SR. EXECUTIVE - STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - HYDERABAD

A seasoned professional with 5 to 10 years of experience in fabrication shop operations, production planning, and process improvement is sought for this role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills to foster a safety-first culture, ensure quality compliance, and drive cost efficiency. This position requires managing daily production schedules, resolving operational breakdowns, and ensuring timely delivery of fabricated products. Experience in team development, policy implementation, and effective interdepartmental coordination is critical. Familiarity with SAP systems and lean manufacturing practices will be considered an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide strategic input for fabrication aligned with overall production goals.
- Plan and monitor monthly and daily fabrication schedules to meet deadlines.
- Collaborate with the planning team to ensure readiness of manpower, materials, and tools.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by implementing safety initiatives.
- Review Last Minute Risk Assessments (LMRA), conduct audits, and initiate corrective safety actions.
- Lead accident investigations and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Encourage reporting of near-miss incidents and enforce preventive measures.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and issue warnings when necessary.
- Approve fabrication process sheets and oversee shift-wise production performance.
- Track actual labor hours against budgeted hours and analyze any variances.
- Address production delays caused by equipment failures or material shortages promptly.
- Ensure audit readiness and compliance with relevant quality and safety standards.
- Monitor rework costs and implement initiatives to reduce them.
- Improve first-time acceptance rates and minimize product rejections.
- Identify underperforming team members and initiate appropriate training or corrective actions.
- Implement cost-saving measures and optimize resource utilization to enhance efficiency.

Required Qualifications

- 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in fabrication shop operations and production planning.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to drive safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
- Strong knowledge of production scheduling and process improvement techniques.
- Experience in team development and policy implementation.
- Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple departments.
- Familiarity with safety protocols, audits, and accident investigation procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

- Exposure to SAP systems for production and inventory management.
- Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a critical function within the fabrication process, contributing directly to operational excellence and organizational success. Candidates with a proactive approach to safety and quality, combined with strong planning and leadership capabilities, will thrive in this position.