Production Manager

Steerway Business Consultants; Rajkot; On-site; INR 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Steerway Business Consultants in Rajkot, Gujarat is seeking an experienced Production Manager to take full responsibility for the manufacturing process of decorative products.

The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, strong production planning and costing skills, and proficiency in MS Excel. You will lead 5 Supervisors and about 80 workers, coordinating across cutting, moulding, shaping, dyeing, assembly, finishing and packing to ensure on-time, quality production.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline.
• 3-5 years in manufacturing.
• Experience managing 80+ workers through supervisors/line leaders.
• Strong knowledge of production planning and costing.
• Proficiency in MS Excel for MIS and costing.
• Ability to handle rush orders and seasonal workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily, weekly and monthly production targets as per orders and despatch schedules.
• Lead and manage 5 Production Supervisors and approximately 80 workers.
• Allocate manpower across cutting, moulding, shaping, dyeing, assembly, finishing and packing.
• Monitor production against targets and ensure on-time completion of orders.
• Take quick decisions during rush orders, seasonal workload and manpower shortages.
• Prepare accurate product-wise costing including material, labour, overheads, wastage and margins.
• Maintain BOMs, costing sheets and updated material rates with Purchase and Accounts.
• Control raw material wastage and improve productivity and cost efficiency.
• Maintain MS Excel and MIS reports for production, output vs target, productivity and wastage.
• Ensure product quality through first-piece approval, checks and final inspection.
• Identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Purchase, Store, Maintenance, QC and Despatch departments.

Skills

Production planning

Product costing

MS Excel

Team management

Decision making

Shop-floor management

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Urgent Hiring Production Manager

Industry: Decorative Products Manufacturing
Location: GIDC, Rajkot, Gujarat
Department: Production / Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent
Experience: 3-5 Years in Manufacturing
Salary: 30,000-50,000 per month (Negotiable for the right candidate)
Reporting To: Operations Head
Team Size: 5 Supervisors + 80 Workers

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, hands‑on and result‑oriented Production Manager to take complete responsibility for the manufacturing process of artificial flowers and decorative products.

The ideal candidate should be strong in production planning, product costing, MS Excel, team management and quick decision‑making, with the ability to independently handle critical shop‑floor situations and ensure timely production with minimum wastage.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily, weekly and monthly production targets as per orders and despatch schedules.
• Lead and manage 5 Production Supervisors and approximately 80 workers.
• Allocate manpower across cutting, moulding, shaping, dyeing, assembly, finishing and packing processes.
• Monitor production against targets and ensure on‑time completion of orders.
• Take quick decisions during rush orders, seasonal workload, manpower shortages and production pressure.
• Prepare accurate product‑wise costing, including material, labour, overheads, wastage and profit margins.
• Maintain BOMs, costing sheets and updated material rates in coordination with Purchase and Accounts.
• Control raw material wastage and improve productivity and cost efficiency.
• Maintain excellent MS Excel and MIS reports for production, output vs target, worker productivity, line efficiency and wastage.
• Ensure product quality through first‑piece approval, process checks and final inspection.
• Identify root causes of quality issues and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Purchase, Store, Maintenance, QC and Despatch departments.
• Maintain discipline, attendance, housekeeping, 5S and safety on the production floor.
• Handle worker grievances, absenteeism and manpower deployment without affecting production.
• Present daily production performance and operational issues to management.

Candidate Requirements

• Graduate in any discipline.
• 35 years of relevant manufacturing production experience.
• Experience managing 80+ workers through supervisors / line leaders.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, product costing and MS Excel.
• Must be capable of preparing costing for existing and new products accurately and quickly.
• Ability to work under heavy seasonal workload and take fast, practical decisions independently.
• Strong problem‑solving skills related to material, manpower, quality, machines and delivery.
• Gujarati and Hindi mandatory; basic English for reports and communication.
• Hands‑on, disciplined, result‑oriented and capable of managing the production floor independently.
• Ideal Profile: A practical and experienced Production Manager who can manage the complete manufacturing cycle, lead a large production team, control costing and wastage, and ensure smooth, timely and quality production.