Automation Manager

Join us in building the next generation of smart manufacturing. We are looking for a technically strong Automation Head to lead plant automation projects, integrate robotics, vision systems, and advanced control technologies, and drive cycle time reduction, manpower optimization, and digitalization initiatives in a fast-growing plastic manufacturing environment.

Industry: Plastic Manufacturing (Injection Molding / Homeware )

Education Qualification:: BE Electronics

Experience : 10+years

We are looking for a dynamic and technically strong Automation Head to lead plant automation initiatives and act as a strategic interface between Production and the Plant Head. The role will focus on driving operational excellence through automation, process optimization, robotics integration, and smart manufacturing systems within a plastic manufacturing setup·

· Lead design, development, and commissioning of automation projects.

• Oversee an opportunity of automating an existing manual process focusing on cycle time reduction, manpower saving and process optimization.
• Design concept and cycle time study.
• Preparing ROI calculations, manpower and process study for new automation developments.

· Manage automation budgets, timelines, and vendor coordination.

• Define project budget and timeline
• Monitoring project budget and deadlines. Raising alarm / concern if there is variance.
• Identifying new vendor / supplier for developing low cost automation projects.
• Preparing data bank for future projects.

· Manage a team of automation engineers and technicians.

• Developing skill of team.
• Work distribution as per skill and complexity of work.
• Conflict management with other departments.

· Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and servo/motion control systems.

• Creating PLC & HMI program for new project.
• Debugging, modifying and editing exiting automation machine program to solve issues or process improvement.
• Training automation team PLC programming.

· Collaborate with production, maintenance, and process teams to optimize line performance.

• Reduction in breakdown maintenance time by practicing best practices.
• Plan PM schedule and reduce breakdown by effective PM.
• Making EOAT for new product and creating program.

· Oversee integration of robots, vision systems, and sensors into packaging equipment.

• Integration of robot with moulding machine and peripheral devices.
• Creating new program, following quick check SMED practices for set-up change.
• Automating manual operations by using vision systems, sensors and other equipment.

· Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Practicing safety in work.
• Good quality work and following world class quality standards
• ISO, IMS, QMS, Internal audits, customer audits etc.

· Drive continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives (e.g., OEE, SCADA, MES).

About US:

All Time Plastics Limited is located in Mumbai, the financial capital of India. Established as a trading company in year 1964, the company has over 50 years of experience in this industry. The Company today is the leading manufacturer and exporter for House-ware, Kitchenware, Bath-ware, Tableware, Children products, and Storage containers. With over 1000 employees associated, the company has established business relations with top international retail giants worldwide. All the products are designed through design partners, who deeply study the usability and utility of the product and ensure to meet company's quality standards and satisfy the customer needs. Raw material and color used for production of all our Products are 100% Food Grade and Complies with the norms of FDA and EFSA standards internationally. For more details please visit at www.alltimeplastics.com