About this role
Roles and Responsibility:
• Provide technical inputs for preparing business cases related to PVC, CPVC, and OPVC pipe manufacturing projects. • Define and develop technical specifications for extrusion lines and downstream equipment, including Belling Machines, CNC Lathes, Slotting Machines, and other ancillary systems. • Conduct technical evaluation, supplier assessment, and selection for machinery procurement in greenfield and brownfield projects. • Lead installation, commissioning, stabilization, and ramp-up of extrusion lines across locations, ensuring adherence to committed cost, quality, and timeline objectives in collaboration with OEMs, Procurement, Projects, and Plant teams. • Review formulations and monitor compounding processes for new project implementations. • Establish and optimize pipe production processes to achieve targeted throughput, efficiency, and product quality in coordination with OEMs and plant teams. • Provide technical support to PAN India manufacturing plants for operational excellence initiatives focused on: • Improving OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) • Increasing throughput • Reducing waste and rejections • Enhancing product quality and process reliability • Identify and drive cost optimization initiatives through Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE) methodologies, including plant trials, validation activities, and implementation through established change management processes such as MOC, PCN, and ECN. • Evaluate and implement modern extrusion technologies, automation solutions, and process innovations to improve productivity, quality, and operational performance. • Ensure compliance with ISO/IMS standards, quality systems, and safety requirements across project and operational activities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Successful execution of new projects within defined cost, quality, and timeline parameters. • Expansion and enhancement of PVC pipe manufacturing capacity across existing plants, new facilities, and subcontractor locations. • Implementation and realization of VA/VE projects across manufacturing locations. • Achievement of targeted improvements in OEE, throughput, quality, and cost efficiency. • Successful commissioning and stabilization of new extrusion lines.
Skills and Competencies
• Extensive knowledge of PVC, CPVC, and OPVC pipe extrusion processes. • Understanding of thermoplastic material behavior and compounding technologies. • Familiarity with ISO, ASTM, BIS, and other relevant quality standards for plastic piping systems. • Experience in Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects and cost optimization initiatives. • Leadership and team management skills with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration. • Knowledge of automation and emerging technologies in extrusion manufacturing. • Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. • Experience in project management and technical supplier evaluation.
• Strategic Thinking • Project Management • Operational Excellence • Continuous Improvement • Cost Optimization • Technical Leadership • Stakeholder Management • Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis Change Management