Senior Manager Production

interwood mobel; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A furniture manufacturing company in Lahore is seeking a Sr. Manager/Manager of Production. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in production planning and operations, along with strong leadership and analytical skills. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and implementing automation solutions. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and a provident fund.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Provident Fund

EOBI

Paid Leaves

Easy loan & advance facility

Incentive Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in production planning and operations.
• Proficiency in production workflows, capacity planning, lean manufacturing, and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate production data.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute monthly and quarterly production schedules.
• Ensure timely achievement of production targets.
• Lead the implementation of a Capacity Resource Planning system.

Skills

Production workflows

Capacity planning

Lean manufacturing

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or related field

MBA or Master's in Operations/Production Management

Tools

AI tools

Project management software

Job description

The Sr. Manager/Manager of Production is responsible for managing all production activities in a cost-effective way, ensuring

efficient processes, and maintaining high standards in the manufacturing of KDW, Home and Office Furniture,

NPD, Mocks and project-related products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute monthly and quarterly production schedules in line with business targets, giving priority to urgent, complaint-related, mock, NPD, and NPD Zero Batch orders.
• Ensure timely achievement of production targets for both stock and custom orders while meeting delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with R&D, QC, and Technical teams to obtain necessary approvals for NPD Zero Batch items before initiating large-scale production.
• Lead the implementation of a Capacity Resource Planning system in partnership with Technical and IT teams to enhance productivity and optimize operational efficiency.
• Manage day-to-day production activities to ensure compliance with quality standards and adherence to scheduled production timelines.
• Introduce and oversee the use of project management tools and AI technologies to automate workflows, streamline operations, and reduce manual interventions.
• Monitor and control production costs, ensuring alignment with budgeted targets and maintaining operations within break-even thresholds.
• Implement strategies to reduce rework and wastage, ensuring adherence to QC benchmarks and improving overall production throughput.
• Collaborate with the IT department to integrate AI-driven dashboards and reporting tools for real-time performance monitoring and decision-making.
• Work closely with the Head of Technical to ensure smooth onboarding of new orders into the production cycle without delays or quality issues.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and leadership development through structured succession planning across all production units.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; MBA or Master's in Operations/Production Management is preferred.
• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in production planning and operations, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in production workflows, capacity planning, lean manufacturing, and ERP systems; familiarity with AI tools and project management software is a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate production data, manage budgets, and drive process optimization while ensuring quality.
• Effective leadership and team management capabilities, with experience in cross-functional collaboration and talent development.
• Proven track record of implementing automation solutions and digital tools to streamline operations and minimize manual intervention.

• Medical Insurance
• Provident Fund
• EOBI
• Paid Leaves
• Easy loan & advance facility
• Incentive Scheme as per organizational policy