Assistant Manager (Plant Operation) - Boisar

Illusion Dental Laboratory; Boisar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Illusion Dental Laboratory in India seeks an experienced Assistant Manager Plant Operations to ensure efficient plant functioning, production planning, quality, safety, and timely delivery. The role requires strong manufacturing knowledge, a continuous improvement mindset, and effective people management to drive productivity while maintaining a disciplined and positive work environment.

You will lead daily operations, coordinate with production, quality, maintenance, and stores, implement GMP,

Qualifications

• Graduate/Diploma in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing/plant operations.
• Practical knowledge of GMP, 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, SOPs, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily plant operations, production planning, output, and productivity to achieve targets.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Stores, and other departments for smooth functioning.
• Implement and sustain GMP, 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, quality standards, safety requirements, and regulations.
• Monitor manpower utilization, material availability, machine performance, and losses.
• Identify bottlenecks, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain production MIS, operational reports, and performance metrics.
• Lead, guide, and motivate shop-floor employees with discipline and teamwork.
• Address employee concerns and balance production with well-being.
• Support Plant Manager in achieving targets for production, quality, cost, and delivery.

Skills

GMP

5S

Kaizen

Lean Manufacturing

SOPs

Continuous improvement

Production planning

Quality control

Manpower management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Education

Graduate/Diploma in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager Plant Operations to ensure efficient plant functioning, production planning, quality, safety, and timely delivery. The candidate should possess strong manufacturing knowledge, a continuous improvement mindset, and effective people management skills to drive productivity while maintaining a disciplined and positive work environment.

Role & responsibilities

• l Manage daily plant operations, production planning, output, and productivity to achieve operational targets.
• l Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Stores, and other departments to ensure smooth plant functioning.
• l Implement and sustain *GMP, 5S, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing* practices to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency.
• l Ensure adherence to SOPs, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable statutory regulations.
• l Monitor manpower utilization, material availability, machine performance, and production losses.
• l Identify operational bottlenecks, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• l Maintain production MIS, operational reports, and performance metrics.
• l Lead, guide, and motivate shop-floor employees while maintaining discipline, accountability, and teamwork.
• l Understand employee concerns, resolve workplace conflicts constructively, and balance production requirements with employee well-being.
• l Support the Plant Manager in achieving production, quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Preferred candidate profile

• l Graduate/Diploma in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• l Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing/plant operations.
• l Practical knowledge of *GMP, 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, SOPs, and continuous improvement methodologies*.
• l Understanding of production planning, quality control, equipment efficiency, waste reduction, and manpower management.
• l Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• l High emotional intelligence, empathy, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to understand employee concerns and manage shop-floor conflicts effectively.
• l Ability to balance production targets, employee well-being, and workplace discipline.
• l Good communication and cross-functional coordination skills.