Head of Production

Head of Production – Electrical Switches Manufacturing

Location: Vasai, Maharashtra
Employment Type: Full-time, On-site
Experience: 10+ years in manufacturing (electrical goods or injection moulding preferred)
Salary Range: ₹1,00,000 – ₹2,00,000 per month

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned and hands-on Head of Production to take complete ownership of our manufacturing operations for electrical switches and related components. The role involves managing in-house production as well as coordinating with nearby partner factories, ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely delivery across all production activities.

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with deep technical knowledge, a structured mindset, and the ability to bring systems and discipline to a fast-growing, design-led manufacturing setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all production operations across in-house and outsourced manufacturing units.
• Prepare and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules aligned with sales and dispatch targets.
• Oversee raw material procurement, inventory control, and dispatch to partner factories.
• Manage tooling, moulding, assembly, and packaging processes to ensure smooth workflow.
• Track production performance using data-driven tools (ERP, Excel, dashboards) and present regular reports to management.
• Drive process optimization, quality improvement, and cost control initiatives.
• Implement Lean, 5S, or Six Sigma practices to minimize waste and improve output consistency.
• Coordinate with vendors, logistics partners, and design teams to ensure material and production timelines are met.
• Maintain plant safety, equipment maintenance, and compliance with operational standards.
• Lead and mentor contract-based supervisors and labour teams through structured systems and accountability.
• Report directly to the Managing Director (CEO) on production KPIs, bottlenecks, and continuous improvement actions.

Desired Profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in production management, preferably in electrical goods, modular switches, or injection moulding.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, tooling, materials, and assembly processes.
• Proven ability to manage 100–200 workers through contractors and supervisors.
• Proficient in Excel/ERP tools for planning and reporting.
• Practical, hands-on leadership style with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or productivity improvement frameworks preferred.

Other Details

• Location: Vasai, Maharashtra
• Work Schedule: 6-day week (Monday–Saturday)
• Reporting to: Managing Director
• Compensation: ₹1–2 lakh per month (depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• Do you have production management experience in the electrical goods industry?
• What lean competency skills have you actively used in your previous roles?

Experience:

• Production management: 8 years (Required)

Language:

• Hindi (Required)

Work Location: In person