Chief Production Manager

Farwood Industries Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave encashment

Provident Fund

Job summary

Farwood Industries Limited in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, seeks a Chief Production Manager to plan, direct, and control all production activities ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products while maintaining optimum productivity, cost efficiency, and safety.

The role involves leading production teams, coordinating with cross-functional departments, implementing lean manufacturing practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve business targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• MBA in Operations Management is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production plans to meet targets and delivery schedules.
• Oversee daily factory operations, ensuring maximum productivity and efficient resource utilization.
• Lead and manage production managers, supervisors, and shop floor personnel.
• Monitor KPIs such as productivity, efficiency, rejection, rework, downtime, and OEE.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules while maintaining quality standards.
• Coordinate with Design, Planning, Procurement, Maintenance, Stores, and Quality for seamless operations.
• Optimize manpower allocation and machine utilization to hit targets.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

MBA in Operations Management

Job description

Job Title: Chief Production Manager

Department: Production / Manufacturing

Reporting To: MD & Director

Experience:

10+ Years (Preferably in the Interior Manufacturing, Modular Furniture, Woodworking, Plywood, Joinery, or Factory Manufacturing Industry)

Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

MBA in Operations Management is an added advantage.

Job Summary:

Chief Production Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and controlling all production activities to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products while maintaining optimum productivity, cost efficiency, and safety. The role involves leading production teams, coordinating with cross-functional departments, implementing lean manufacturing practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement production plans to meet business targets and customer delivery schedules.
• Oversee daily factory operations, ensuring maximum productivity and efficient resource utilization.
• Lead and manage production managers, supervisors, and shop floor personnel.
• Monitor production KPIs such as productivity, efficiency, rejection, rework, downtime, and OEE.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules while maintaining quality standards.
• Coordinate with Design, Planning, Procurement, Maintenance, Stores, and Quality departments for seamless operations.
• Optimize manpower allocation and machine utilization to achieve production targets.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, statutory, environmental, and company policies.
• Monitor production costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality.
• Review production reports and prepare MIS for senior management.
• Lead root cause analysis for production issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support new product development by coordinating with engineering and design teams.
• Plan workforce training and enhance employee productivity and skill development.
• Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed in coordination with the maintenance team.
• Drive employee engagement and maintain discipline on the shop floor.

Compensation:

1,200,000.00 - 1,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund
• Ability to commute/relocate:
• Ponneri, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person .