Assistant Manager - Utility, Nagpur Plant Job in Ceat Ltd

Key Purpose of the Job (Position Summary)

The position is responsible for effectively managing the operations of Utilities at the Plant within the given cost and efficiency parameters. Additionally, position is responsible for participating in expansion projects.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Adherence to maintenance schedule and maintenance budget
• Plant reliability index (machine availability)
• % Reduction in repetitive breakdown occurrences for utilities (Hours and Instances)
• Reduction in Conversion cost through cost reduction for all utilities (Fuel, R&M, S&S, Major Repair, Water)
• Reduction in accidents and closure of unsafe conditions
• Improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, HIRA etc.)
• Training Man days with focus on capability building (For Contract Staff)
• Adherence to Statutory and Legal Compliance

Functions And Responsibilities

Operational

• Coordinate with the Head utilities to plan for efficient maintenance and working of all utility services
• Plan maintenance schedule (Preventive and Predictive) for utility services in consultation with the Preventive maintenance head
• Ensure supply and distribution of all utilities (e.g. electricity, water, fuel, air) as per requirements of the operations team
• Ensure availability and maintenance of general utilities like waste water management, effluent treatment, etc.
• Allocate work to associates and Contract workmen as per requirement and skills
• Arrange for necessary tools and consumables for the team as per requirement
• Conduct regular shop floor visits to ensure smooth flow of work
• Take necessary actions and measures to rectify breakdowns with minimum TAT
• Inspect and certify the work done through contractors like piping and fittings, repairs, new equipment and machineries prior to acceptance
• Provide for necessary work permit clearance after checking the requirement of the job
• Attend and participate in daily meetings

Cost Management

• Undertake cost saving projects to implement innovative ideas and do a cost benefit analysis
• Reduce maintenance costs and inventory cost by initiating cost saving techniques and efficient execution by the team
• Monitor the utility scrap and implement measures to reduce cure tyre scrap (scrap due to utility failure)

Environment, Health & Safety

• Ensure all operations and maintenance activities are carried out in complete adherence of the safety, health and environmental policies and procedures for the Plant so as to achieve zero accidents
• Ensure the upkeep of all the equipment such as Boilers, Fire safety systems and Pumps as per the safety standards
• Ensure that the Quality Control measures are implemented as per the guidelines from Quality department and make constant efforts to improve Utility rating
• Ensure contract employees working on jobs are trained on machine and equipment to ensure sensitization to the correct methods of handling the same
• Imbibe a safety culture and an appreciation for health and environment issues in the team

Statutory, Legal and regulatory compliance

• Ensure that the policies established by State law and local board policy in the area of energy conservation
• Conduct energy usage audits on regular basis to ensure compliance with energy policies
• Obtain the necessary licenses and certification periodically by coordinating with the concerned authorities for DG operations, Boilers, STP etc. and the Head utilities
• Liaise with various government and regulatory bodies to ensure fulfillment and compliance of the requirements and ensure relevant certificates are received / made available as required.

Documentation, MIS & Analysis

• Conduct YY analysis for breakdowns and prepare reports (Utility equipment failures)
• Prepare work permits and related documents for maintenance activities
• Analyse utility preference parameters Consumption & Quality
• Conduct analysis of deviations in utility preference parameters
• Prepare monthly MIS reports for utilities
• Prepare energy consumption reports

Team & Relationship Management

• Guide and manage the team to ensure the departments objectives are met
• Ensure that utilities team is adequately trained and proactively work with HR at capability enhancement of team
• Provide on the job training to associates and contract employees
• Oversee the vendor employees, monitor SLAs and ensure workplace discipline
• Conduct effective performance appraisals for the team and provide regular feedback
• Motivate, counsel and coach employees to ensure a conducive working environment

Improvement Projects

• Work on improvement projects such as QIP, Kaizen , HIRA analysis, SPARSH and 5S
• Provide guidance and supervision for Zero failure program
• Work on special initiatives for cost reduction and life and quality improvement

Education and Experience Required

Education:

Diploma / B.E./B.Tech

(Mechanical BOE Certified (In case, responsible for Boiler operations)

Experience:

Assistant Manager

Diploma - 5 + years/B.E. 1 + years