Works Manager

Job Description:

The Works Manager in a tabular solutions manufacturing plant is responsible for overseeing
the entire manufacturing process, ensuring the efficient production of tabular products such
as Seamless Steel Tubes, Welded Tubes, Cold Formed Coupling Nuts, Fuel Injection Tubes
etc. This role involves managing production schedules, ensuring quality standards,
optimizing processes, and maintaining a safe working environment. The Works Manager
plays a crucial role in meeting customer demands, managing budgets, and driving continuous
improvement across the plant maintain smooth and cordial industrial Relations.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Production Oversight:
o Supervise and coordinate all manufacturing operations to ensure timely and
efficient production.
o Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer delivery
requirements.
o Ensure that production targets are met while maintaining high standards of
quality.
2. Team Management:
o Lead and manage a team of supervisors, engineers, operators, and other
production staff.
o Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team performance.
o Conduct regular performance evaluations and manage team dynamics
effectively.
o Maintain cordial employee relations and create performance culture,
3. Quality Assurance:
o Ensure that all tabular products meet the required specifications and quality
standards.
o Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to resolve any quality-related
issues.
o Implement quality control procedures and drive continuous improvement
initiatives.

4. Process Optimization:
o Identify and implement process improvements to enhance production
efficiency and reduce waste. (furnaces)
o Utilize lean manufacturing techniques and other industry best practices to
optimize operations.
o Monitor production processes and equipment performance, making
adjustments as needed.
5. Safety and Compliance:
o Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations
within the plant.
o Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions to address
potential hazards.
o Promote a safety-first culture among all employees and provide ongoing safety
training.
6. Budget Management:
o Manage the plant’s operating budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
o Monitor and control production costs, identifying opportunities for cost
savings.
o Prepare budget forecasts and provide regular financial reports to senior
management.

7. Inventory and Resource Management:
o Oversee inventory management to ensure the availability of raw materials and
components.
o Coordinate with procurement to manage supply chain and vendor relationships
effectively.
o Optimize resource utilization to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted
production.

8. Reporting and Documentation:
o Maintain accurate records of production data, including output, efficiency, and
quality metrics.
o Prepare and present regular reports on production performance, challenges,
and achievements.
o Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and compliant with industry standards.

Qualifications:
 Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering,
Metallurgist, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is advantageous.
 Experience:
o Minimum of 15 to 20 years of experience in a manufacturing environment,
ideally in the tabular solutions or similar industry.
o At least 10 years in a managerial role within a production environment.
 Certifications:
o Lean Six Sigma certification or similar process improvement certification is
highly desirable.
o Certification in industrial safety or manufacturing management is beneficial.
o IATF internal auditor / Lead Auditor