Head of Production

CAREER141; New Delhi; On-site; INR 4,025,248; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Benefits

Job summary

A leading multinational manufacturer is seeking a Head of Production in New Delhi, India. This role involves managing the entire production function, ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely delivery. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in the printing or packaging industry, with leadership experience. The position offers a competitive take-home salary of USD 4,000 plus accommodation and other benefits. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership and continuous improvement skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the printing, packaging, or labelling industry.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in production planning and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end production process including planning and scheduling.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and compliance.
• Manage production budgets and control costs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in productivity.
• Collaborate with teams to align production with business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Production Planning

Operations Management

Quality Systems

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree (advantage)

Job description

COMPANY: Leading Multinational Manufacturer

DESIGNATION: Head of Production

LOCATION: India

SALARY: Takehome USD 4,000 + Accommodation and Benefits

Overview

Our client is a leading multinational manufacturer seeking for a Head of Production who will be responsible for leading, planning, and managing the entire production function to ensure operational efficiency, product quality, cost effectiveness, and timely delivery. This role requires extensive experience in the printing, packaging, or labelling industry with strong leadership skills to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and adherence to industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end production process including planning, scheduling, printing, finishing, and dispatch.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, customer specifications, and industry compliance.
• Manage production budgets, control costs, and optimize resource utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in productivity, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with sales, design, procurement, and quality teams to align production with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Implement and monitor KPIs to track production output, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Lead, coach, and develop the production team, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Maintain plant and machinery in optimal working condition through preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Oversee vendor and supplier relationships related to production operations.
• Support the introduction of new technologies, methods, and processes to remain competitive.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Management, or related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in the printing, packaging, or labelling industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in production planning, operations management, and quality systems.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Production

Industries

Printing Services, Packaging and Containers Manufacturing, and Manufacturing