Section Manager

you’ll be our : Section Manager - Warehouse Management you’ll be based at : Ather Energy Factory, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra you’ll be Aligned with : Lead - Warehouse Operations (Auric) you’ll be A member of: Warehouse Management, Manufacturing Operations What will I be doing at Ather? 1. Managerial Scope: You’ll be responsible for one of the following warehouse sections: Vehicle Assembly Inbound Vehicle Assembly Line Feeding ACED & Paint Shop Warehouse Battery & Box-Build Assembly Warehouse 1.1 Section KPI Management Performance Review: Accountable for the section’s performance across 5S, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (SQDCM). Lead daily/weekly performance reviews to analyze variances and implement corrective actions. Alignment: Ensure section goals are cascaded down to every individual operator and technician. 1.2 Strategic Programs & Engagement Zone-Wise Scorecards: Implement and manage granular scorecards for different zones to ensure accountability at the micro-level. Competitions (R&R) & Gamification: Design and execute internal section competitions to boost morale and productivity. Formalize a "Zone Excellence" program to recognize high-performing teams and individuals. Continuous Improvement (CI) Culture: Facilitate "Kaizen" workshops and encourage a bottom-up approach to problem-solving using 8D or RCA format. SOP Readiness & Compliance: Develop comprehensive SOP and WI for respective sections operations. Ensure strict adherence through structured training and active supervision of task execution. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Effectively manage internal and external relationships across Key departments, including Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and HR, to ensure seamless operational alignmen t 1.3 Section Leadership & Process Governance Leadership: Lead by example by being hands-on in problem solving, coaching and demonstrating support to the team whenever required. 5S & Safety Governance: Set the 5S standards and rigorously drive 5S initiatives towards creating a world-class warehouse facility. Drive "Safety First" behavior by identifying near-misses and enforcing PPE compliance and ergonomic standards. Process Audits (LPA/Line Walk): LPA Checklist: Review L0 LPA adherence and conduct L1 LPA on a daily basis. Record all NCs (Non-Conformities) and escalate for corrective action. Line Walk Observations: Dedicate 15-20 minutes daily to look for abnormalities, capture them in the observation sheet, and drive closure. 2. Individual Scope: Operational Excellence 2.1 Workplace Beautification & Visual Management Workplace Beautification : Your mission is to curate a vibrant, clutter-free, and welcoming workspace by prioritizing continuous workplace beautification and visually appealing break areas. You will create an environment that inspires enthusiasm, comfort and motivation across your team. Visual Management & Control (Andon) : Maintain Warehouse Standards. Implement visual controls that tell the status of the section at a glance. Continuous Improvement: Benchmarking Of World class practices and metrics in same business and different businesses to unlock further improvement 2.2 Driving Productivity & Efficiency Process Optimization: Use Lean Manufacturing tools (Value Stream Mapping, SMED) to identify bottlenecks and improve throughput. Productivity through NVA Elimination: Actively identify NVAs and Re-engineer workflows to reduce waste, allowing for strategic headcount optimization through multi-skilling and automation. Asset & Space Utilization: To ensure maximum efficiency, we need to refine our physical footprint and implement best-in-class warehouse layout processes.The goal is to achieve our operational targets by utilizing all available floor space effectively 2.3 Proactive Risk mitigation and Data First Approach Proactive Risk Mitigation: Move from reactive "firefighting" to toward a more robust, proactive risk management strategy .anticipate process failures before they occur and plan for the mitigation plan. Problem Solving using Data: Transition from "gut-feel" to data-led decisions.Use "Data-First" performance reviews. Move away from subjective opinions to metrics & systematic problem solving approaches like RCA, 8D, Pareto, etc. Automation Projects (Good to have): Identify manual, repetitive, or critical tasks for digitization & automation. Industry 4.0/ AI (Good to have) : Harness the power of technology & AI for creative problem solving: AMR for feeding, space planning using forecasting models, Traffic mgmt. & Route optimisation of MHEs, AR/VR for training, RFID/ BLE for asset tracking, .. What kind of experience & skills do I need for this role? Min. 7+ Years of experience in warehouse function with good team management history Decent knowledge of SAP WM and hands on experience in using MIS tools Great interpersonal & communication skills Critical thinking and Problem solving skills Some attributes that you bring to this role? Providing Leadership and showing resilience under pressure Goal oriented and enjoy working with teams Optimistic and comfortable in embracing changes Structuring tasks well and exploring new avenues for improvement What should I have graduated in? Any B.E/B.Tech