Job Title: Operations Manager

Department: Operations / Production

Reports To: Plant Head / Factory Manager / Director

Job Summary

The operations manager is responsible for leading and managing all manufacturing operations to ensure protected, efficient, and cost-effective production while maintaining the highest quality standards. The role includes overseeing production, planning, maintenance, quality, inventory, logistics, and workforce management to achieve operational excellence and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

Plan, organise, and monitor daily manufacturing activities to meet production targets.

Ensure optimum utilisation of manpower, machinery, and materials.

Monitor production schedules and ensure on-time delivery.

Minimise downtime and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Process Improvement

Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.

Improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

Quality Management

Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 or relevant standards).

Monitor product quality and reduce defects, rework, and customer complaints.

Coordinate with the Quality team to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Maintenance & Asset Management

Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.

Ensure maximum machine availability and reliability.

Monitor maintenance KPIs and equipment performance.

Inventory & Supply Chain

Manage raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory.

Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure uninterrupted production.

Optimize inventory levels while reducing waste.

Team Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and operators.

Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs.

Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.

Health, Safety & Compliance





Ensure compliance with EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) regulations.

Promote secure working practices and conduct regular safety audits.

Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental, and labour regulations.

Financial & Operational Control

Prepare and manage departmental budgets.

Monitor production costs and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Analyse operational data and prepare monthly MIS reports for management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.

MBA/PGDM in Operations Management is preferred.

Experience

12–15 years of manufacturing experience.

Minimum 3–5 years in an Operations Manager role.

Experience in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, and ERP systems is preferred.

Required Skills

Strong leadership and team management.

Production planning and scheduling.

Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Six Sigma.

Quality systems (ISO 9001/ AS9100 0where applicable).

Cost control and budget management.

Inventory and supply chain management.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA, and problem-solving.

Excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) and MS Office.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Production target achievement.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Production cost per unit.

On-Time Delivery (OTD).

First Pass Yield (FPY).

Scrap and rejection percentage.

Machine downtime.

Inventory accuracy and stock turnover.

Safety performance (Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate - LTIFR).

Employee productivity and absenteeism.

Preferred Industry Experience - Manufacturing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹130,000.00 per month

Perks:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

- total work: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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