Production Manger

Position: Production Manager
Department: Production
Location: Vani / Ahmedabad (as applicable)
Qualification: B.Tech – Mechanical / Diploma / CIPET
Experience: 15–17 Years (Plastic Injection Moulding)
Industry Preference: Automotive / Auto Ancillary / Plastic Injection Moulding
CTC Range: ₹15–16 LPA
Reporting To: Plant Head
Shift: General Shift

Role Summary

The Production Manager will be responsible for managing end-to-end production operations in the injection moulding division. The role demands strong leadership, process discipline, team management, and expertise in achieving production KPIs such as OEE, PPM, rejection control, and productivity improvement.

Key Responsibilities / KRAs1. Production Planning & Execution

• Prepare and execute daily, weekly & monthly production plans as per sales / customer demand.
• Ensure plan vs actual achievement and identify gaps with corrective measures.
• Optimize machine utilization and improve yield.

2. Process & Quality Control

• Monitor process parameters to ensure defect-free production.
• Ensure adherence to QMS, CSR documents, process sheets, WI & control plans.
• Conduct internal rejection & customer PPM analysis and drive reduction initiatives.

3. Cost & Efficiency Management

• Drive OEE improvement across all moulding machines.
• Manage cost reduction projects, material reconciliation, and waste elimination.
• Conduct inventory rejection analysis and take corrective actions.

4. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, train and develop supervisors, engineers & operators.
• Conduct performance review, skill-matrix planning, and manpower allocation.
• Ensure discipline, shift planning and support manpower optimization.

5. Continuous Improvement

• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, SMED initiatives.
• Implement process upgrades, root cause analysis (RCA), CAPA.
• Drive audit findings closure (Internal, Customer, IATF).

6. Customer & Audit Management

• Handle customer-specific quality issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Support customer visits, audits, and documentation readiness.
• Maintain all IATF and ISO-related production documentation.

Skills & Competencies Required

• Strong knowledge of injection moulding processes & troubleshooting
• Proficient in OEE, cycle time optimization, and productivity improvement
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949
• Good analytical skills using 7QC tools
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Exposure to SAP / ERP systems
• Ability to handle manpower and cross-functional coordination

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹170,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person