Production Manager

We are looking for an experienced Manager Production to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensure achievement of production, quality, productivity, cost and safety objectives.

The ideal candidate should have strong shop-floor production management experience with exposure to Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, 5S and OEE improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations and achieve monthly/annual production targets.
• Optimize utilization of machines, manpower, materials and utilities.
• Monitor production schedules and minimize downtime, rejection and rework.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Stores and Planning teams.
• Drive productivity and process improvement through Lean, TPM, Kaizen and 5S.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Improve OEE and reduce cycle time.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, SOPs, ISO and customer specifications.
• Reduce process defects and customer complaints.
• Manage manpower planning, shift operations and shop-floor discipline.
• Train and develop supervisors, operators and technicians.
• Ensure implementation of EHS standards and promote a zero-accident culture.
• Prepare MIS reports covering production, efficiency, wastage and downtime.
• Coordinate with SCM, Purchase and Dispatch for smooth production flow.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 12+ years of manufacturing/production experience.
• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Metallurgical Engineering.
• Experience in Automotive, Auto Components, Tube Manufacturing, Steel Processing, Precision Engineering or Industrial Manufacturing preferred.
• Strong exposure to shop-floor management and production planning.
• Hands-on experience in OEE, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen and 5S.
• Strong manpower and shift management skills.
• Knowledge of quality systems, EHS and statutory manufacturing requirements.
• ERP/MIS knowledge preferred.