Production Manager

JFE Shoji Trade; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

JFE Shoji Trade in Pune, India seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, planning, manpower, quality, safety, and cost optimization across electro-mechanical sheet-metal processes.

The role requires hands-on expertise in slitting, CTL, core-stacking and line supervision, with a focus on KPI delivery, continuous improvement, and strict adherence to ISO and IATF standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning and execution in metal/steel manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, Kanban.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Hands-on supervision of slitting lines, CTL, notching presses and stacking tables.
• Ability to analyse production data and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production activities.
• Ensure achievement of production targets, productivity and on-time dispatches.
• Monitor actual vs planned production and take corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Sales, Quality, Maintenance, Stores and Dispatch teams.

Skills

Slitting lines

CTL lines

Notching presses

Stacking tables

Core-stacking/building

Production planning

Process control

Materials handling

Inventory management

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

TPM

Six Sigma

QC tools

Poka-Yoke

Kanban

ERP systems

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

IATF 16949

Shop-floor safety

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Plan, schedule, and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production activities based on customer orders and sales requirements.
• Ensure achievement of production targets, productivity, and scheduled dispatches.
• Monitor actual production against planned production and implement corrective actions for deviations.
• Coordinate with Sales, Quality, Maintenance, Stores, and Dispatch teams to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery.
• Ensure efficient utilization of machinery, manpower, raw materials, and other resources.

2. Manufacturing Operations

• Manage and supervise slitting lines, Cut-to-Length (CTL) lines, notching presses, automatic/semi-automatic stacking tables, and transformer core-stacking/building operations.
• Ensure smooth material flow, minimum process interruptions, and effective production-line utilization.
• Monitor machine performance, production output, rejection rates, and downtime.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve production efficiency.

3. Quality Management & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure adherence to product specifications, customer requirements, and established quality standards.
• Prepare, review, and implement work instructions, method statements, and quality control plans in coordination with the Quality Department.
• Investigate production defects, process deviations, and customer complaints, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement through Kaizen, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and other problem-solving techniques.
• Should be internal auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949

4. Manpower & Team Management

• Allocate manpower according to production requirements and ensure effective shift-wise deployment.
• Lead, supervise, train, and develop production teams to achieve departmental objectives.
• Monitor employee productivity, discipline, skill development, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Resolve shop-floor operational issues and coordinate with relevant departments for timely corrective action.

5. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with factory safety procedures, PPE requirements, and applicable workplace safety regulations.
• Conduct routine shop-floor safety inspections and promote a safe working culture.
• Identify workplace hazards and implement preventive measures to minimize accidents and unsafe practices.
• Ensure proper implementation of 5S, housekeeping, and safety standards across production areas.

6. Cost Control & Inventory Management

• Monitor production costs, material consumption, scrap generation, and wastage.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and energy-efficiency measures without compromising Safety & Quality.
• Coordinate with Stores and Purchase teams to ensure optimum inventory levels and material availability.
• Maintain production records, MIS reports, and performance data for management review.

7. Maintenance & Operational Excellence

• Coordinate with the Maintenance Department for preventive maintenance and breakdown resolution.
• Monitor equipment availability and minimize production losses caused by machine downtime.
• Analyse recurring breakdowns and production bottlenecks and implement improvement measures.
• Ensure proper maintenance of production equipment, utilities, and shop-floor facilities.

8. Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
• Analyse key performance indicators such as production achievement, productivity, rejection, scrap, downtime, and on-time delivery.
• Identify performance gaps, develop action plans, and report progress to management.
• Ensure proper documentation of production activities and compliance with internal procedures.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in slitting lines and Cut-to-Length (CTL) operations.
• Knowledge of electrical steel (CRGO) processing, transformer core manufacturing, and sheet- metal processing is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical steel processing, transformer core manufacturing, and sheet-metal processing is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with notching presses, stacking tables, and core-stacking/building operations.
• Good understanding of production planning, process control, material handling, and inventory management.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Six Sigma, QC tools, Poka-Yoke, and Kanban.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949 standards.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance coordination, shop-floor safety, and quality management systems.
• Ability to analyse production data, prepare MIS reports, and implement corrective actions.

Preferred candidate profile

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, production planning, manpower management, quality, safety, and cost optimization. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in electrical steel processing, particularly transformer core manufacturing, slitting lines, Cut-to-Length (CTL) lines, and related sheet-metal processing operations.

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring production targets, maintaining product quality, improving operational efficiency, optimizing resource utilization, and achieving on-time customer deliveries while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Required Behavioural Skills

• Strong leadership and team-management abilities.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and execution skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication and cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Cost-conscious approach with a focus on productivity and continuous improvement.
• Good decision-making and time-management skills.