Assistant Manager Production

Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

Operations Group

Job Description:

Are you ready to join a team that’s driving the future of lubricants & beyond and setting new industry standards? Discover how our diverse and passionate people at Castrol are crafting the industry – and how you can be part of this journey.

We’re seeking talented experts who share our passion for innovation and excellence. Bring your unique perspective, collaborative spirit, and challenge our thinking as we continue to own the way in the lubricants market & build businesses beyond lubricants. This is your chance to learn, grow, and thrive in a dynamic and inclusive organization.

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Castrol is a global leader in lubricants and part of the bp Group, one of the world’s largest energy companies. In India, Castrol is a publicly listed company, leading in the Automotive, Industrial, and Marine lubricant sectors. With iconic brands, relentless innovation, strong customer relationships, and a team of highly motivated employees, we have maintained our market leadership in India for over a century. Our robust manufacturing and distribution network in India helps us reach consumers through more than 135,000 outlets.

At Castrol, success knows no bounds. We offer a fast-paced learning environment where you can develop your career, whether in specialized functions or on a general management track. Castrol India has a proud legacy of nurturing top talent for leadership roles, both locally and globally.

We are currently looking forAssistant Manager Manager - Productionbased at Silvassa and details mentioned:

Let me tell you about the role:

The key purpose of this position is to plan, organize and control production related activities in the shift to meet targets of production/service/quality at cost effective rates, while at the same time meeting the HSSE expectations and maintaining harmonious industrial relations in the plant. 

What you will deliver:

 Key Results/ Accountabilities expected from role : 

• Lead the shift team to deliver production volumes on schedule so that customer service targets are met.
• Convert monthly production plan into weekly/daily plan and schedule the same to achieve optimum utilization of resources and meet the delivery schedules 100 % in full on time.
• Own the process of production ensuring compliance to all systems and HSSE requirement.
• Drive the shift team to continuously improve upon its HSSE performance and achieve high standards expected from shop floor. Facilitate imbibing the HSSE culture in the plant
• Drive the shift team to continuously improve OEE’s and Productivity.
• Drive the shift team to ensure that the BCT of the blended products are as against the standard BCTs.
• Drive cost reduction through efficiency and productivity improvement in his shift to deliver better conversion costs year on year
• Monitor and implement planning schedules in a manner that dispatch accuracy targets of the plant are met
• Support the Quality initiatives, including sustaining ISO/ OHSAS certification and TQM, to deliver best in class performance from the shift team
• Play a key role in maintaining a high level of motivation in his shift and drive the development of shop floor personnel and managing shop floor discipline
• Prepare and distribute MIS reports viz. Stock Accounting, production v/s plan reporting, work permits, HSSE related data etc.

HSSE Accountabilities for this role : 
Support in HSSE, TQM, ISO 14001 & ISO 9001:2008 and OSHAS 18001 requirements.
Follow the HSSE requirements specified in OMS and contribute to the delivery of safe, compliant and reliable operations
Ensure contractors working at site comply to BP HSSE,WWC  & Engineering standards.
Complying to all legal and BP requirements 
 

What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications):

Educational Qualification / Certification: B.E/B.Tech. (Tier-1 college) - Preferably in Industrial Engineering, Chemical or Mechanical, PG Diploma in Management would be an added advantage. 

Knowledge / Experience: 

• Should have 3-5 years of experience in a FMCG industry.
•  Knowledge of blending and Filling operations will be an advantage. 
• Manufacturing & Engineering Knowledge. Exposure to process control in blending and packaging lines preferred. 
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Excellence ( TPM / WCM )
• Proven experience in driving productivity (OEE) and quality improvement. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Basic data analysis & formulae, working with pivot tables and creating macros)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power-point
• Knowledge of Statutory & Legal Compliance in Factories acts essential. Experience in handling Industrial Relations and working in a unionized environment.
• Proficiency in English and Hindi. Knowledge of Gujarati will be an advantage.

Required Competencies

• Performance Bias: Extremely pro-active to manage wide range of activities in complex non-routine context. Must demonstrate good time management, dealing with conflicting priorities and demands effectively. 
• Wise Decisions: Systematically breaks down complex problems to solve them. Must have good judgment and be able to make sound decisions under pressure. 
• Partnership and Teamwork:  Actively support Team activities and facilitates building team effectiveness between production and maintenance teams in the plant. Seeks out sources of knowledge and best practices for team development for building learning culture. Must demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Leadership:  Ability to lead teams even where there is no line authority. Must have demonstrated good influencing skills. Demonstrate significant personal autonomy and team leader authority in designated areas. Give specific coaching to others to assist their performance. 
• Business awareness- Demonstrates understanding of internal and external customer needs and exceeds expectations. 
• Creativity & Innovative: Should be open to new ideas and constantly strive to look for and adopt newer ways of doing things in a safe and efficient manner.

Legally Required Training and Accountabilities for this role : 

• Motor Vehicle Act
• Petroleum Rules
• Contract Labour Act
• Weights & Measures Act
• Factories Act
• Hazardous Waste Management Rules
• Manufacture Storage Import of Hazardous Chemical rules

Legally required training to be completed as per the Ethics and Compliance calendar and any other mandatory programs as would be assigned from time to time.

You will work with:

This role reports to Manager Production. 

Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of 80,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.

Castrol India Limited is the second largest lubricant company in India. We are part of the BP Group - one of the largest companies in the world. Castrol India Limited operates in the Automotive, Industrial and Marine Lubricant sectors and we are market leaders in most segments we choose to be present in. With strong brands, continuous innovation in everything we do, enduring relationships with all stakeholders and passionate and committed people, we have a market leadership position for almost a century in India.

Castrol India Limited is a Public Limited company and operating through four Regional Office and three Manufacturing Plants across India. India focus unit selling lubricants in all four regions and working with Castrol and BP brand. The business supplies products and services for both B2B and B2C business

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
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