Production Manager

Texmaco Nymwag Rail & Components; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Texmaco Nymwag Rail & Components is seeking a production leader to steer planning and organization of manufacturing activities, ensuring smooth workflow and on-time delivery. You will manage manpower, machinery, materials and budgets, while enforcing safety and quality standards in a rail environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, optimizing processes, and collaborating with engineering, purchasing and sales to align with company goals and drive cost efficiency and productivity

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wagon engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in managing large-scale production projects.
• Understanding of quality control and safety regulations in rail industry.
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and organizing the production activities to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of production.
• Responsible for managing the resources required for a production such as manpower, machinery, materials, and finances.
• Monitor the production progress to ensure that the production is on schedule and to make any necessary adjustments to ensure the timely completion of the project.
• Ensure that the production process is meeting 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.
• 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 the 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.

Skills

Wagon engineering

Manufacturing processes

Large-scale production

Quality control

Safety regulations

Project management

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and organizing the production activities to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of production.
• Responsible for managing the resources required for a production such as manpower, machinery, materials, and finances.
• Monitor the production progress to ensure that the production is on schedule and to make any necessary adjustments to ensure the timely completion of the project.
• Ensure that the production process is meeting 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.
• 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 the 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.

Preferred candidate profile

Technical

• Knowledge of wagon engineering and manufacturing processes
• Experience in managing large-scale production projects
• Understanding of quality control and safety regulations in rail industry
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools and technologies
• Knowledge of project management methodologies

Behavioural

• Strong leadership 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.