General Manager - Production

Sujan Carnival Furniture; Gandhidham; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Sujan Carnival Furniture in Gandhidham seeks an experienced General Manager Production to lead and manage end-to-end production across solid wood, modular furniture and flooring for large-scale hospitality projects. The role demands hands-on leadership of production teams, factory operations, quality, productivity, costing and timely project execution.

You will convert approved designs into high-quality finished products, optimize manpower and machinery utilization, control costs, and ensure

Qualifications

• Experience in solid wood furniture manufacturing
• Experience in modular furniture manufacturing
• Knowledge of wooden flooring production processes
• Proven track record in large hospitality projects
• Strong leadership and production planning abilities
• Cost control and productivity improvement understanding
• Quality assurance throughout manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Take complete responsibility for day-to-day production operations at the factory.
• Prepare and implement detailed production plans based on project schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Plan production capacity, manpower, machinery and material requirements.
• Ensure smooth production flow from raw material processing to final finishing, assembly, packing and dispatch.
• Monitor production targets and take corrective action wherever required.
• Ensure timely completion of multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Solid Wood Furniture

Modular Furniture

Flooring

Hospitality Projects

Production Management

Team Leadership

Quality Control

Tools

CNC

Edge Banding

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented General Manager Production to lead and manage our complete production operations at Gandhidham.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Solid Wood Furniture, Modular Furniture, Flooring and large-scale Hospitality Projects, with a proven track record of managing production teams, factory operations, quality, productivity, costing and timely project execution.

The candidate will be responsible for converting approved designs and production drawings into high-quality finished products while ensuring on-time delivery, optimum utilization of manpower and machinery, cost control and consistent quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Take complete responsibility for day-to-day production operations at the factory.
• Prepare and implement detailed production plans based on project schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Plan production capacity, manpower, machinery and material requirements.
• Ensure smooth production flow from raw material processing to final finishing, assembly, packing and dispatch.
• Monitor production targets and take corrective action wherever required.
• Ensure timely completion of multiple projects simultaneously.

2. Solid Wood Furniture Production

• Strong technical knowledge of solid wood furniture manufacturing.
• Experience in working with different types of timber and understanding wood selection, seasoning, kiln drying, moisture control, machining and joinery.
• Ensure proper utilization and minimize wastage of expensive timber.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, joints, bending, carving, moulding, veneer and solid wood detailing.
• Ensure that production quality matches approved drawings, samples and specifications.

3. Modular Furniture

• Experience in modular furniture manufacturing and production systems.
• Knowledge of panel processing, CNC, edge banding, drilling, routing, assembly and related manufacturing processes.
• Ability to improve production efficiency through proper workflow and standardization.
• Coordinate closely with the Design and Technical teams for production feasibility.

4. Flooring

• Practical knowledge of wooden flooring / engineered flooring / related flooring manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of raw material selection, moisture control, machining, finishing, quality inspection and packing.
• Ensure production meets project-specific technical and quality requirements.

5. Hospitality & Large-Scale Projects

• Proven experience in handling large hospitality projects such as hotels, resorts, villas and commercial interiors.
• Ability to manage high-volume, time-bound production involving multiple furniture categories.
• Experience in executing projects with strict delivery schedules and installation requirements.
• Coordinate production according to site schedules and project priorities.
• Ensure adequate production capacity and manpower for critical project deadlines.

6. Production Team Management

• Lead and manage Production Managers, Supervisors, Foremen, skilled workers and helpers.
• Allocate manpower according to production priorities and capacity requirements.
• Develop a strong production culture based on productivity, discipline, quality and accountability.
• Identify manpower gaps and arrange additional manpower, shifts or outsourcing wherever required.
• Train and develop production personnel.

7. Quality Control

• Establish and maintain stringent quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Ensure quality checks at every critical stage of production.
• Minimize rejection, rework, defects and customer complaints.
• Ensure finished products conform to approved drawings, samples, specifications and quality benchmarks.
• Work closely with the Quality and Design teams to resolve technical issues.

8. Cost Control & Productivity

• Monitor production costs and control manufacturing expenses.
• Optimize utilization of timber, boards, hardware, chemicals, finishing materials and other raw materials.
• Reduce wastage and rework.
• Improve machine and manpower productivity.
• Develop and implement systems for measuring production efficiency and output.

9. Design & Production Coordination

• Work closely with the Design, Engineering, Purchase, Projects, Quality and Sales teams.
• Review drawings and identify production challenges before manufacturing starts.
• Ensure technical feasibility and practical production solutions.
• Provide feedback to the Design team regarding manufacturing methods, costing and material optimization.
• Ensure approved drawings and specifications are strictly followed.

10. Machinery & Factory Operations

• Ensure optimum utilization of all production machinery and equipment.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with the maintenance team.
• Minimize machine breakdowns and production downtime.
• Recommend new machinery, technology and manufacturing processes wherever required.
• Maintain proper factory workflow, housekeeping and safety standards.

11. Procurement & Material Coordination

• Coordinate with Purchase and Stores departments to ensure timely availability of production materials.
• Prepare material requirements based on production plans.
• Monitor critical raw materials and avoid production stoppages due to material shortages.
• Ensure proper storage and utilization of timber and other production materials.

12. Project Delivery

• Take ownership of production commitments and delivery schedules.
• Prepare project-wise production schedules and monitor progress against deadlines.
• Conduct regular production review meetings.
• Escalate critical delays immediately to management with corrective action plans.
• Ensure production is completed as per committed dispatch schedules.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should possess:

• 1520 years of overall experience in furniture manufacturing / interiors / wood products / production operations.
• Strong experience in Solid Wood Furniture Manufacturing.
• Experience in Modular Furniture Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Wooden Flooring / Flooring Production will be highly preferred.
• Proven experience in handling large-scale Hospitality Projects.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, machinery, manpower planning and factory operations.
• Excellent understanding of wood, boards, hardware, finishing and furniture manufacturing techniques.
• Experience managing large production teams.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet stringent project deadlines.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commercial understanding of production costing, wastage and productivity.
• Candidates who have worked with established Furniture, Hospitality, Interior or Wood Manufacturing companies will be preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The selected candidate will be evaluated on:

• On-time completion of production schedules.
• Production output and productivity.
• Reduction in material wastage.
• Reduction in rejection and rework.
• Quality of finished products.
• Manpower productivity and utilization.
• Machine utilization and downtime.
• Production cost control.