Sr. Manager - Production (Polishing)

Aequs; Hubli; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequs is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily polishing operations in our Karnataka facility. You will plan, organize, and monitor production to meet targets while optimizing manpower, machines, and materials.

The role emphasizes reducing downtime and driving continuous improvement in quality, safety, and efficiency. You will develop and mentor supervisors and engineers, uphold standards, and collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and SCM to deliver reliable performance and

Qualifications

• Plan, organize, and monitor daily polishing operations to meet production targets.
• Minimize downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and monitor daily polishing operations to meet production targets.
• Optimize manpower, machines, consumables, and other resources.
• Review production schedules and ensure timely execution per customer requirements.
• Minimize downtime and improve OEE.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications throughout the polishing process.
• Coordinate with Quality teams to address customer complaints and quality concerns.
• Identify opportunities for productivity enhancement and cost reduction.
• Lead and develop production supervisors, engineers, and shop floor personnel.
• Ensure workforce discipline, engagement, and motivation.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all EHS regulations.
• Monitor operational costs related to polishing activities.
• Prepare and present production reports, MIS, and dashboards.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, SCM for smooth operations.

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Six Sigma

Quality assurance

Cost management

Reporting

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Production Management

• Plan, organize, and monitor daily polishing operations to achieve production targets.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, consumables, and other resources.
• Review production schedules and ensure timely execution as per customer requirements.
• Minimize downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications throughout the polishing process.
• Monitor defect levels and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with Quality teams to address customer complaints and quality concerns.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives to reduce rework and rejection rates.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for productivity enhancement and cost reduction.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, or similar improvement methodologies.
• Standardize processes and develop SOPs for polishing operations.
• Monitor KPIs and initiate improvement projects.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop production supervisors, engineers, and shop floor personnel.
• Conduct performance reviews and skill development programs.
• Ensure workforce discipline, engagement, and motivation.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) regulations.
• Conduct safety audits and risk assessments.
• Drive zero-accident and safe-working initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and statutory requirements.

Cost & Budget Management

• Monitor operational costs related to polishing activities.
• Control consumption of polishing materials, tools, and utilities.
• Support annual budgeting and cost-saving initiatives.
• Analyze production losses and implement corrective measures.

Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, SCM, and other departments for smooth operations.
• Prepare and present production reports, MIS, and performance dashboards.
• Participate in management reviews and strategic planning discussions.