Senior Manager Production

Interwood Mobel; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 2,750,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture manufacturer in Pakistan seeks an experienced Sr. Manager/Manager of Production to oversee all production activities. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of manufacturing experience, a strong grasp of production planning, and effective leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, ensuring quality standards, and implementing automation solutions. The role offers benefits like medical insurance, paid leaves, and an incentive scheme.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Provident Fund

EOBI

Paid Leaves

Easy loan & advance facility

Incentive Scheme

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in production planning and operations.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate production data and manage budgets.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration and talent development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute monthly production schedules based on business targets.
• Ensure timely achievement of production targets for stock and custom orders.
• Coordinate with R&D and QC teams for NPD Zero Batch approvals.

Skills

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

ERP systems

Team management

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

MBA or Master's in Operations/Production Management

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.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 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.