Deputy Manager, Operations/Production

Requisition ID: 71149 \n\nAbout Whirlpool India\n\nWhirlpool of India Limited, headquartered in Gurugram, is a leading home appliances company dedicated to enhancing life at home and inspiring generations through its trusted brands. The company operates three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Faridabad, Pune \u0026 Puducherry, each reflecting Whirlpool\u2019s commitment to providing best-in-class consumer solutions. Further driving innovation, the company has a Technology \u0026 Engineering Center, where India\u0027s world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Whirlpool of India reported approximately INR 8110 Cr in annual revenue and employed 2193 people. More information is available at www.india.whirlpool.in\n\n## The team you will be a part of\n\nThe Operations/Production team plans, directs and monitors all production activities within an assigned area or unit to maximize the use of the organization\u0027s resources and meet established production specifications, schedules and quality standards. Liaise with functional or operational area managers to understand their current and future product needs and develop plans, cost estimates, and schedules for integrating these needs into existing manufacturing activities.\n\n## This role in summary\n\nTo ensure that the yield of Production line is in accordance with the required quality, cost and productivity\n\n## Your responsibilities will include\n\n * Responsible for the daily KPI\u2019s : delivery, LGT, OEE, scrap cost reduction, quality \u0026 productivity\n\n * Analyze and bridge gaps in production against capacity by identifying pain areas, preparing action plan and driving the change with CFT (Cross-Functional Team) on biweekly basis \n\n * Arrange weekly meetings with Production and PDC (Product Development Centre) teams for discussion on cycle-time improvement and new parts requirements in accordance with ECN (Engg. Change Notification) and ECR (Engg. Change Request)\n\n * Monitor the CAL A defects to ensure quality of products on the line\n\n * Maintain quality through adherence to parameters like scrap cost and CAL (Customer assurance Lab) A defects related to cabinet foaming\n\n * Monitor LGT related to CHU-In (Component hookup unit), OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and A defects.\n\n * WCM (Whirlpool Production System) implementation\n\n * Part of WCM pillar, work along with Pillar Lead.\n\n * Work along WCM route map to achieve WCM goals.\n\n * Drive Autonomous maintenance\n\n * Implement preventive maintenance or maintain machine-health and take up improvisation projects for reduction of scrap, power etc.\n\n * Measures to ensure effective manpower handling and engagement\n\n * Engage and align the workforce to the productivity objectives and targets\n\n * Managing skill matrix of the operators to ensure manpower optimization\n\n * Environment, Health, Safety and Quality Issues\n\n * Inform the concerned authority about the issue. Can resolve the issue after informing the department head and area supervisor. \n\n * Accountable for any complaints registered by subordinates regarding any issue and for any issues noticed by self. \n\n * Networking\n\n\n\n\n * Internal:\n\n\n| \n\n1\\. Coordinate with Supply Chain, Process engg., Maintenance, Quality and Design teams to expand the knowledge base and business support\n\n2\\. Coordinate with Quality team for parts management and issues in case of line shortage \n \n---|--- \n \n## Minimum requirements\n\nEDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS\n\n| \n\nB.Tech/B.E./ \n\n| \n\nAGE\n\n| \n\n23-27 years\n\n| \n\nEXP.\n\n| \n\n6-10 years of relevant experience () \n \n---|---|---|---|---|--- \n \nConnect with us and learn more about Whirlpool India.\n\nSee what it\u0027s like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.\n\nAt Whirlpool India, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool India is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.\n