Executive - Plant Technology at Apollo Tyres Limited

Apollo Tyres Ltd is an international tyremanufacturer and the leading tyre brand in India. The company has multiplemanufacturing units in India and a unit each in The Netherlands and Hungary.The company markets its products under its two global brands – Apollo and Vredestein,and its products are available in over 100 countries through a vast network ofbranded, exclusive and multi-product outlets.

Job Title: Executive - Plant Technology
Location: Chennai Office
Reports to (Position):
Department/Function: Plant Technology

Purpose of the Job: Responsible for taking trial in building to establishment of existing product to improved features and performance. Taking trial in building to establish new Product Monitoring the performance of Pilot run SKUs and release QR4 Provide knowledge-based support for trouble shooting and improvement

Major Responsibilities: 

• End to end follow up of prototype tyres, component availability.
• Monitoring performance and initiation of corrective actions of pilot SKUs
• Support to Tyre Engineers in completion of new product process proving
• Completion of VAVE projects
• Initiate yield improvement projects
• Process proving of new Product.
• Disposition of components after trial.
• Conduct improvement studies and trials.
• Shop floor coordination and preparation of reports of product/process/ material trials.
• Provide knowledge-based support to BU for trouble shooting, efficiency improvement, scrap/waste reduction, etc.

Knowledge (Technical / Functional):

•  Knowledge of Tyre-building Process Knowledge of Machine capabilities and its function.
• Troubleshooting of process difficulties.

Skills:

• Leadership quality Communication and Presentation skills
• Analytical and planning skills
• Decision making skills Inclination towards analysis and experimentation.
  

Relevant Experience: 2-6 Years

Education Qualification(s): B.Tech in Mechanical Engg./Polymer/Rubber technology