Executive – PCR Technology (Stock preparation)

Apollo Tyres Ltd is an international tyre manufacturer and the leading tyre brand in India.

The company has multiple manufacturing 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 of branded, exclusive and multi-product outlets.

Job Title : Executive – PCR Technology (Stock preparation)

Chinna. Office Reports to (Position) : Department/Function : Purpose of the Job : Establishment of stock preparation process with new materials/equipment Establish new dies with different extrusion concepts Ensure stock preparation process to run with desired speed and within targeted rejection level Provide knowledge based support for trouble shooting and improvement. Major Responsibilities : · Prepare MSS/IPS/Setup parameters · Certification of Machines and process during trial and regular running. · Process proving of new equipment, process and materials. · Track process deviations and support corrective actions. · Disposition of non-conforming materials · Conduct shrinkage studies, monitor die and performer performance and other improvement studies at stock preparation. · Design preforms and flow channels for new material and profiles · Initiate process and equipment improvement activities. · 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. · Co-ordinate cycle time reduction projects · Provide training to team members · Support Integrated Management Systems activities in stock preparation process Knowledge (Technical / Functional). Knowledge of extrusion process and materials Knowledge of extruder equipment and tooling Knowledge of extrudate acceptance criteria and control parameters Knowledge of component acceptance criteria and control parameters Knowledge on process set up for extruders Trouble shooting for process difficulty Tuning of process parameters for smooth extrusion Skills : Leadership quality Communication and Presentation skills Analytical and planning skills Relevant Experience : 3-5 years’ experience in Tyre Industry Education Qualification(s) : B Tech Polymer Technologist / Mechanical Enginee