- Manufacturing & Operational Excellence
Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations including Plastic Injection Molding, Vacuum Metallizing, Painting, Surface Coating, and Final Assembly.
Achieve and sustain world-class manufacturing performance through improvements in OEE, productivity, throughput, and capacity utilization.
Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, and automation initiatives.
Ensure adherence to production schedules and JIT deliveries to OEM customers.
Provide technical oversight on optical-grade plastic molding (PC, PMMA), tooling, mold maintenance, and process optimization.
Ensure robust process controls for metallizing, hard coating, painting, UV curing, and assembly operations.
Lead process validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement programs.
Support new product launches through APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and production readiness activities.
Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
Interface directly with OEMs and Tier-1 customers regarding quality, delivery, audits, escalations, and continuous improvement programs.
Lead customer complaint investigations utilizing 8D, Fishbone Analysis, Why-Why Analysis, and CAPA methodologies.
Drive a zero-defect manufacturing culture and improve customer quality metrics.
Lead multifunctional teams comprising Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, Supply Chain, and EHS.
Develop succession pipelines and strengthen organizational capability through coaching and mentoring.
- Deep expertise in Plastic Injection Molding (specifically optical/clear plastics) and mold maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of Surface Treatments (Vacuum Metallizing, painting, hard coating).
- Hands-on experience with automotive quality core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
