Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

Production Management

• Plan and schedule production of air horns, compressors, diaphragms, valves, trumpets, and assemblies as per sales demand v/s tenetative sales plan
• Ensure daily production targets are met with optimum utilization of manpower and machines.
• Coordinate with tool room, maintenance, and quality teams to avoid downtime.
• Implement process improvements, cycle time reduction, and scrap control.
• Monitor OEE, rejection levels, rework, and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with the industrial standars.
• Manage production documentation, BOMs, SOPs, and work instructions.

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

• Plan inbound logistics for raw materials (brass, steel, plastic, rubber, compressors, fittings).
• Manage inventory levels (RM, WIP, FG) to avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Coordinate outbound logistics for domestic and export dispatches.
• Ensure proper packing, labeling, and palletization as per customer requirements.
• Coordinate with transporters, freight forwarders, and courier partners.
• Track dispatch schedules and ensure on-time delivery (OTD).

Vendor & Procurement Coordination

• Coordinate with purchase team for timely availability of materials.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and quality issues.
• Support vendor development for cost and lead time reduction.

People & Team Management

• Supervise production supervisors, line leaders, storekeepers, and logistics staff.
• Conduct training on process discipline, safety, and 5S.
• Handle manpower planning, shift allocation, and performance monitoring.

Cost & Compliance

• Control production and logistics costs.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and environmental norms.
• Support audits (customer, ISO/IATF, internal).

KEY RESULT AREAS (KRA)

1. Production Performance

• Achievement of production targets ≥ 95%
• Reduction in machine downtime
• Improved productivity per man-hour

2. Quality Control

• Reduction in rejection and rework %
• Zero customer complaints related to production defects
• Adherence to quality standards

3. Inventory & Logistics Efficiency

• RM & FG inventory within defined norms
• On-time dispatch ≥ 98%
• Reduction in logistics and transportation costs

4. Cost Optimization

• Reduction in scrap and wastage
• Efficient use of materials and resources
• Support cost-reduction initiatives

5. Process Improvement & Safety

• Implementation of 5S, Kaizen, Lean practices
• Zero major safety incidents
• Compliance with audits and SOPs

6. Team & Coordination

• Improved workforce efficiency
• Minimal production disruptions
• Strong coordination between production, quality, stores, and dispatch

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering
• Experience: 5–10 years in automotive manufacturing (preferably horns, electricals, or accessories)
• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory control, and logistics
• Familiar with automotive standards (IATF / ISO)
• ERP / Excel / MIS reporting skills
• Leadership and problem-solving skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person