Product Manager ceramic

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Plan daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules as per customer demand and management targets.
  
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials, tools, and consumables for uninterrupted production.
  
• Monitor work progress and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  

1. Process & Quality Control

• Implement and monitor ceramic filter manufacturing processes (mixing, molding, drying, firing, finishing, and inspection).
  
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, minimize rejections, and maintain defect-free output.
  
• Coordinate with the Quality team for in-process and final inspections.
  

1. Manpower & Team Management

• Allocate work to supervisors, operators, and contract labor based on skill and requirement.
  
• Train and guide team members in production processes, 5S, Kaizen, and safety practices.
  
• Monitor attendance, discipline, and performance of production staff.
  

1. Production Monitoring & Reporting

• Track daily production output, downtime, scrap/rework, and material consumption.
  
• Maintain production records, shift reports, and submit MIS reports to management.
  
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
  

1. Maintenance & Safety Coordination

• Coordinate with the Maintenance team for preventive and breakdown maintenance of machines/kilns.
  
• Ensure strict adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) norms and safe working practices.
  
• Conduct regular shop floor audits to identify unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions.
  

1. Cost & Efficiency Control

• Ensure optimum utilization of raw materials, utilities, and manpower.
  
• Control wastage, monitor energy usage in kilns/dryers, and suggest cost-saving initiatives.
  
• Support lean manufacturing, productivity improvement, and waste reduction projects.
  

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of ceramic filter / ceramic manufacturing processes.
  
• Leadership and team management skills.
  
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
  
• Knowledge of production planning & ERP systems.
  
• Familiar with ISO standards, 5S, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing.
  
• Good communication and reporting skills.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Ceramic / Production Engineering.
  
• 510 years of experience in production, preferably in ceramics, filters, refractories, or allied manufacturing industries.
  
• Experience in managing a team and handling production operations independently.
  

Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Achievement of daily/weekly/monthly production targets.
  
• Reduction in rejection, rework, and wastage.
  
• On-time delivery compliance.
  
• Safety incidents (Zero Accident).
  
• Productivity and cost efficiency improvements.

Preferred candidate profile