General Manager - Projects

BE/ MSc/ Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical /Production Engineering

Job Related Experience:

8 to 10yrs and above

Position requirements:

Provide industrial strategy inputs to the cluster in full alignment with GSC-T(Global Supply Chain Transformation), LoB (Line of Business) and GSC India management team

Understand, contribute drive the Long Term Industrial Plans (LTIP) for the plants in the Cluster in close co-ordination with GSC-T and LoB

Identify, prepare and successfully drive the rebalancing program for the plants of Cluster i.e. localization, manufacturing transfer projects, regionalization etc.

Drive all the non-purchasing productivity for the plants of the Cluster; using levers such as localization, transfers, QVE, subcontracting etc.

Be a key contributor collaborator to challenge and drive the industrial performance of all plants within the cluster through effective project management, QVE and Localization projects

Manage a team of industrial cross functional leaders in project for New development projects, regionalization, feasibility studies etc.

Based in Bangalore but requried to travels to vendors, factories etc

Responsibilities :

Profile required :

Others (e.g. Attitude and Behavioral skills):

Developing a schedule for the project with clear Action Plans as per the requirement. Ensure supply chain set up in the system. Ensure manufacturing readiness of all departments. Planning conducting Pilot reviews / Pilots / Post Pilot reviews initial build. Handing over the product to Plant management after initial build.

Responsible of product quality and cost, industrial planning and capital expenditure (investments, expenses and engineering cost) from concept to mass production release

Build industrial scenarios according to SE industrial strategy and select the most efficient.

Estimates cost, capex, ROI and risk

Define the best manufacturing process and technology to be used for components fabrication, assembly process and control

Optimise supply chain process and purchases

Assess and select suppliers and manufacturing location from both internal and external sources

Leads industrial projects for productivity achievement for the plants

For OCP projects, work closely with design engineering, marketing departments to ensure the best manufacturability of a product

Optimise product cost, quality and ROI by proposing solution to rationalize or to optimise commercial offer (number or references)

Coordinates all industrial functions (tools, electronic, assembly, advanced quality and cost) and purchasing

Leads and coordinates industrialization resources, internal and external manufacturing plants as well as international resources, suppliers and subcontractors

Take a lead on Strategic projects and submit the feasibility study to management and execute the same based on management approval

Strong experience in project management in related industries. PMP certificate may be an added advantage

Experience of managing team of cross functional leaders in project management

Good knowledge of many industrialization field (assembly, tooling, manufacturing process, advanced quality, value analysis, lean manufacturing)

Good understanding of manufacturing processes. Exposure to mass production process is desirable. Must have knowledge of Jigs Fixtures.

Good knowledge in Purchasing and Finance functions

Experience in quality management system

6 sigma knowledge may be an added advantage

People management skills

Exposure to various experiences (different companies, different positions, international experience) are very much appreciated

Very good team player.

Very open minded, creative

Able to foresee problems raise alarm to management in case schedule is getting extended.

Able to articulate the problems across to team members.

Tactful, diplomatic

Self-motivated, Very dynamic, team leader

Result oriented, effective and efficient

Can withstand stress and high work load

Able to collaborate as well as to influence

Very analytic and able to take decisions

Very adaptive, keen on changing. Ready to accept project scope modifications