Operations Head

New swan Autocomp Pvt Ltd

Kohara

On-site

INR 558,000 - 837,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

New Swan Autocomp Pvt Ltd is seeking an ambitious Operations Head – Production to lead end-to-end manufacturing of agricultural implements. The candidate will drive production targets, optimize manpower and machines, ensure quality, and deliver on-time production in a full-time onsite role.

The role requires extensive experience in farm equipment manufacturing, strong leadership, and hands-on shop-floor management across multiple processes, including fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly.

Qualifications

15–25 years of manufacturing experience
Experience in farm equipment/agricultural implements manufacturing
Hands-on exposure to production lines and shop-floor management
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Production Engineering required
MBA/PGDM in Operations or Production Management is an added advantage

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations from raw material to finished equipment
Achieve daily, weekly and monthly production targets; monitor productivity and bottlenecks
Ensure product quality, cost control, and on-time delivery
Coordinate with maintenance, PPC, Purchase, Stores, Quality and Dispatch
Drive Lean, Kaizen, 5S, TPM and Poka‑Yoke initiatives
Develop and mentor shop-floor teams; manage contractors
Support New Product Development and line setup; ensure production readiness
Maintain safety, SOPs and compliance across the plant
Monitor KPIs: OEE, productivity, rejection, downtime, WIP, etc.

Skills

Production management

Shop-floor management

Fabrication

Welding

Assembly

Production planning

Capacity management

Manpower optimization

Machine optimization

Cost reduction

Quality control

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

TPM

Problem solving

Leadership

ERP/SAP

Production MIS

Communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical / Production Engineering

MBA/PGDM in Operations/Production Management

Tools

ERP/SAP

Production MIS

Job description

Job Description – Operations Head – Production

Position: Operations Head – Production
Department: Production / Operations
Industry: Farm Equipment / Agricultural Implements Manufacturing
Location: [Plant Location]
Reporting To: Managing Director / Executive Director / Plant Head
Experience: 15–25 Years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical / Production Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Operations Head – Production to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations for agricultural implements and farm equipment. The role will be responsible for achieving production targets, improving productivity, controlling manufacturing costs, ensuring product quality, optimizing manpower and machine utilization, and ensuring timely delivery.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in farm equipment, agricultural implements, tractor attachments, heavy engineering or automotive/component manufacturing, with hands‑on exposure to production lines and shop‑floor management.

1. Production & Manufacturing Operations

Lead complete production operations from raw material to finished agricultural equipment.
Ensure achievement of daily, weekly and monthly production targets.
Manage production lines covering cutting, bending, fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, shot blasting, painting/powder coating and final inspection.
Optimize manpower, machine capacity, material flow and production layouts.
Monitor line productivity, cycle time, output and bottlenecks.
Ensure smooth production flow and minimize downtime and production stoppages.

2. Production Planning & PPC Coordination

Coordinate closely with PPC, Purchase, Stores, Quality and Dispatch for production planning.
Ensure production schedules are aligned with customer orders and delivery commitments.
Review daily production plans and actual achievement.
Identify capacity constraints and implement corrective actions.
Maintain optimum WIP and finished‑goods inventory.

3. Quality & Process Control

Ensure adherence to defined quality standards and process parameters.
Work closely with the Quality team to reduce rejection, rework, customer complaints and process variation.
Implement root‑cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
Drive Poka‑Yoke, 5S, Kaizen, 7 QC Tools and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure first‑time‑right production and process discipline.

4. Cost & Productivity Improvement

Drive reduction in manufacturing cost, wastage, rework, overtime and material consumption.
Improve manpower productivity and machine utilization.
Monitor production KPIs such as:
OEE
Production efficiency
Rejection & rework %
Labour productivity
Machine utilization
Downtime
On‑time production
Conversion cost
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.

5. Shop‑Floor & Team Management

Lead Production Managers, Production Engineers, Supervisors, Operators and contract manpower.
Set departmental targets and monitor individual/team performance.
Develop manpower skills through training and multi‑skilling.
Maintain discipline and ensure adherence to SOPs and work instructions.
Build a performance‑driven and safety‑focused shop‑floor culture.

6. Maintenance Coordination

Coordinate with Maintenance for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
Minimize machine breakdowns and production losses.
Ensure availability of critical machines, tools, fixtures and equipment.
Support capacity expansion and installation of new machinery.

7. New Product Development & New Line Setup

Support NPD and Engineering teams in new agricultural equipment development.
Ensure manufacturing feasibility and production readiness.
Participate in process planning, line layout, tooling and fixture development.
Support new product trials, pilot production and production ramp‑up.

8. Safety & Compliance

Ensure strict implementation of plant safety procedures.
Maintain safe working conditions across production areas.
Ensure compliance with company SOPs, statutory requirements and applicable quality/environmental systems.
Conduct regular shop‑floor audits and corrective actions.

9. Continuous Improvement

Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Poka‑Yoke and waste reduction initiatives.
Improve material movement and production‑line balancing.
Identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the plant.

Preferred Industry Experience

Agricultural Implements / Farm Equipment
Tractor Attachments
Agricultural Machinery
Heavy Engineering
Automotive Components
Construction Equipment
Tractor / Off‑Highway Equipment
Fabrication & Welding‑based Manufacturing

Preferred product exposure:

Rotavator, Cultivator, Potato Digger, Plough, Mulcher, Slasher, Hay Rake, Seed Drill, Power Weeder, Tractor Attachments and similar agricultural implements.

Required Skills