Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager – Furniture Manufacturing

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Production & Operations

Experience: 7+ years in furniture manufacturing (modular + solid wood + soft seating preferred)

Reporting to: General Manager / Director of Operations

Job Objective:

To plan, manage, and control the entire production operations of the furniture manufacturing unit. The role involves overseeing modular, solid wood, metal fabrication, and upholstery units to ensure timely, high-quality, and cost-effective production while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:1. Production Planning & Control

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on sales and project requirements.
• Allocate manpower, machinery, and raw materials efficiently.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet delivery timelines.
• Oversee batch-wise and project-wise job tracking using ERP or manual systems.

2. Factory Operations & Supervision

• Supervise all production units:
• Modular furniture (panel-based)
• Solid wood furniture
• Metal frame & fabrication
• Upholstery & soft seating
• Coordinate with CNC, edge-banding, finishing, polishing, and assembly departments.
• Ensure adherence to production targets, efficiency, and cost control.

3. Quality Assurance & Standards

• Implement and enforce quality control processes at every stage.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure all products meet design, durability, and finish standards.
• Coordinate with design and QC teams to resolve production issues.

4. Manpower Management

• Lead and mentor supervisors, line workers, carpenters, fabricators, and finishers.
• Plan manpower shifts, work allocation, and overtime as per load.
• Drive team discipline, skill development, and performance improvement.

5. Inventory & Raw Material Coordination

• Coordinate with stores and procurement for raw material planning and timely availability.
• Monitor stock levels of panels, hardwood, adhesives, laminates, hardware, foam, and fabric.
• Minimize material wastage and rework.

6. Maintenance & Safety

• Ensure routine maintenance of machines and tools (CNC, edge banders, polishing booths, etc.)
• Enforce compliance with factory safety norms, PPE usage, and fire protocols.

7. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with design, procurement, sales, and project execution teams.
• Participate in new product development (NPD) and prototyping.
• Support site-installation teams when needed for clarification or rework.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of wood-based materials (MDF, plywood, particle board), hardware, finishes, and joinery.
• Familiar with Autocad/shop drawings, modular design logic, and production documentation.
• Proficiency in using ERP or production planning software (e.g., Odoo, SAP, Alignbooks, etc.)
• Ability to manage multi-product lines under tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and 5S principles is a plus.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Design / Furniture Technology / Wood Science or relevant technical background.

Preferred Experience:

• 7–15 years in a furniture manufacturing setup, especially handling both modular and solid wood divisions.
• Experience working with HNI/custom residential, hotel, or corporate interior projects is a big advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Fixed shift

Work Location: In person