Manager (Precision Molding)

Major roles & esponsibilities

A. Production & Process Management

• Plan, schedule and ensure achievement of daily/weekly production targets for moulded components.

• Set and maintain process standards (cycle time, machine parameters, SOPs) and lead SMED/OEE improvement.

• Execute and lead mold trials, ramp-up and industrialization for new parts.

• Ensure shift handovers, line balancing and skills allocation for consistent output.

B. Quality & Customer Assurance

• Implement and maintain APQP / PPAP deliverables for new and changed parts.

• Drive First-Pass Yield, control plan adherence, PFMEA updates and corrective action systems for customer complaints and internal defects.

• Work with QA for dimensional control, testing and inspection routings.

C. Tooling & Maintenance

• Own tooling health: preventive maintenance schedule, spare parts planning, mold repair/ refurbishment coordination with tool room and external mold makers.

• Minimize mold downtime and ensure Molds meet tolerance & life targets.

D. Cost, Materials & Inventory Control

• Drive material usage optimization, scrap reduction and rework minimization.

• Manage resin consumption, regrind policy, and coordinate with Purchase on material quality & cost.

• Control tooling & consumables inventory for molding operations.

E. People Leadership & Safety

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 5 direct reports and broader shop-floor staff; run daily Gemba, trainings and performance reviews.

• Ensure 5S, workplace safety, and compliance to EHS norms in the molding area.

F. Continuous Improvement & New Product Development (NPD)

• Lead Kaizen, problem solving (8D/Root cause) and lean initiatives in molding area.

• Support R&D/Design for Manufacturability (DFM/DFMEA) reviews and provide manufacturability feedback during product design.

G. External & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as the focal point for tooling vendors, mold makers, and process equipment suppliers.

• Coordinate with Plant Head, Production, QA, Tool Room, Purchase, Logistics, and Engineering for seamless operations.

Competencies & soft skills

•  Strong leadership and people-management skills; ability to coach and hold teams accountable.

• Analytical problem-solving (8D, RCA) and data-driven decision making.

• Effective communication with internal teams and external customers/suppliers.

• Prioritization under pressure, planning & organization.

• Commercial awareness for cost reduction and value engineering.

Working conditions & expectations

• Shop-floor (manufacturing) environment with occasional exposure to noise, heat and shift work.

• On-call for production/mold emergencies and customer audits.

• Frequent coordination meetings with cross-functional teams and vendors.