Head of Manufacturing

Head of Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

1. Production & Plant Operations

• Lead daily manufacturing operations across all production lines (furniture, fabrics, upholstery, soft furnishings, accessories).
• Develop and execute production plans to meet demand forecasts and customer timelines.
• Ensure adherence to manufacturing SOPs, safety norms, and quality standards.
• Drive machine utilization, workforce productivity, and throughput improvement.

2. Capacity Planning & Scale-Up

• Plan factory capacity, manpower, and machinery requirements for growth.
• Lead expansion of new production units or lines as needed.
• Implement automation/modernization initiatives to improve efficiency.

3. Quality Assurance

• Build and manage QA processes for materials, in-process production, and finished goods.
• Ensure compliance with durability, finishing, and safety standards for furnishings.
• Work closely with design and product teams to maintain aesthetic and functional consistency.

4. Supply Chain & Material Management

• Coordinate with procurement for timely availability of raw materials:
• wood, fabrics, foam, metal, hardware, paints, adhesives, textiles, packaging.
• Optimize inventory levels and reduce wastage through robust planning.
• Implement vendor evaluation and material quality checks.

5. Cost & Efficiency Management

• Track and reduce manufacturing costs through process improvements.
• Manage labor productivity, production overheads, and wastage control.
• Drive lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.

6. Team Leadership

• Lead and upskill plant managers, supervisors, line leaders, technicians, and QA teams.
• Build strong shop-floor discipline and a culture of accountability.
• Establish clear KPIs for production efficiency, quality, and delivery timelines.

7. Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, EHS norms, statutory requirements, and audits.
• Drive zero-accident culture and maintain safe working environments across plants.

8. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with design, merchandising, supply chain, sales, and customer service teams.
• Support sampling, prototyping, and new product development (NPD).
• Align manufacturing output with brand quality expectations and growth plans.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s in Engineering/Production/Industrial Engineering.
• 10–18 years of experience in

  manufacturing for furniture, furnishings, home textiles, or allied industries

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• Experience managing large-scale production teams and multi-line manufacturing.
• Exposure to modular furniture, upholstery, CNC/automation, and soft furnishing production is preferred