Manager Production

Flakt India; Greater Noida; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Flakt India in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, is seeking a Production Manager for the Greater Noida Plant. You will lead daily production, planning, and delivery while driving Lean practices, OEE improvements, and cost reductions across HVAC and data-center cooling systems.

The role reports to the Plant Head/Operations Head and requires 10–19 years in manufacturing with 4–5 years leading production teams. Candidate should hold a B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (MBA a plus) and proven

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• MBA/PGDM in Operations Management will be an added advantage.
• 10–19 years of experience in manufacturing operations with 4–5 years leading production teams in HVAC/AHU/precision cooling/industrial equipment environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily production activities to meet targets, quality standards, and delivery commitments.
• Ensure adherence to monthly, quarterly, and annual production plans.
• Drive Lean, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, and CI initiatives across the plant to reduce costs and improve throughput.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and support root cause analysis for customer complaints and internal issues.
• Lead production supervisors and shop-floor teams; manage shifts and skilling programs.
• Promote EHS compliance, safety audits, and housekeeping to achieve zero-accident culture.
• Monitor inventory (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) and support cost reduction objectives.

Skills

PPC

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

TPM

Six Sigma

OEE

Productivity

Inventory Management

Quality Systems

Root Cause Analysis

Capacity Planning

SAP

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

MBA/PGDM in Operations Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Production Manager Greater Noida Plant

Location: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Department: Operations / Manufacturing
Reporting To: Plant Head / Operations Head
Grade: Deputy Manager / Manager

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

• Lead and manage daily production activities to achieve production targets, quality standards, and delivery commitments.
• Ensure adherence to monthly, quarterly, and annual production plans.
• Drive operational excellence by optimizing manpower, machinery, and material utilization.
• Monitor production KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and output.

Production Planning & Delivery

• Collaborate closely with PPC, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure smooth production flow.
• Ensure on-time execution of customer orders and project delivery schedules.
• Monitor production bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve throughput.

Continuous Improvement & Productivity

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Identify and implement productivity improvement projects to reduce manufacturing costs and cycle times.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and reduce downtime through preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for customer complaints and internal quality issues.
• Work closely with Quality teams to enhance First Pass Yield (FPY) and reduce rework and rejection levels.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors, engineers, and shop-floor teams.
• Manage workforce deployment, shift planning, and skill development initiatives.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping

• Ensure strict adherence to EHS policies, statutory regulations, and company safety standards.
• Promote a zero-accident culture through regular safety audits, training, and risk assessments.
• Drive workplace discipline, housekeeping, and 5S standards across the manufacturing facility.

Inventory & Cost Control

• Monitor and optimize raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory levels.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through process improvements and waste elimination.
• Support budgeting and cost management objectives for the plant.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• MBA/PGDM in Operations Management will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 10-19 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience leading production teams in HVAC, Air Handling Units (AHU), Precision Cooling, Data Center Cooling Solutions, Heat Exchangers, Chillers, Refrigeration Systems, or similar engineered manufacturing environments.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, assembly operations, and project-based manufacturing preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Production Planning & Control (PPC)
• Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, TPM, Six Sigma
• OEE Improvement & Productivity Enhancement
• Inventory Management
• Quality Systems & Root Cause Analysis
• Capacity Planning & Resource Optimization
• ERP/MRP Systems (SAP preferred)

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Results-oriented with a focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production Plan Adherence
• On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Productivity Improvement
• OEE Performance
• Quality Metrics (FPY, Rejection, Rework)
• Inventory Turns
• Manufacturing Cost Reduction
• Safety & Compliance Performance
• Employee Engagement & Team Development

Preferred Industry Background: HVAC Manufacturing, Data Center Cooling Solutions, Precision Air Conditioning, Air Handling Units (AHU), Chillers, Heat Exchangers, Industrial Cooling Systems, Electro-Mechanical Equipment Manufacturing.