Senior Production Manager

Production, Stores, and Maintenance

Responsibilities

1.Production Management

• Plan, direct, and monitor all production activities to achieve output, quality, and delivery targets (OTIF).
• Implement lean manufacturing practices to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance throughput.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), process controls, and quality standards.
• Conduct daily production reviews to analyze variances and implement corrective actions.
• Drive initiatives for productivity enhancement, manpower optimization, and capacity utilization.

2. Stores & Inventory Control

• Oversee raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Coordinate with Purchase and Planning teams for timely material availability.
• Implement inventory management systems to minimize stockouts and excess holding.
• Ensure accurate material accounting, stock audits, and FIFO compliance.

3. Maintenance Management

• Supervise preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure zero breakdowns and high equipment uptime.
• Develop maintenance schedules and monitor adherence to reduce machine downtime.
• Coordinate with OEMs and vendors for spare parts, AMC, and technical support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, or related field
• Proven track record of success in leading and implementing operational improvements
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a leadership role within a fast-paced operations environment.

Knowledge and Skills Required :-

• A high degree of technical knowledge balanced with creative ability and a hands-on approach.
• Computer literacy like MS office, NAV, Business central.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations like – melding, machining etc
• Knowledge of production processes/techniques and standards like APQP and PPAP.
• Communication and customer-facing skills.
• Having the good knowledge about 3S, 5S, CAPA, RCA (Root cause analysis), and ISO 9001:2015.