Production Engineer

Production Engineer

Experience

5–6 Years (Manufacturing / Building Products / Modular / Doors / Tiles / Wood / UPVC windows / Bio Septic Tank preferred)

Department

Production / Manufacturing

Location

Vanagaram , Chennai , Tamil Nadu

Reporting To

Operations Manager

Job Purpose

The Production Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring day-to-day production activities to ensure timely output, optimal resource utilization, quality compliance, cost control, and continuous process improvement.

Key ResponsibilitiesProduction Planning & Execution

• Plan daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules as per sales orders and delivery commitments.
• Ensure uninterrupted production flow by coordinating with stores, logistics, and maintenance teams.
• Monitor production targets and take corrective actions to achieve planned output.

Process & Shopfloor Management

• Supervise shopfloor operations and manpower allocation.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and safety standards.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements for efficiency and productivity.

Quality Control

• Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Coordinate with QC team for in-process and final inspections.
• Analyze rejection, rework, and wastage; implement corrective and preventive actions.

Material & Inventory Control

• Monitor raw material consumption and minimize wastage.
• Coordinate with stores for material availability, GRN, and inventory accuracy.
• Ensure FIFO and proper material handling practices.

Maintenance Coordination

• Coordinate with maintenance team for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Minimize downtime through timely machine servicing and root cause analysis.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain production reports, daily output, efficiency, and downtime reports.
• Update ERP/MIS systems related to production, consumption, and work orders.
• Support audits, compliance, and internal reviews.

Team Management & Training

• Guide, mentor, and train operators and supervisors on processes and safety.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and discipline on the shopfloor.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with safety, statutory, and company policies.
• Conduct safety talks and ensure proper use of PPE.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of production planning and manufacturing processes
• Hands-on experience in shopfloor operations
• Understanding of quality tools (5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, SOPs)
• ERP/MRP system knowledge (preferred)
• Good leadership and coordination skills
• Problem-solving and analytical ability
• Communication and reporting skills

Educational Qualification

• B.E / B.Tech / Diploma – Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering

(Diploma with strong experience may also be considered)

Preferred Industry Experience

• Building materials
• Doors, tiles, wood, modular furniture
• Manufacturing / Fabrication / Assembly units

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production target achievement
• Quality & rejection rate
• Material wastage reduction
• Machine utilization & downtime
• On-time delivery adherence
• Safety compliance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹28,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Experience:

• Production : 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Location:

• Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Required)

Work Location: In person