coordination
- Reliability indicators: uptime, MTBF, MTTR
- Safety, compliance, and audit readiness
- Adaptive: capable of handling current operations and expansion to 1.7 GW
Indicative Compensation
- CTC:- In line with industry standards