Deputy Manager - Tractor PDI

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

As the Deputy Manager – Tractor PDI, you will oversee and manage the end-to-end pre-dispatch inspection operations within the tractor assembly department. This critical role involves supervising daily activities across multiple shifts to ensure seamless workflow and adherence to quality standards. You will be responsible for implementing and monitoring production schedules, maintaining compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Managing the pre-dispatch inspection process to ensure all tractors meet stringent quality benchmarks before shipment.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams such as production, quality assurance, and logistics to synchronize operations and optimize resource utilization.
• Leading and developing a skilled operations team by overseeing staffing, training, performance evaluations, and motivation initiatives to cultivate a high-performing and engaged workforce.
• Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health & Safety standards, including OHSAS 18001, by enforcing safety protocols and fostering a culture of safety awareness among all team members.
• Driving cost control measures while maintaining quality and productivity targets, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborating with business, sales, and engineering departments to align inspection protocols with evolving product specifications and customer requirements.
• Utilizing data-driven insights to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions proactively.
• Championing innovation and change management by introducing best practices and process improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability of the pre-dispatch inspection workflow.

This role plays a pivotal part in the overall manufacturing ecosystem, ensuring that only tractors meeting the highest standards are dispatched, thereby safeguarding the company's reputation and customer trust.

Preferred Industries

Education Qualification

The ideal candidate will hold a strong educational background in mechanical engineering or related technical disciplines, reflecting an ability to understand complex mechanical systems and manufacturing processes. Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
• Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical)
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical certification

A thorough technical education provides the foundation to effectively manage the nuances of tractor assembly and inspection activities. Additionally, candidates with further specialized training or certifications in quality management, operations excellence, or safety compliance will be considered favorably. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development is encouraged to keep pace with evolving manufacturing technologies and industry standards.

General Experience

Applicants should bring a solid professional background with 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations, preferably within the automotive or heavy machinery sectors. This experience should demonstrate progressive responsibility in supervising manufacturing or assembly line functions, familiarity with quality assurance processes, and hands-on involvement with performance management within an operations environment.

Experience in facility management, resource allocation, and production planning is essential to excel in this position. Candidates should showcase a track record of meeting strict production schedules while sustaining compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.

Prior exposure to leading cross-functional teams, managing multiple shifts, and driving operational efficiency initiatives will be highly valued. Familiarity with OHSAS 18001 standards and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies will facilitate effective leadership and execution within this role.

Critical Experience

Critical to success in this role is demonstrated expertise in the coordination and management of pre-dispatch inspection (PDI) processes within manufacturing or assembly operations. Candidates must have deep understanding and practical skills in:

• Leading complex inspection workflows to ensure product quality and compliance with technical specifications prior to dispatch.
• Implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and maximize throughput.
• Ensuring strict adherence to occupational health and safety regulations, including OHSAS 18001 or equivalent standards, fostering a proactive safety culture.
• Operational leadership involving scheduling optimization, resource planning, and performance management across multiple shifts or sites.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma approaches to increase efficiency and reduce costs without compromising quality.
• Strong stakeholder management skills cultivating effective collaboration with business units, engineering teams, and quality assurance functions.
• Data analysis proficiency for monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), troubleshooting operational issues, and making evidence-based decisions.

Moreover, candidates should exhibit leadership qualities aligned with strategic business orientation, customer focus, innovation, and leveraging human capital to build cohesive, adaptable teams poised for sustained operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

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System Generated Secondary Skills