Production Manager

Jobskey Search and Selection; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a skilled PRODUCT MANAGER in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of plant operations and production activities to guarantee high-quality outputs. Ideal applicants will possess 7-10 years of experience in a packaging environment and have a BE/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Key skills include inventory management, supplier negotiation, and proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and Excel. Strong English communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in production management, preferably in packaging industry.
• Hands-on experience with contract management and procurement.
• Ability to manage production and quality activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for plant operations and leading the production team.
• Plan equipment and manpower requirements to meet production schedules.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Production management

Inventory management

Supplier relationship management

Cost management

Multi-tasking

English communication

Education

BE/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CorelDraw

Microsoft Excel

Odoo

Job description

Reporting to: Director, Ei India, Sarjapur

Experience range: 7-10 years

Qualification: BE/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

This role of PRODUCT MANAGER is responsible for all aspects of plant operations and the production team to manufacture the high quality products.

Production Management

• Plan equipment, material and manpower requirements to meet production daily schedule.
• Set plant layout & production process flow.
• focus on in Inventory Planning, Forecasting, Customer Satisfaction, Controlling costs & Storage.
• Material requirement planning (MRP) Based on Identifying Requirements like Quantity in hand, Quantity on open purchase order, Quantity in/or Planned for Manufacturing & Sales forecast.
• Material requirement planning (MRP) Primary MRP Reports, Planned orders, Order release notices, Changes in due dates, Cancellations of open orders & Inventory status data.
• Analyzing sales data, trends, and customer demands to create inventory forecasts.
• Creating purchase orders for raw materials or components, based on production schedules and inventory levels Like RM (Raw Material), WIP (Work in Progress), SFG (Semi Finished Goods) & FG (Finished Goods).
• Monitoring inventory levels to ensure that they remain within set parameters at all times
• Transformation of Raw Material in Semi Finish products by mechanical process like sawing, hotwire cutting. Install related fixtures and tooling.
• Assembly of Semi Finish products by gluing, screw and other manual process.
• To increase the production with minimum rejection; it means optimize the cuts of small sizes from big raw material panels to have less waste of Raw Material. Minimize overall production costs while maximizing productivity.
• Organizing Workflow: Planning and prioritizing production orders. Scheduling workers to meet production targets.
• Continuous Planning, scheduling and monitoring material movement in production cycle to ensure continuous operations.
• Track material shortages on individual Customer and provide immediate resolution.
• Plan and coordinate in process work distribution activities for each customer with teammates.
• Supervising the manufacturing processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner.
• Develop and implement production processes for process enhancements
• Coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials or components to meet production schedules
• Communicating with suppliers about pricing changes or order status updates.
• Supplier Sourcing: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery capabilities.
• Negotiation: Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contract terms with suppliers.
• Purchase Order Management: Create, issue, and track purchase orders (POs) to ensure timely procurement of goods/services.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with vendors for smooth communication, problem-solving, and performance monitoring.
• Cost Management: Analyze and control procurement costs to achieve budget efficiency and savings.

Contract Management

• Draft and manage procurement contracts, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with inventory and warehouse teams to align procurement with inventory needs and avoid overstock/stockouts.
• Procurement Reporting & Documentation
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, and generate reports for audits or performance reviews.

Skills and experience required

• Hands on experience as Production Manager in production department of a packaging industry. Should have at 3-4 years experience as Production manager
• Most preferred if experienced in production of temperature-controlled packaging systems.
• Should have had experience in a small production unit. (where we one has to manage the team , production and quality )
• Experience in planning and scheduling manufacturing projects.
• Experience in Organizing Workflow: Planning and prioritizing production orders. Scheduling workers to meet production targets.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Managing the production and quality activities .
• Ability to set up new machine on production
• Should be able to operate machines when required
• Ability to use Forklift or stackers
• Experience in contract management.
• Experience in Inventory , stores Management and relevant procurement.
• Hands on experience in Supply chain management
• Prior experience in Alternate vendor selection and development. Well versed in maintaining relationship with vendors/suppliers.
• Hands on experience in New product /project development.
• Hands on experience in CAD (AutoCAD) and graphic design software (CorelDraw)
• Good experience using Microsoft Office . Especially, Handson experience using Excel to do Bill of Material(BOM)
• Advanced skills in ERP system . Preferred experience in using Odoo project (On-Demand Open Object )
• Must have Good ENGLISH communication skills : Both spoken and writing skills
• Knowledge of French will be an added advantage

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