Factory Head

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Factory Head to lead our Furniture Manufacturing Facility in Manesar. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in wood and metal furniture, a passion for process optimization, and the ability to manage a diverse, multi-departmental workforce. This is a high-ownership, leadership role with end-to-end accountability for production, quality, safety, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities:

Factory Setup & Planning:

• Lead the setup and scale-up of factory infrastructure, teams, and operations.
• Establish core departments: Carpentry, Painting, Welding, Upholstery, Machinery Operations, Inventory, QC, Accounts, and Packaging.
• Daily Operations & Team Management:
• Oversee day-to-day plant activities to ensure timely and quality production.
• Recruit, train, and supervise department heads and workmen.
• Drive performance, ensure coordination across teams, and maintain discipline on the shop floor.

Production Management:

• Plan and schedule production to meet customer delivery deadlines.
• Monitor inventory, reduce wastage, and optimize resource utilization.
• Track KPIs for output, productivity, and downtime.

Quality & Safety Compliance:

• Ensure all finished products meet stringent quality benchmarks.
• Maintain a safe, accident-free work environment with proper SOPs and machinery handling practices.
• Perform regular floor inspections to identify and resolve issues proactively.

Maintenance & Cost Control:

• Plan preventive maintenance for machines and infrastructure.
• Monitor capital and operational expenses, and implement cost-saving strategies.

Reporting & Data Analysis:

• Generate daily/weekly production and efficiency reports.
• Analyze trends to identify improvement areas and report management insights.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering or equivalent technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles within wood and metal furniture manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in managing factory operations, workforce planning, and production scheduling.
• Proficiency in interpreting furniture design drawings, material planning, and machine handling (wood/metal).
• Familiarity with finishes, paint processes, upholstery, and modular joinery is a strong plus.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in managing labour-intensive teams.
• Quality-focused, safety-conscious, and results-driven attitude.

Key Skills:

Factory Management, Furniture Production, Wood & Metal Work, Team Leadership, Quality Control, Plant Setup, Manufacturing SOPs, Safety Standards, Upholstery, Carpentry, Welding Operations, Inventory Control, Manpower Handling

Job Benefits:

Health Insurance

Provident Fund (PF)

Opportunity to lead and shape a growing factory setup

Exposure to premium commercial and retail projects