Production Manager

About The Sleep Company

The Sleep Company is one of India's fastest-growing D2C sleep and comfort brands, known for its proprietary SmartGRID technology used in mattresses, pillows, and seating products. As the company scales manufacturing to meet growing demand, we're looking for a hands-on Production Manager to lead shop-floor operations at our Bangalore facility.

Role Summary

The Production Manager will be responsible for end-to-end management of the manufacturing floor ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety norms are consistently met. This role requires a strong operational leader who can manage people, machines, and materials efficiently while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Execution - Plan and schedule daily/weekly/monthly production in line with sales and demand forecasts - Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machinery, and materials to meet output targets - Monitor production KPIs (output, downtime, wastage, efficiency) and take corrective action

Quality Control - Ensure adherence to quality standards (SOPs, SmartGRID/foam quality specs, stitching, finishing) at every stage of production - Coordinate with the QA/QC team to minimize rejections and rework - Drive root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for quality issues

Team & Shop Floor Management - Supervise line supervisors, machine operators, and workers across shifts - Allocate manpower efficiently and manage shift schedules - Train and upskill floor staff on processes, machine handling, and safety practices - Manage performance, discipline, and productivity of the production workforce

Machine & Process Management - Ensure machines (foam cutting, molding, stitching, packing lines, etc.) are running at optimal efficiency - Coordinate with the maintenance team for preventive maintenance and quick breakdown resolution - Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time and cost

Inventory & Material Coordination - Coordinate with stores/procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials (foam, fabric, components) - Minimize material wastage and ensure proper inventory control on the floor

Safety & Compliance - Enforce workplace safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment - Ensure compliance with statutory/labour regulations applicable to the manufacturing unit - Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards on the shop floor

Reporting - Prepare and present daily/weekly production reports, efficiency metrics, and downtime analysis to plant leadership - Maintain accurate production and quality documentation/records