Job Description

Position Description

Business Division: CSM AgChem

Department: Operations

Location: Jambusar/Panoli

Position Title: Operations Excellence Site Representative

Level: Junior/Middle Management

Reporting To: Lead Operations Excellence

Position Purpose

The Operations Excellence Site Representative is responsible for driving & executing Operation Excellence activities to improve operations and business processes at assigned site. The role is also responsible to implement strategic models to transform current business process and create a continuous improvement culture in the organization.

Strategic Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities

• Monitor and implement Operational Excellence systems / projects in DMTs and AMTs to improve productivity
• Identify opportunities to increase operational efficiency (workflow, systems, material usage, cost) and report to leadership
• Identify areas of obstruction / breakdowns in the given OE plan to plants and rectify the issues by implementing trouble shooting tools, SPC tools etc.
• Coordinate formation and working of Focused Improvement Teams as per need and ensure their success is monitored on regular basis
• Implement systems on site for Operational Excellence based on established practices and standards for the organization
• Collaborate with production and quality departments at the site and initiate sustainability focused process improvements to exceed customer expectations
• Drive site specific activities related to, but not restricted to:

o Autonomous Maintenance Teams and Daily Management Teams

o Continuous Improvement Process

o Constitute Focused Improvement Teams and monitor their performance

o Assess the process being followed in all DMTs and AMTs

o Ensure predictive & preventive maintenance schedules for critical equipment's to increase machine uptime & equipment reliability

o Develop alternate approach for improvements in productivity parameters in plant i.e. - why-why analysis, SPL, Abnormalities studies, KPOV study etc. for improving operation efficiency

• Perform benchmarking studies and implement best practices in all functional areas
• Perform day to day administration of OE functions
• Ensure planning and execution of new business process initiative
• Provide technical support to other functions on Operational Excellence processes
• Maintain operations excellence budget; establish timelines; provide support to management team
• Track financial performance and reports on quantifiable goals and objectives
• Ensure achievement of cost saving initiatives to achieve targeted savings in time frame
• Manage the administrative requirements of record keeping, research, calendar management, and institutional reporting to funders

Financial Responsibilities

People Responsibilities

• Ensure safety & high productivity at the workplace
• Facilitate initiatives for training need identification and building requisite skills & competencies through systematic training & skill-upgradation initiatives for the team
• Actively drive, in conjunction with the Senior Management Team, the performance management process of the team
• Recognize & reward excellent performers & affirm key contributions of employees toward the achievement of goals & objectives of the team
• Inspire & motivate employees through demonstrated commitment to PI's values, vision & mission and active participation in various team engagement activities

Education Qualification

BE - Chemistry or Mechanical/ or any discipline

Work Experience

10 - 15 years, out of which 6 - 8 years should be in capacity as Lead taking care of Operational Excellence activities

Industry to be Hired from

Pharmaceuticals/ Agrochemicals/ Consultancy Services

Functional Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to execute Operational Excellence initiatives across the organization
• Ability to plan, execute and ensure that OE targets are rolled out in the organization as per management expectations
• Ability to train people on Operation Excellence across levels from Junior to Senior Level
• Ability to present the findings in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to understand technical issues related to chemical plant and provide productivity enhancement solutions
• Good command over productivity/Process improvement tools and execute the same in OE activities
• Good command on tools like 5S, TPM, WCM, Fish Bone analysis, PERT, etc.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, TQM, Minitab, SPC tools desirable

Interaction Complexity and Team Work

Interaction

Frequency

Purpose of Interaction

Internal:

Head Operations, Site Head

As required

Discuss operational excellence initiatives and benchmarks