Head of Manufacturing

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Reporting To: Managing Director / Director – Operations

Location: Satara Plant, Maharashtra

Role Summary:

The Head of Manufacturing will lead and coordinate all manufacturing functions including fabrication, machine shop, assembly, and dispatch. The role is responsible for end-to-end production planning, shop floor execution, resource optimization, quality adherence, and delivery performance. He will manage HODs of all shop-level departments and ensure aligned execution to support business goals of cost, quality, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee daily operations across fabrication, machining, assembly, and dispatch functions.
• Translate monthly sales and project targets into actionable production schedules with shop heads.
• Ensure OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery performance through close monitoring of bottlenecks and progress.
• Drive continuous improvement in process discipline, welding quality, machining accuracy, assembly precision, and documentation.
• Ensure productivity (output per man-day), utilization, rework control, and cost per kg are within targets.
• Implement 5S, safety, and lean practices across all departments under control.
• Coordinate with planning, QC, design, and procurement teams to ensure smooth workflow and minimal downtime.
• Review manpower planning, shift allocation, training needs, and discipline in all shop-floor functions.
• Lead daily/weekly manufacturing review meetings and resolve cross-functional issues in real-time.
• Report key KPIs, variances, and improvement plans to senior management.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Production Engineering (mandatory).
• 12+ years of experience in heavy fabrication, machining, or custom-engineered product manufacturing.
• At least 5 years experience in a manufacturing leadership role managing multi-disciplinary production teams.
• Exposure to fabricated valve or equipment manufacturing preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership, team management, and delegation skills.
• Hands-on knowledge of production processes, layout optimization, and work measurement.
• Problem-solving, conflict resolution, and real-time decision-making.
• Clear communication, daily review discipline, and inter-departmental coordination.
• Ownership mindset with commitment to delivery, quality, and cost control.