Assistant Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Operations & Planning

· Manage end-to-end forging operations, including billet preparation, die heating, press operation, and secondary CNC machining.

· Develop and execute daily/weekly production schedules to meet volume targets while minimizing material waste.

· Oversee preventive maintenance programs for forging presses, dies, and tooling equipment to reduce unplanned downtime.

2. Quality & Regulatory Compliance

· Guarantee that all forged implants and medical devices strictly comply with global regulatory requirements, including FDA guidelines and ISO 13485.

· Monitor product quality utilizing non-destructive testing (NDT), dimensional inspections, and metallurgical testing.

· Maintain flawless documentation, including device history records (DHR), material traceability logs, and non-conformance reports.

3. Process Optimization & Lean Manufacturing

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies like Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma to improve forging yield rates and cycle times.

· Analyse production data to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions for process variances.

· Optimize die-life and reduce raw material consumption.

4. Team Leadership & Safety

· Lead, train, and evaluate production supervisors, forge press operators, and machinists.

· Conduct regular performance reviews and upskill team members on new equipment and safety protocols.

· Foster a zero-incident safety culture, ensuring all operators comply with OSHA, EH&S, and PPE guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, or Metallurgical Engineering.

· Experience: with at least 3-5 years specifically in a metal forging environment (preferably for orthopedic implants or high-precision aerospace / medical components).

· Technical Skills:

o Deep understanding of hot and cold forging processes, die design, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

o Familiarity with CNC machining, polishing, and surface finishing of titanium and cobalt-chromium alloys.

o Strict adherence to Quality Management Systems (QMS) in medical device manufacturing.

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹900,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person