Factory Manager

Sunniva Encon LLP; Shahapur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Provident Fund

Job summary

Sunniva Encon LLP in Maharashtra is seeking an experienced Factory Manager to oversee Sunniva Heatpumps’ manufacturing unit, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality-focused production in line with monthly and annual plans.

The role requires 3 years in factory manager/plant head, 5 years in manufacturing, and leadership to deploy operators, manage maintenance, enforce SOPs, and drive lean improvements on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Diploma or BE in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5 years of manufacturing experience; HVAC or related exposure preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Odoo) for production planning and reporting.
• Strong safety, 5S, and basic lean / continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and control daily production to meet targets.
• Prepare and execute monthly/weekly production plans with cross-functional teams.
• Implement SOPs for assembly, testing, and final inspection of heat pumps.
• Drive quality, reduce rework, and control scrap and rejections.
• Lead shop-floor manpower, shifts, and basic IR/HR issues with HR.
• Coordinate maintenance for high equipment uptime and safety on shop floor.
• Maintain ERP records, MIS reports, and material planning with stores.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Quality systems

ERP knowledge

MS Excel

Education

Engineering Diploma/BE

Tools

Odoo ERP

Job description

Experience:3 years in a factory manager / plant head role (HVAC, heat pumps, refrigeration, or similar preferred)

The Factory Manager will be responsible for end-to-end management of Sunniva Heatpumps’ manufacturing unit, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality-focused production as per monthly and annual business plans.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize and control daily production to meet output, quality, and dispatch targets for heat pump products (domestic and commercial).
• Prepare and execute monthly and weekly production plans in coordination with sales, purchase, and stores, ensuring material availability and minimal line stoppages.
• Implement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) for assembly, brazing, leak testing, charging, electrical testing, and final inspection of heat pumps.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, manage in-process and final inspection, and drive reduction in rework, rejection, and field failures.
• Lead factory manpower: deploy operators across lines, approve shift schedules, monitor productivity, and handle basic IR/HR issues in coordination with HR.
• Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance of machinery, tools, and test rigs, ensuring high uptime of critical equipment.
• Drive safety culture on shop floor: enforce PPE usage, safe handling of refrigerants and electrical equipment, and compliance with factory and statutory norms.
• Monitor and control manufacturing cost: productivity, overtime, scrap, consumables, and utilities; support cost-reduction and efficiency-improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate production records, WIP, and finished goods data in ERP (e.g., Odoo) and generate daily/weekly/monthly MIS for management.
• Coordinate with purchase and stores for incoming material planning, GRN issues, and resolution of shortages or quality problems.
• Support NPD/engineering team during proto builds, pilot runs, and engineering changes; ensure smooth implementation on the line.
• Ensure housekeeping (5S), layout discipline, and continuous improvement / lean initiatives across the factory.
• Liaise with external agencies (calibration, statutory inspectors, contractors) and support compliance with all applicable regulations and audits.

Required qualifications

• Diploma / BE in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, or Industrial Engineering (ITI with long experience can be considered for smaller plant).
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably HVAC, refrigeration, or heat pump assembly plants.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, quality systems, and basic maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Odoo or similar) for production, inventory, and reporting.
• Good understanding of safety, 5S, and basic lean / continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to lead and motivate shop-floor teams, handle multi-skill operators, and coordinate with cross-functional departments.
• Basic MS Excel, email, and documentation skills for MIS, reporting, and communication.

Key skills and competencies

• Strongleadershipand people-management skills with a hands-on, on-the-shop-floor approach.
• Problem-solving mindset for production bottlenecks, quality issues, and resource constraints.
• Result orientation with focus on on-time delivery, first-pass yield, and cost control.
• Good communication and coordination skills with management, vendors, and internal teams.
• Discipline, integrity, and ability to work under pressure in a growing manufacturing setup.

KPIs / performance metrics

• Monthly production vs. plan (units and value).
• First-pass yield, in-process and final rejections, and customer complaints.
• Machine uptime and maintenance compliance.
• Productivity per person and overtime percentage.
• Safety incidents, near misses, and audit observations.

Job Type: Full-time

• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Experience:

• total work: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Shahapur, Thane, Maharashtra