Production Manager

Decotouch Paints Limited; Katni; Sur place; INR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Decotouch Paints Limited in India seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee dry‑mix mortar manufacturing including wall putty and tile adhesives. You will plan, supervise, and optimize daily operations across batching, mixing, packing, and dispatch.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on knowledge of process controls, adherence to safety standards, and cost control. You will coordinate material planning, quality checks, and productivity improvements in a medium to large plant.

Qualifications

• Experience in dry-mix mortar manufacturing.
• Hands-on knowledge of wall putty and tile adhesive production.
• Understanding of batching, mixing, and packing processes.
• Knowledge of production planning, inventory control, and cost analysis.
• Experience with industrial mixers, packing lines, and material-handling systems.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, production reporting, and ERP systems.

Responsabilités

• Plan daily, weekly, and monthly production according to demand.
• Oversee manufacturing of wall putty, tile adhesives, and other dry-mix products.
• Ensure batching, mixing, blending, sieving, and packing are performed properly.
• Monitor plant efficiency, downtime, and output to meet targets.
• Coordinate with maintenance for preventive and breakdown maintenance.

Connaissances

Dry-mix mortar

Wall putty production

Tile adhesive production

Production planning

ERP systems

MS Excel

Leadership

Team management

Outils

Industrial mixers

Packing machines

ERP software

Description du poste

1. Job Purpose

To manage and supervise the complete production operations of wall putty, tile adhesive, and other dry-mix mortar products, ensuring consistent product quality, optimum production efficiency, cost control, timely dispatch, and compliance with safety standards.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Production Planning and Execution

• Plan daily, weekly, and monthly production according to sales orders and dispatch requirements.
• Manage manufacturing of wall putty, tile adhesives, block jointing mortar, plaster, and other dry-mix products.
• Ensure proper batching, mixing, blending, sieving, and packing operations.
• Monitor production output, machine utilization, downtime, and overall plant efficiency.
• Ensure timely completion of production targets while minimizing wastage and rework.

B. Raw Material and Formulation Management

• Ensure availability and proper utilization of raw materials such as cement, graded silica sand, calcium carbonate, white cement, polymers, cellulose ethers, starch ethers, and other additives.
• Follow approved product formulations, batch sheets, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain accurate batch records, material consumption reports, and production documentation.
• Coordinate with R&D and Quality Control for formulation trials, product improvement, and troubleshooting.
• Minimize formulation deviations and raw material losses.

C. Quality Control

• Coordinate with the Quality Control team to maintain consistent product quality.
• Ensure compliance with approved product specifications and applicable standards.
• Monitor critical parameters such as particle size, moisture content, bulk density, workability, open time, adhesion strength, and setting characteristics, as applicable to each product.
• Investigate customer complaints, production deviations, and quality failures; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of raw materials and finished goods to prevent moisture contamination.

D. Plant and Equipment Management

• Supervise the operation of mixers, ribbon blenders, paddle mixers, elevators, conveyors, vibratory screens, silos, dust collectors, and automatic packing machines.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Reduce machine downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Ensure proper calibration of weighing systems, load cells, and batching equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping and equipment cleanliness to prevent cross-contamination.

E. Manpower Management

• Supervise production supervisors, machine operators, helpers, and packing personnel.
• Allocate manpower according to production schedules and operational requirements.
• Train employees on production procedures, equipment operation, quality requirements, and workplace safety.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, and discipline.

F. Cost Control and Productivity Improvement

• Control raw material consumption, packing material usage, power consumption, and production losses.
• Monitor production cost per metric ton and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Improve plant productivity through process optimization and lean manufacturing practices.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs), including production efficiency, rejection rate, downtime, and wastage.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production and consumption reports.

G. Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with factory safety procedures, PPE requirements, and applicable environmental regulations.
• Maintain dust-control systems and safe handling procedures for cement, silica-containing materials, and chemical additives.
• Ensure safe material storage, equipment guarding, and adherence to lockout/tagout procedures where applicable.
• Maintain production records and support internal, customer, and statutory audits.

3. Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of dry-mix mortar manufacturing processes.
• Practical experience with wall putty and tile adhesive production.
• Understanding of raw materials, formulations, batching, and mixing processes.
• Knowledge of production planning, inventory control, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Experience in handling industrial mixers, packing machines, and material-handling systems.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team-management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, production reporting, and ERP systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot production and quality issues independently.

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of daily and monthly production targets.
• Production cost per metric ton.
• Raw material consumption versus standard formulation.
• Batch rejection, rework, and material wastage percentages.
• Equipment uptime and production downtime.
• On-time production completion and dispatch support.
• Finished product quality and customer complaint rate.
• Compliance with safety, housekeeping, and documentation standards.

5. Expected Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in a dry‑mix mortar or construction chemicals manufacturing plant, with the ability to independently manage production planning, manpower, raw materials, equipment, quality coordination, and plant performance.

Preference: Candidates with direct experience in wall putty and tile adhesive manufacturing, automated batching and mixing systems, and medium- to large-scale production facilities.