Head of Production

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Job Description: Production Head – Smart Meter Manufacturing Plant, Hyderabad Job Overview Position Title: Production Head Location: Hyderabad Reporting To: Plant Head / Operations Director Team Size: Direct and indirect supervision of ~1200–1300 shopfloor personnel and shift managers Plant Capacity: 5 Lakh smart meters/month Annual Turnover: INR 1200 Cr Shifts: Three-shift operation Functional Areas: Moulding, SMT, Pick & Place, Wave Soldering, Assembly, Testing, Maintenance Job Purpose To oversee end-to-end production activities at the plant, ensuring targeted output, quality standards, manpower deployment, and shift-level coordination in alignment with organizational goals. The role is critical in ensuring efficiency, minimal downtime, and daily alignment between operations, planning, and quality teams. Key Roles & Responsibilities Production Planning & Execution Translate monthly/weekly production plans into actionable shift-wise execution. Coordinate with SCM, stores, and QA for input availability and smooth workflows. Track daily production metrics and drive adherence to takt time and throughput. People & Shift Management Supervise shift in-charges, line leaders, and technicians across 3 shifts. Plan manpower deployment effectively to avoid shortages or overstaffing. Monitor attendance, shift discipline, and timely shift handovers. Process & Equipment Efficiency Ensure optimal machine utilization (SMT, PnP, moulding, soldering, etc.) across shifts. Collaborate with maintenance for preventive and breakdown support. Identify bottlenecks and implement cycle time reduction measures. Accountable for In process Inventory counting and reconciliation Quality, Safety & Compliance Ensure in-line process quality, adherence to SOPs and IPCs. Address production non-conformities and initiate corrective actions. Ensure EHS practices and compliance in all operations. Accountable for In process rejection analysis and Yield Daily Coordination & Reporting Daily reporting of production numbers, issues, downtime, and output per line. Participate in daily review meetings with Plant Head and inter-departmental teams. Escalate critical issues impacting output or delivery timelines. Authority & Decision Rights Authorised to make manpower allocation decisions across lines and shifts. Can approve immediate production stoppage due to safety or quality issues. May request maintenance or quality intervention as needed. Responsible for shift-wise productivity, line utilization, and first-pass yield (FPY). Escalation point for shop-floor conflicts, absenteeism, or urgent repair needs. Key Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and people management in multi-shift environments. Deep knowledge of electronics assembly, SMT, Pick and place and inline testing. Sound understanding of process control, IPC standards, and quality checkpoints. Hands-on with production monitoring tools, shift-wise reporting, and dashboards. Problem-solving mindset with ownership for shift-level KPIs. Qualifications & Experience - Graduate in Electrical / Electronics Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) – Mandatory - Minimum 12 years of experience in a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment - Prior experience in managing SMT, PnP, and end assembly lines – Preferred - Experience in smart meter / EMS / automotive electronics manufacturing – Desirable How to apply, where: recruitment@iskraemeco.in Subject – PlantHead_experience_name e.g. PlantHead_7.5_nafisa Show more Show less