Chief Manager - Production

Position Title

Chief Manager- Production (Power Cables)

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for overseeing the entire operations of the cable/ conductor manufacturing facility, ensuring efficient and safe production processes, maintaining product quality, and meeting organizational goals related to cost, output, and profitability.

The role also involves leading a large team, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

Operations Management:

• Oversee the daily manufacturing operations of Power cables.
•  Plan and execute production schedules to meet customer demands and ensure timely delivery.
• Optimize processes for cost efficiency, including raw material utilization, machine downtime, and labor costs.
• Implement best practices for continuous improvement in production, reducing waste, and improving overall productivity.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of production managers, engineers, supervisors, and operators.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and quality.
• Set clear performance goals, provide regular feedback, and develop the team through coaching and training.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM) and customer specifications.
• Implement and monitor quality control systems to ensure the highest levels of product quality.
• Drive root cause analysis for any quality issues and ensure corrective actions are taken.

Maintenance & Asset Management:

• Oversee the preventive and corrective maintenance of plant machinery and equipment.
• Ensure optimal uptime of machinery and production lines through effective asset management strategies.
• Manage spare parts inventory and liaise with vendors for timely procurement of machine parts.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE):

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations in the plant.
• Drive initiatives to reduce accidents and incidents in the workplace.
• Ensure a safe and compliant working environment in line with local and global standards.

Cost Management & Budgeting:

• Develop and manage the plant’s operational budget, ensuring cost controls and efficiency improvements.
• Work on cost-reduction strategies in energy consumption, material procurement, and process improvements.
• Monitor KPIs related to cost per unit, efficiency, and profitability.

Supply Chain & Vendor Management:

• Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure timely availability of raw materials (aluminium, steel core, etc.).
• Maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers for raw materials and equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock management to avoid production delays.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure the plant complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage audits and implement necessary corrective actions.

Project Management

• Lead new initiatives for capacity expansion, equipment upgrades, and process innovations.
• Oversee CAPEX projects related to the plant, ensuring timely execution within the allocated budget.

Stakeholder Management:

• Liaise with senior management and other departments (Sales, Finance, HR) to align plant operations with overall business goals.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, including customers, regulatory bodies, and local authorities.

Critical Success Factors - Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics, Polymer, or related field.) or equivalent.
• 15+ years of experience in managing plant operations with at least 3 years as production Head 
• Excellent understanding of production planning, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Experience in driving OEE to improve the efficacy and efficiency of products. 

Competencies

About Us

Sterlite Electric Limited (SEL) is a leading integrated power transmission developer and solutions provider globally, focused on addressing complex challenges in the sector by tackling the key constraints of time, space and capital.

We believe that electricity access transforms societies and delivers long-lasting social impact. Sterlite is uniquely positioned to solve the toughest challenges of clean energy delivery.

SEL is expanding horizons in the Power Transmission industry by developing an efficient, reliable and resilient transmission ecosystem. Our work impacts communities and businesses by enabling access to reliable, high-quality electricity. With power utilities facing increased pressure due to a rapidly growing population, increased demand and ageing infrastructure, there is an urgent need for augmentation and upgrades.

We help power utilities to tackle their network congestion challenges, by providing solutions that upgrade and uprate corridor intensity. Our strategic solutions through system design, application engineering, complete engineering procurement and construction as well as project management, commissioning and lifecycle services, ensure improved performance in the short and long-term.