「Mandarin」Manufacturing Manager

Job Title: 「Mandarin」Manufacturing Manager

Location: Gujarat, India

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Manufacturing Manager to lead production operations at our facility in Gujarat. This role is responsible for managing the entire production cycle, from planning and execution to quality control and team management. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, technical know-how, and a continuous improvement mindset to help drive operational excellence. Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) is required to coordinate effectively with headquarters or Chinese-speaking teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Planning: Develop and implement daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet delivery targets.
• Cost Control: Manage and optimize production costs through efficient resource utilization and waste reduction.
• Team Management: Supervise and lead production staff, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and team motivation.
• Process Optimization: Continuously improve manufacturing processes to boost productivity and product quality.
• Safety Supervision: Ensure strict adherence to health and safety standards and proactively manage risk to prevent incidents.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with supply chain, quality assurance, R&D, and sales teams to ensure production meets market and customer demands.
• Reporting & Analysis: Generate regular reports on production metrics and KPIs; analyze trends to support strategic decisions.
• Issue Resolution: Respond swiftly to production-related challenges to minimize downtime and operational impact.
• Technology Upgradation: Stay updated on new manufacturing technologies and methods; support innovation and automation initiatives.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with local laws, environmental regulations, and industry standards.
• Team Development: Foster a strong team culture, promote accountability, and support skill development and retention.
• Continuous Improvement: Encourage and implement suggestions from team members to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.

Key Requirements:

1. Relevant Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in production or manufacturing management.
• Strong track record in handling shop floor operations, production planning, and team supervision.

2. Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and workflow design.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, lean principles, and root-cause problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is an advantage.

3. Core Competencies:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work across teams.
• Analytical thinking and quick decision-making under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Production Engineering or a related field.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin.