Production Manager (Fabrication Manufacturing)

Job Title: - Production Manager Department

Production / Manufacturing

Reporting To: - General Manager/Director

Job Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all production activities in a fabrication manufacturing facility. The role ensures production targets are achieved while maintaining quality standards, cost efficiency, safety compliance, and on-time delivery. The Production Manager is also responsible for effective shop floor management, manpower planning, process improvement, and coordination with other departments.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Control

Plan and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.

Ensure production targets are achieved within the planned timeline.

Monitor production output and optimize machine utilization.

Coordinate with the Planning, Purchase, Quality, and Maintenance departments to ensure uninterrupted production.

Shop Floor Management

Supervise all fabrication processes, including cutting, bending, welding, machining, grinding, assembly, and finishing.

Ensure adherence to approved work instructions and production processes.

Monitor workflow to eliminate bottlenecks and improve productivity.

Ensure efficient utilization of machinery, tools, materials, and equipment.

Maintain production records, reports, and shift documentation.

Manpower Management

Allocate manpower according to production requirements.

Lead, motivate, and supervise supervisors, operators, welders, fitters, helpers, and contract workers.

Monitor attendance, discipline, productivity, and employee performance.

Identify training needs and conduct skill development programs.

Resolve shop floor issues and maintain healthy employee relations.

Quality Assurance

Ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards.

Minimize rejection, rework, and scrap through process control.

Coordinate with the Quality department for inspections and corrective actions.

Implement preventive actions for recurring quality issues.

Productivity & Continuous Improvement

Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reduce production cycle time and manufacturing costs.

Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and labor productivity.

Monitor production KPIs and prepare performance reports.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Promote a safe working environment and ensure proper use of PPE.

Conduct safety meetings and participate in accident investigations.

Maintain housekeeping standards across the shop floor.

Inventory & Material Control

Monitor raw material availability and consumption.

Minimize material wastage and optimize inventory usage.

Coordinate with Stores for timely material issuance and stock control.

Maintenance Coordination

Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.

Ensure machines are available for planned production.

Report equipment issues and monitor maintenance effectiveness.

Documentation & Reporting

Prepare daily production reports, manpower reports, downtime reports, and efficiency reports.

Analyze production data and recommend improvements.

Maintain production records in accordance with company procedures.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.

8–15 years of experience in fabrication or sheet metal manufacturing, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, welding, sheet metal fabrication, machining, and assembly.

Production planning and scheduling expertise.

Excellent shop floor supervision skills.

Strong leadership and manpower management abilities.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and OEE.

Ability to analyze production data and solve operational problems.

Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.

Good communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Production target achievement.

On-time delivery performance.

Production efficiency and machine utilization.

Labor productivity.

Rejection, rework, and scrap percentage.

Downtime reduction.

Inventory and material utilization.

Safety compliance and accident-free operations.

Attendance and manpower productivity.

Customer quality performance.

Working Conditions

Manufacturing plant and shop floor environment.

Regular interaction with production teams, maintenance, quality, stores, planning, and senior management.

May require shift supervision and extended working hours to meet production commitments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹450,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance

Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

Pirana, Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

10 key typing: 5 years (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

Work Location: In person