Orbia - Head - Engineering Operations - Wavin

Head - Engineering Operations

Summary:

- Incumbent will be leading operations with primary responsibility for supervising installation & commissioning of projects at various locations in India together with delivery of project quality to required performance.

- Experience required: Extensive experience of leading Installation & Commissioning of Mechanical/Electrical projects in Agri processing /Food manufacturing industry, including operation & maintenance.

- Skills: Combination of engineering, installation, maintenance and leadership skills for timely completion of projects.

Detailed job description:

Installation & Commissioning/Operation & Maintenance:

- Supervise team of Installation and Commissioning (I&C), Operation & Maintenance (O&M).

- Design maintenance schedule during the warranty and out-of-warranty period.

- Develop SOPs to ensure quality & efficiency in I&C and O&M.

- Build training modules to impart training to the internal team / customers.

- Set up customer redressal systems [customer service department].

Quality Assurance/Quality Control:

- Create and implement quality management plans specific to agri-machinery products.

- Be accountable for quality assurance activities & ensure compliance with industry standards.

- Coordinate with manufacturing & service teams to address/resolve quality issues.

Contract manufacturing & Vendor development:

- Lead sourcing team for vendor development and management of contract manufacturers.

- Lead & direct identification & development of contract manufacturers [fabrication vendors], basis identified parameters and quality benchmarks, for equipment manufacturing.

Work in close collaboration with vendors to:

- Achieve manufacturing and delivery lead times and reduce Time-to-Market.

- Optimize design and cost, including cost of outsourced components.

- Improvise product quality and efficiency.

- Manage vendors' relationships to evolve them as long-term strategic partners.

Qualification:

- Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech/M.Tech).

- Management qualification/certification would be an added advantage.

Experience:

- 15+ years of strong experience in Operations Management including installation & commissioning, operation & maintenance, quality management, project management, sourcing and contract manufacturing.

- Added advantage if the candidate is exhibits Design Thinking & First Principle thinking.

Skills:

- Technical skills: Batch Process engineering [Agri/Food processing is an advantage], Material movement, Blending (Reaction), Pressure testing, Drying, Cooling.

- Leadership skills: Ability to lead multi-disciplinary team.

- Commercial skills: Ability to negotiate and optimize cost with vendors.

- Behavioral skills: Problem-Solving, Make-it-Happen approach, Project Management.

- Role involves reasonable traveling to customer sites for installation & commissioning.

About the Company: Novogen

Join the Revolution: Transforming Food Safety & Global Well-being

Our purpose: Orbia Ventures [Orbia Group] and D-Technology Private Ltd has collaborated to enhance food sustainability by developing agri-food technologies. We're tackling pressing issues in the food industry while prioritizing food safety, health, and climate change. Orbia [Boston, USA] is a conglomerate touching lives across 40+ countries with over 22,000 employees.

It is recognized by Fortune magazine and Forbes, as one of the best place to work. Technology, an Indian R&D Company, is in to developing innovative technologies & solutions related to food products & processes. Our value proposition: If you're purpose-driven person seeking to make a difference in the world with your experience, we have the right opportunity for you. Step into the heart of innovation with our forward-thinking organization.