Assistant Production Manager

Versa Drives; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Versa Drives Private Limited in Coimbatore is seeking an Assistant Manager – Production with hands-on experience in electronics product manufacturing. You will lead production planning, scheduling, and timely delivery while upholding quality standards.

You will oversee day-to-day production activities, coordinate with cross-functional teams, monitor productivity, and drive process improvements using 5S, Kaizen and Lean principles.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in electronics product manufacturing mandatory.
• Strong experience in production planning, scheduling and execution.
• Proven ability to meet production targets and delivery schedules.
• Solid understanding of quality control and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in coordinating cross-functional activities and leading production teams.
• Knowledge of SOPs, process documentation and production systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans aligned with customer requirements and forecasts.
• Manage day-to-day production activities and coordinate with Purchase, Stores, Quality, Engineering and Dispatch teams.
• Monitor productivity, efficiency and adherence to schedules; take corrective actions when needed.
• Implement quality checks at all stages and drive root-cause analysis for defects.
• Enforce SOPs, maintain production records, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, guide and evaluate production supervisors and operators to foster a disciplined team.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Team management

Quality control

Process documentation

Continuous improvement

Education

B.E. / B.Tech Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager Production

Company: Versa Drives Private Limited
Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Department: Production
Experience: 58 Years
Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and result-oriented Assistant Manager – Production with hands‑on experience in electronics product manufacturing. The candidate should have strong capabilities in production planning, execution, team management and ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

The ideal candidate must be disciplined, systematic and quality-conscious, with a strong commitment to meeting production targets, customer requirements and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution
   • Prepare and execute daily, weekly and monthly production plans based on customer requirements and sales forecasts.
   • Ensure strict adherence to production schedules and delivery commitments.
   • Monitor production progress and take corrective actions to avoid delays.
   • Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines and materials.
2. Production Management
   • Manage day‑to‑day production activities in electronics product manufacturing.
   • Coordinate with Purchase, Stores, Quality, Engineering and Dispatch teams to ensure smooth production flow.
   • Monitor productivity, production efficiency and operational performance.
   • Ensure timely completion of production orders as per committed timelines.
3. Quality Management
   • Ensure products meet defined quality standards and customer specifications.
   • Implement quality checks at every stage of the production process.
   • Identify root causes of defects and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
   • Minimize rejection, rework and production losses.
4. Process & System Adherence
   • Ensure strict adherence to established processes, SOPs and work instructions.
   • Maintain production records, reports and relevant documentation.
   • Implement production discipline and accountability across the team.
   • Ensure compliance with safety and workplace standards.
5. Continuous Improvement
   • Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce manufacturing costs and minimize wastage.
   • Drive process improvements and operational efficiency.
   • Promote 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement initiatives.
   • Encourage a culture of quality, ownership and accountability among team members.
6. Team Management
   • Lead, guide and motivate production supervisors and operators.
   • Allocate responsibilities and monitor individual and team performance.
   • Develop a performance‑oriented and disciplined production team.

Mandatory Requirements

• Hands‑on experience in electronics product manufacturing is mandatory.
• Strong experience in production planning, scheduling and execution.
• Proven ability to meet production targets and committed delivery schedules.
• Strong understanding of quality control and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in managing production teams and coordinating cross‑functional activities.
• Good knowledge of production systems, SOPs and process documentation.

Candidates with proven experience in electronics manufacturing and a strong track record of delivering production targets without compromising quality are encouraged to apply.