Factory Manager

Objective:

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Control

• Plan daily and weekly production schedules as per sales and dispatch requirements.
  
• Monitor each production stage — foam cutting, quilting, assembly, tape edging, packaging — to ensure smooth workflow.
  
• Coordinate with the planning and sales team for order prioritization.
  
• Ensure optimal use of manpower and machines to achieve production targets.
  

2. Quality Management

• Maintain strict quality standards at every stage of production.
  
• Ensure adherence to mattress specifications (size, firmness, density, stitching, packaging).
  
• Collaborate with the QC team to reduce rework and product returns.
  
• Implement in-process inspection and final inspection systems.
  

3. Raw Material & Inventory Control

• Monitor stock levels of foam, fabric, spring units, adhesives, and packing materials.
  
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials without overstocking.
  
• Coordinate with purchase and warehouse teams for material planning.
  
• Control wastage and monitor material consumption ratios.
  

4. Machinery & Maintenance

• Supervise maintenance of machinery such as foam cutting machines, quilting machines, tape edge machines, and spring coilers.
  
• Schedule preventive maintenance to reduce breakdowns and downtime.
  
• Ensure safe operation and upkeep of all production equipment.
  

5. Workforce Management

• Supervise production supervisors, operators, helpers, and quality staff.
  
• Manage shift planning and labor deployment efficiently.
  
• Train and motivate staff for higher productivity and skill improvement.
  
• Maintain discipline and safety culture across the shop floor.
  

6. Safety & Compliance

• Enforce factory safety norms and use of PPE (gloves, masks, etc.).
  
• Maintain clean and organized production areas (5S implementation).
  
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, pollution norms, and factory act regulations.
  
• Conduct safety drills and maintain first-aid readiness.
  

7. Cost & Efficiency Management

• Monitor production costs and work towards reducing wastage, overtime, and rejections.
  
• Improve process efficiency through layout optimization and automation initiatives.
  
• Track daily production output, yield, and scrap reports.
  

8. Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with the logistics, sales, and dispatch teams to ensure timely deliveries.
  
• Submit daily production, material usage, and machine utilization reports to management.
  
• Participate in management review meetings for operational updates and improvement plans.
  

9. Product & Process Development

• Work with R&D and design teams for new product development and sample preparation.
  
• Suggest process improvements for comfort, durability, and cost optimization.
  
• Support trial runs for new machinery or materials.

Skills:

• Leadership & team management
  
• Production planning & cost control
  
• Knowledge of mattress production processes
  
• Quality and safety compliance
  
• Analytical and problem-solving ability