Manufacturing - Production Manager

Role & responsibilities

A. Production Planning & Execution

• • Plan and execute daily fabrication activities as per production schedules.
• • Allocate manpower (fitters, welders, helpers) based on job priority and complexity.
• • Ensure fabrication of components as per issued drawings and work instructions.
• • Monitor job progress and resolve shop-floor bottlenecks quickly.

B. Technical & Fabrication Expertise

• • Interpret fabrication drawings, GA drawings, and detailed part drawings.
• • Guide fitters and welders in accurate marking, cutting, fitting, and welding sequences.
• • Ensure dimensional accuracy, alignment, and tolerances as per standards.
• • Assist in handling fabrication of shells, heads, nozzles, structures, brackets, supports, etc.
• • Knowledge of basic pressure vessel components: shells, dish ends, nozzles, stiffeners, manholes, supports, weld joints.

C. Welding & Quality Control

• • Verify WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications for different welding jobs.
• • Ensure welding is done as per procedure SMAW, TIG, MIG (as applicable).
• • Check root, fit-up, welding quality, penetration, and finish before sending for QC.
• • Coordinate with QC for stage inspections and NDT activities (VT, PT, RT, UT where required).

D. Resource & Material Management

• • Monitor material availability, cutting plans, and reduce wastage.
• • Ensure tools, consumables (electrodes, gas, grinding wheels), and equipment are available and properly maintained.
• • Maintain discipline and safe working environment in the shop floor.

E. Documentation & Reporting

• • Maintain daily production reports, job cards, and material issue records.
• • Report delays, manpower issues, and material shortages to management.
• • Ensure proper documentation for QC and production traceability.

3. Required Skills

Technical Skills

• • Strong knowledge of fabrication sequences & shop-floor operations.
• • Good understanding of fitting, welding processes, and fabrication tolerances.
• • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings accurately.
• • Basic understanding of pressure vessel standards (ASME Section VIII Div.1).
• • Familiarity with measuring tools (vernier, micrometer, height gauge, etc.).

Managerial Skills

• • Team handling: 20–50 manpower depending on project size.
• • Good communication with design, QC, planning, and management.
• • Ability to solve shop-floor issues in real time.
• • Strong deadline orientation and ownership of production targets.

Behavioural Skills

• • Leadership and disciplined work culture.
• • Problem-solving mindset.
• • Responsibility and proactive approach.
• • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple fabrication jobs.

4. Educational Qualification

• • Diploma / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Production (preferred).
• • Additional certificates in welding, fabrication, or pressure vessel technology will be an added advantage.

5. Performance KPIs

• • On-time job completion.
• • Welding & fabrication quality (rejection/repair rates).
• • Manpower productivity.
• • Material utilization & wastage control.
• • Compliance with safety and quality standards.