Manager- Capacity Planning (Chassis)

Job Description

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
• Build a resilient supply chain for the Automotive Division through Long term Capacity planning and mapping:
a) Capacity assessment & planning for existing supply chain parts based on 3 years LTP -Action Planning for Capacity Shortfall mitigation for ongoing & new projects - Knowledge of BIW, Sheet metal & Mechanism parts development & processes -Enabling capacity creation at supplier end to meet the requiremn through partnering with PD, SSU, CDMM, SCM, SQE & suppliers -Ensure kick-off part development with close monitoring till Capacity creation, SOP & Handover b) SSU / SCM / SQE vulnerable supplier alternatives c) New projects C/O parts capacity mapping (across Platforms cross commodities)
• Drive Short term Capacity Planning & supply chain challenges mitigation:
a. Identification of short-term challenges with Supply chain b. Capacity enhancement on current parts c. Quality related supplies issues (alternate sourcing / FTG corrections with current suppliers) d. Ensure kick-off part development with close monitoring till SOP
• Ensure Close Monitoring of high risk projects requiring sharp ramp up to meet business demands. Drive capacity augmentation, part availability with supply chain & SSU to ensure ramp-up
• De-risking supply chain - Identification of risk in supply chain, working along with SSU to identify alternate sources, Creating Capex budgets in line with the same, enabling VOBs & kick off capacity creation
• Drive Project Execution and adherence to Capacity Creation Project timelines :
a.Timely Vendor On Board (VOB) b.Parts development as per project milestones
• Digitization - Drive simplicity & efficiency through Digital Capacity Planning and monitoring (Implementation Capacity Planning tool)
• Devise & continuously improve processes to reduce NVAs, improve utilization of available resources & enhance customer satisfaction
• Actively collaborate with multiple stakeholders SSU Leadership, SCM, CDMM, PD, Strategic Vendors, Manufacturing to resolve/anticipate issues and ensure smooth operations
• Lead capability building of own team through onboarding right talent and grooming second line
• Identify and eliminate the capacity constraints as per volume demand using method study tools (Man-Machine charts, deciding the online offline strategy, low cost automation etc.).
Experience 10 to 12 years of experience Industry Preferred Automotive/Farm Qualifications B.E Mechanical/Automobile General Requirements Planning & Organising - Agile decision making & actions - Ability to drive team towards larger objectives - Assertive Communication - Strong Business Acumen - Aptitude for technology - Relationship & Stakeholder Management - Entrepreneurial spirit - Review & Control - Conflict management - Analytical skills - Role model for Ethics and Integrity
• Supply chain management understanding & exposure
• Exposure & knowledge of manufacturing processes, machines, utilities, material - Sheet Metal & Mechanism parts especially
• Commercial acumen,
• Capacity assesment techniques
• Problem solving techniques
• Root cause analysis
• Product development through APQP, M&M requirements, MPDS process.
• Conducting PTR, PPAP, MSA, SPC at Supplier place
• Responsible for Development, Delivery & Quality of Sheet metal, Mechiansm, Stamping (hot & Cold) parts, stamping tooling etc through the development phase and till capacity creation & handover
• Vendor assessment for capacity & development times
• Assesment of Shared & Dedicated capacity across supplier base
• Arriving the Establishing FTG (Facilities, Tooling & Gauges) at supplier process to ensure products are delivered in line to TCP parameteres
• Knowledge on Dimensional management and Stake up analysis to meet the Vehicle Build objective of project in terms of Product quality and Vehicle level fit & finish.
• Identify and eliminate the capacity constraints as per volume demand using method study tools (Man-Machine charts, deciding the online offline strategy, low cost automation etc.).
Job Segment: Automotive ,

Keyskills :
low cost automationenvironmental impact assessmentcontinuous improvement facilitationrole model