Deputy Manager - Process

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.