Assitant manager Production Planning & Control

JITO; Indore District; On-site; INR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

JITO in Indore, India is seeking a mid-level production professional to lead daily and monthly production plans, ensuring on-time completion and high efficiency. You will supervise shop-floor teams, mentor operators on SOPs and safety, and drive quality and lean initiatives across cutting, stitching, upholstery, carpentry, assembly, and packing.

The role focuses on coordinating with multiple departments to optimize resources, reduce wastage, and maintain manufacturing excellence in aFullTime

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning and execution.
• Ability to supervise shop-floor personnel and lead teams.
• Strong focus on quality control and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Achieve daily and monthly production targets.
• Ensure on-time production completion and high efficiency.
• Monitor rejection, rework, and defect rates and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with cutting, stitching, upholstery, carpentry, assembly, finishing, and packing.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with Stores and Procurement for material availability and usage.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance across production.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship management

Product management

Job description

Job Type: FullTimePermanent

Work Mode: Onsite

Experience: MidLevel

Travel Requirements:

Skills:

Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

product management

• Production Planning & Execution: Assist in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer orders and production capacity. Monitor production targets and ensure timely completion of manufacturing schedules. Coordinate with cutting, stitching, upholstery, carpentry, assembly, finishing, and packing departments for smooth workflow. Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machinery, and materials.
• Team Management: Supervise shop-floor personnel and team leaders. Allocate work and monitor employee productivity. Conduct daily production meetings and provide operational guidance. Train and mentor operators on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality requirements. Maintain discipline and promote teamwork across production functions.
• Quality Control: Ensure products meet company quality standards and customer specifications. Coordinate with the Quality Assurance team to resolve production-related quality issues. Monitor rejection, rework, and defect rates, and implement corrective actions. Ensure adherence to approved product specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce cycle time, and minimize material wastage. Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives. Analyze production data and recommend process improvements.
• Inventory & Material Management: Coordinate with Stores and Procurement to ensure uninterrupted availability of raw materials, foam, fabric, leather, wood, hardware, and consumables. Monitor material consumption and reduce wastage. Ensure accurate production reporting and material reconciliation.
• Machine & Equipment Maintenance: Coordinate with the Maintenance department for preventive maintenance schedules. Ensure machines and tools are maintained in good working condition. Report equipment breakdowns promptly and follow up for timely repairs.
• Safety & Compliance:

Responsibilities

• Achievement of daily and monthly production targets.
• On-time production completion.
• Production efficiency and labor productivity.
• Reduction in rejection and rework percentage.
• Material utilization and wastage control.
• Machine utilization and downtime reduction.
• Compliance with quality and safety standards.