Senior Engineer Production

Location: Roorkee, India; Roorkee , India

Department: Production

Experience: 5-10

Skills: EHS, Excel, End to end Production Planning

• Analyze current production processes across dismantling, shredding, sorting, and material recovery lines to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies to improve operational performance.
• Develop and implement plans to improve overall production capacity and throughput of the recycling lines.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Track production KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, cycle time) and drive corrective actions.

• Conduct time and motion studies to determine optimal manpower deployment across workstations.
• Design and implement line balancing plans to minimize idle time and maximize output per shift.
• Prepare manpower planning and shift rosters in coordination with HR and shift supervisors.
• Cross-train workforce and standardize work instructions (SOPs) for flexibility across processes.

• Identify and implement productivity improvement projects with measurable output/cost benefits.
• Monitor energy consumption of machinery and utilities; identify and execute energy-saving initiatives.
• Analyze cost drivers in production (power, consumables, manpower, wastage) and drive cost-reduction plans.
• Prepare ROI/cost-benefit analysis for proposed process or equipment improvements.

• Ensure all production activities comply with EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) norms and e-waste handling regulations (e.g., E-Waste Management Rules, Pollution Control Board guidelines).
• Enforce use of PPE and safe operating procedures on the shop floor; conduct safety audits and toolbox talks.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards for segregated/recovered materials as per customer and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain documentation for statutory and certification audits (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, R2/e-Stewards where applicable).
• Coordinate with maintenance team for preventive maintenance to minimize breakdowns and ensure equipment reliability.

• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly production MIS reports for management review.
• Coordinate with planning, quality, maintenance, warehouse, and HR teams for smooth production flow.
• Participate in daily production review meetings and drive action closure.

• Strong knowledge of production planning, line balancing, and capacity optimization techniques.
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma tools.
• Working knowledge of EHS and environmental compliance requirements in a manufacturing/recycling setup.
• Analytical skills to interpret production and cost data for decision-making.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/production MIS tools; ERP exposure preferred.
• Strong leadership, team management, and cross-functional coordination skills.

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical
• 6–10 years of experience in production/manufacturing operations
• Certification in Lean/Six Sigma will be an added advantage.

• Production capacity utilization (%) and OEE
• Manpower productivity (output per man-hour)
• Energy consumption per unit of output
• Cost per ton/unit processed
• Safety incidents / near-miss closure rate
• Compliance audit scores (quality, safety, environmental)