Production Manager

Nitika Pharmaceutical Specialities Pvt. Ltd; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Nitika Pharmaceutical Specialities Pvt. Ltd is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations, optimize processes, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires guiding production teams, driving continuous improvement, and coordinating with planning, quality, maintenance, procurement, and supply chain departments. Ideal candidates will have 8–12 years in production/manufacturing, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engineering or related field.
• 8–12 years in production/manufacturing with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of production planning, process optimization, quality systems, and maintenance coordination.
• Experience with ERP systems and production reporting tools.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production operations to achieve production targets.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Optimize manpower, equipment utilization, and production schedules for maximum efficiency.
• Monitor production KPIs such as productivity, OEE, rejection rates, downtime, and on-time delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors and shop-floor teams.
• Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Procurement, and Supply Chain departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure proper inventory control and minimize production losses and material wastage.
• Prepare production reports, analyze performance metrics, and present operational updates to management.
• Support new product introductions and process improvements.
• Manage compliance with statutory, environmental, and safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Decision making

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Six Sigma

Data-driven decisions

Production planning

Process optimization

Quality systems

Maintenance coordination

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Production reporting tools

Job description

Nitika Pharmaceutical Specialities Pvt. Ltd | Full time

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and optimize manufacturing operations while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing production teams, achieving operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and oversee daily production operations to achieve production targets.

Ensure adherence to quality standards, safety regulations, and company policies.

Optimize manpower, equipment utilization, and production schedules for maximum efficiency.

Monitor production KPIs such as productivity, OEE, rejection rates, downtime, and on-time delivery.

Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors and shop-floor teams.

Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Procurement, and Supply Chain departments to ensure smooth operations.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, or Six Sigma methodologies.

Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Ensure proper inventory control and minimize production losses and material wastage.

Prepare production reports, analyze performance metrics, and present operational updates to management.

Support new product introductions and process improvements.

Manage compliance with statutory, environmental, and safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.

8–12 years of experience in production or manufacturing operations, with leadership responsibilities.

Strong understanding of production planning, process optimization, quality systems, and maintenance coordination.

Experience with ERP systems and production reporting tools.

Excellent leadership, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.

Effective people management and team-building skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and deliver results under pressure.

If you have a passion for operational excellence and leading high-performing manufacturing teams, we encourage you to apply.