Operations Excellence Site Representative

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:
Autonomous Maintenance Teams and Daily Management Teams
Continuous Improvement Process
Constitute Focused Improvement Teams and monitor their performance
Assess the process being followed in all DMTs and AMTs
Ensure predictive & preventive maintenance schedules for critical equipment’s to increase machine uptime & equipment reliability
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

Work arrangement
No