SKIPPER LIMITED
Website:
skipperlimited.com
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Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and result-oriented Head – Fabrication (Poles) to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations of pole fabrication, welding, assembly, and dispatch activities. The incumbent will be responsible for driving production excellence, productivity improvement, quality compliance, cost optimization, safety performance, and operational efficiency while ensuring timely delivery of customer requirements.
The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in heavy fabrication, structural steel manufacturing, welding operations, plate processing, resource planning, and lean manufacturing practices. Experience in managing large fabrication facilities with exposure to CNC plasma cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, press brakes, shot blasting, welding, and assembly operations will be highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Operations
- Lead complete fabrication operations for steel poles and related structures.
- Ensure achievement of daily, monthly, and annual production targets.
- Drive Plan vs. Actual reviews and implement corrective actions.
- Manage fabrication, welding, assembly, finishing, and dispatch operations.
- Optimize utilization of manpower, machines, materials, and methods.
Production Planning & Resource Management
- Prepare capacity plans aligned with business demand forecasts.
- Conduct manpower planning and deployment based on production requirements.
- Ensure effective utilization of fabrication equipment and shop-floor resources.
- Monitor consumable usage and implement cost-control initiatives.
Fabrication & Welding Excellence
- Oversee fabrication processes including:
- CNC Plasma Cutting
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting
- Press Brake Operations
- Shearing
- Welding & Assembly
- Shot Blasting
- Ensure adherence to approved welding procedures, quality standards, and process controls.
- Drive cycle-time reduction and throughput improvements.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, TPM, 5S, and productivity enhancement initiatives.
- Identify bottlenecks and implement process optimization projects.
- Establish systems for rework analysis, root-cause investigation, and corrective actions.
- Develop a culture of operational excellence and zero-defect manufacturing.
Quality Management
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.
- Minimize rejection, rework, and quality-related losses.
- Lead process audits and implement robust quality controls.
- Track key quality KPIs and drive continuous improvements.
EHS & Compliance
- Ensure strict compliance with safety, health, and environmental requirements.
- Promote a zero-accident safety culture.
- Monitor machine and crane inspection systems, preventive maintenance practices, and statutory compliance.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop production, quality, maintenance, and planning teams.
- Build high-performance teams through coaching, mentoring, and skill development.
- Establish accountability and performance management systems across functions.
Financial & Business Performance
- Work closely with Finance and Business teams to achieve budgeted operational targets.
- Drive cost reduction through productivity improvement, waste elimination, and efficient resource utilization.
Manage operational expenditure and support capex planning for capacity enhancement.
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