Job Title: Manufacturing Head Department: Manufacturing Reporting To: Director / Managing Director Location: Pune (At Factory) Job Summary The Manufacturing Head will be responsible for leading and managing the complete manufacturing and fabrication operations of the company, ensuring productivity, quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery of projects. The role requires strong expertise in handling large-scale fabrication jobs, EPC projects, and manufacturing activities related to API, Biotech, and Chemical industries. The candidate should have a solid background in heavy fabrication, process equipment manufacturing, industrial project execution, and quality-driven manufacturing systems.

Key Responsibilities 1. Production & Manufacturing Operations - Lead end-to-end manufacturing and fabrication operations.

- Ensure achievement of production targets as per project timelines and customer commitments.
- Handle large and critical fabrication jobs with proper planning, monitoring, and execution.
- Improve shop-floor productivity, machine utilization, and manpower efficiency.
- Coordinate closely with design, projects, planning, procurement, and QA/QC teams.
- EPC Project Coordination - Support execution of EPC projects from manufacturing perspective.
- Ensure timely fabrication and delivery of equipment and systems for EPC projects.
- Coordinate with project teams for technical requirements, documentation, and execution schedules.
- Manage manufacturing challenges related to complex industrial projects.
- Quality & Compliance - Ensure adherence to quality standards, customer specifications, and industry requirements.
- Implement robust quality control systems for fabrication, welding, assembly, and testing.




- Reduce rejection, rework, and customer complaints through process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with safety and statutory standards. 4.

Process

Improvement & Cost Control - Drive continuous improvement initiatives in productivity, quality, safety, and cost optimization.

- Implement lean manufacturing practices and process improvements.
- Optimize material usage and reduce manufacturing wastage.
- Team Leadership - Lead and mentor production engineers, supervisors, and shop-floor teams.
- Develop a performance-oriented manufacturing culture.
- Identify training and skill development requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience - Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

- 12–15 years of experience in manufacturing and fabrication operations.
- Experience in manufacturing for API, Biotech, Chemical, or Process industries is mandatory.
- EPC project experience preferred.
- OEM manufacturing experience preferred.
- Strong exposure to heavy fabrication, stainless steel process equipment, piping, skids, tanks, and industrial systems.
- Experience in handling large manufacturing teams and industrial projects.

Required Skills - Manufacturing & fabrication management

- EPC project coordination
- Knowledge of API/Biotech/Chemical industry standards
- Welding and fabrication processes
- Production planning and execution
- Quality systems and compliance
- Cost control and productivity improvement
- Leadership and team management
- ERP/MIS reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - On-time project delivery
- Production efficiency
- Quality compliance
- Reduction in rejection and rework
- Cost optimization
- Customer satisfaction
- Safety performance

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