Job Description:

Production Manager – Job Description

Location: Navsari, Gujarat
Department: Production & Operations
Experience: 8–15 Years
Qualification: Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.

• Manage CNC Turning, VMC, HMC, CNC Grinding, Wire Cut, and Assembly operations.

• Monitor machine utilization, production efficiency, cycle time, setup time, and OEE.

• Coordinate with Purchase, Stores, Quality, and Maintenance teams for smooth production.

• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure products are manufactured as per engineering drawings, GD&T, and quality standards.

• Reduce rejection, rework, downtime, and manufacturing costs.

• Lead supervisors, engineers, operators, and helpers and manage manpower allocation.

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance to minimize machine downtime.

• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, PPE requirements, and workplace discipline.

• Prepare and review production reports, MIS, KPIs, and performance dashboards.

• Conduct regular production review meetings and present improvement plans to management.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of CNC Turning, VMC, HMC, CNC Grinding, and Wire Cut operations.

• Knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, and Mitsubishi controllers.

• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and process sheets.

• Knowledge of machining parameters, cutting tools, fixtures, and productivity improvement.

• Strong leadership, manpower management, and decision-making skills.

• Knowledge of Production Planning, OEE, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S.

• Proficiency in ERP, MIS reporting, and MS Excel.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience in CNC machining, machine tool manufacturing, precision engineering, or heavy engineering will be preferred.

Key Performance Indicators

• Production Target Achievement

• On-Time Delivery

• Machine Utilization & OEE

• Rejection & Rework Reduction

• Productivity Improvement

• Machine Downtime Reduction

• Cost Reduction

• Safety Compliance

• Employee Training & Retention