Production Executive

Hindustan Unilever (HUL); Dadra and Nagar Haveli; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is seeking a Production Executive at its Silvassa Factory. The role oversees daily production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety within our manufacturing facilities.

You will supervise production teams, monitor processes, lead continuous improvement, and collaborate with multiple departments to optimize workflow. The position requires 3–5 years’ experience in production/manufacturing, preferably FMCG, and a mechanical/production engineering background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Production) or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment, preferably FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations and supervise production teams.
• Monitor processes for quality, output, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental standards and company policies.
• Coordinate with supply chain, QA, engineering to optimize flow and resolve issues.
• Analyze production data and report KPIs.
• Manage maintenance schedules and coordinate with engineering for repairs.
• Identify bottlenecks and deviations; implement solutions.
• Support new product introductions and process development.
• Coordinate with planning for raw materials and finished goods stock.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MES

ERP

Job description

About Unilever

About Unilever:

Job Title

Production Executive

Location

Silvassa Factory

Job Summary

The Production Executive is responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to safety standards within our manufacturing facilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise production teams, including scheduling, performance management, and training.
• Monitor production processes to ensure optimal output, quality control, and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement and maintain WCM and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, health and safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with other departments (e. g. , supply chain, quality assurance, engineering) to optimize production flow and resolve operational issues.
• Analyse production data and generate reports to identify areas for improvement and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Oversee equipment maintenance schedules and coordinate with engineering for repairs and upgrades.
• Identify and implement solutions to production bottlenecks and quality deviations.
• Participate in new product introductions and process development projects.
• Manage raw material inventories and finished goods stock levels in coordination with planning.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Production) or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably within the FMCG sector.
• Proven experience in leading and managing production teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality management systems (e. g. , ISO), and health and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement methodologies (e. g. , Lean, Six Sigma).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in using manufacturing execution systems (MES) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Flexibility to work in shifts and manage unforeseen production challenges.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

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