Job Description

Department: SMRT IPL - Assembly center
Reports To: Head - Production, OPEX & Warehouse
Location: Assembly Center, Dapodi, Pune
Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure safe working practices and compliance with EHS guidelines. Identify and report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions in the system. Promote safety awareness and tool-box talks among operators Ensure timely closure of safety actions and corrective measures. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on: + Assembly hour reduction
+ Cost optimization
+ Productivity improvement
+ Waste elimination
Track and report improvement ideas, Kaizens, and E-Kaizens. Lead & Participate in Gemba walks and improvement workshops. Ensure First-Time-Right (FTR) assembly and reduction of rework and defects. Analyze defects per unit (DPU), customer complaints. Support standardization and best practice implementation across models. Support digital SOP creation, updates, and implementation. Support training, skill enhancement, and cross-functional collaboration. Plan and allocate manpower for WIP units as per the production schedule. Ensure assembly of Crushing, Screening & Mining equipment as per approved BOM, MO, drawings, and SOPs. Monitor daily production progress, cycle time and adherence to targets. Ensure completion of all loose parts and sub-assemblies along with machine completion. Coordinate MHE (EOT cranes, forklifts) for shifting, loading, and assembly activities. Handle in-house rework, ECN implementation, and long-storage inspections. Conduct initial investigation of assembly issues using drawings, BOM, MO, and SOPs. Coordinate with PDC, Engineering, Quality, and CFT teams for issue resolution. Ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements. Monitor audit points, inspection findings, and corrective actions. Follow up with Warehouse for material availability and shortages. Ensure correct issuance and consumption of materials as per picklists. Arrange tools, tackles, fixtures, and consumables; raise PRs as required. Coordinate with indirect suppliers for tools, fixtures, and improvement solutions. Ensure daily reporting of production hours and progress in ERP. Track MO status, shortages, and deviations in the system. Guide, train, and motivate operators and technicians. Monitor attendance, skill levels, and performance of team members. Coordinate with Maintenance, Warehouse, Painting, Quality, Sales, and Service teams.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Safety incidents and near misses Kaizen implementation count Production plan adherence Assembly hours vs. target First-Time-Right (FTR %) Defects per unit (DPU) Customer complaint reduction Cost savings through OPEX initiatives

Qualifications & ExperienceDiploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering 6-10 years of experience in assembly of heavy equipment (Crushing & Screening preferred) Strong understanding of assembly processes, drawings, BOMs, and quality standards

Key Skills & CompetenciesSafety-first mindset Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, OPEX, and Continuous Improvement Hands on problem solving and root cause analysis Strong production planning and execution skills Leadership and team management capability Good coordination and communication skills * ERP / Digital reporting exposure