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Production Manager

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Job Title: Production Manager


Department: Production
Experience: 8–12 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time


Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and optimize manufacturing operations while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing production teams, achieving operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and oversee daily production operations to achieve production targets.

  • Ensure adherence to quality standards, safety regulations, and company policies.

  • Optimize manpower, equipment utilization, and production schedules for maximum efficiency.

  • Monitor production KPIs such as productivity, OEE, rejection rates, downtime, and on-time delivery.

  • Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors and shop-floor teams.

  • Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Procurement, and Supply Chain departments to ensure smooth operations.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, or Six Sigma methodologies.

  • Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.

  • Ensure proper inventory control and minimize production losses and material wastage.

  • Prepare production reports, analyze performance metrics, and present operational updates to management.

  • Support new product introductions and process improvements.

  • Manage compliance with statutory, environmental, and safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.

  • 8–12 years of experience in production or manufacturing operations, with leadership responsibilities.

  • Strong understanding of production planning, process optimization, quality systems, and maintenance coordination.

  • Experience with ERP systems and production reporting tools.

  • Excellent leadership, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.

  • Effective people management and team-building skills.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and deliver results under pressure.

If you have a passion for operational excellence and leading high-performing manufacturing teams, we encourage you to apply.



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