Deputy Manager - Automation - Plant operations Lead
ChennaiFull-time3–10 yrsPosted 5 days ago
Mid-level mechanical and production role at Amara Raja Group in Chennai. Needs 3+ years and a B.Tech or B.E..
About the role
The Plant Operations Lead is responsible for overseeing daily plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production activities. This role leads production teams, drives operational excellence initiatives, ensures compliance with quality and safety standards, and supports continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
What you'll do
- Lead and supervise day-to-day plant operations to meet production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules
- Monitor production performance, downtime, efficiency, and resource utilization
- Coordinate with maintenance, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to ensure uninterrupted operations
- Ensure optimal machine utilization and production planning execution
- Drive adherence to SOPs, EHS, and company operational standards
What you need
- Six Sigma
- Lean manufacturing
- TPM
- Mechanical engineering
- Production planning
- ERP
Good to have
- Kaizen
- Safety management
- Performance management
- SOP writing