Production Engineer

Texmaco Nymwag Rail & Components Private Limited; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

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Job summary

Texmaco Nymwag Rail & Components Private Limited is seeking a Production Manager to supervise the end-to-end manufacturing process in the freight car/rolling stock sector.

You will oversee manpower, machinery, materials, and budgets, ensuring on-time delivery, quality standards, and strict safety compliance while coordinating with engineering, purchasing and sales teams to meet company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or production engineering.
• 3–15 years of experience in production management in freight car/rolling stock manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality control and safety regulations in rail/heavy fabrication industries.
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of the production process to ensure timely, cost-effective output.
• Manage resources including manpower, machinery, materials, and finances.
• Monitor progress to keep production on schedule and adjust as needed.
• Ensure production meets company quality standards through inspections and tests.
• Enforce safety policies to protect workers and the environment.
• Manage inventory of raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods to avoid shortages.
• Control production costs, including labour, materials and equipment costs.
• Manage the production team, hiring, training, and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with engineering, purchasing and sales to align with company goals.
• Continuously identify improvements to reduce costs and boost efficiency.

Skills

Wagon engineering

Large-scale production

Quality control & safety

ERP & manufacturing tools

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/production engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purpose of the Role:

Execute all aspects of the production process to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely production of goods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring production as per plan.
• Responsible for managing the resources required for a production such as manpower, machinery, materials, and finances.
• Monitor the production progress to ensure that production is on schedule and to make any necessary adjustments to ensure the completion of the project timely.
• Ensure that the production process meets the quality standards set by the company. This involves conducting regular inspections and tests to ensure that the products meet the required standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that the production processes are safe for the workers and the environment. They must enforce safety policies and procedures to minimize accidents and injuries in the workplace.
• Responsible for Manage the inventory levels of raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished goods to ensure that the production process is not interrupted by a shortage of materials.
• Managing the production costs to ensure that production is cost-effective and profitable for the company. This includes managing labour costs, materials costs, and equipment costs.
• Responsible for managing the production team, including the hiring and training of new employees, and the performance appraisal of existing employees.
• Work closely with other departments such as engineering, purchasing, and sales to ensure that the production process is in line with the company's goals and objectives.
• Constantly look for ways to improve the production process, reduce costs, and increase efficiency and productivity.

Competencies and Experience:

• TechnicalKnowledge of wagon engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in executing large-scale production projects.
• Understanding of quality control and safety regulations in rail industry / heavy fabrication industries.
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.

Behavioural

• Strong execution skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Problem-solving skills and decision-making ability
• Team management and conflict resolution skills
• Adaptability and willingness to learn and embrace change.

Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 3 to 15 years of experience in production management in a freight car/ rolling stock manufacturing company
• Proficiency in computer software programs such as Microsoft Office and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Knowledge of production processes and procedures, including welding, assembly, and testing