Job Title: Production Assistant Manager – Furniture Manufacturing

Location: Old Mumba - Pune highway near Khalapur, Maharashtra

Industry: Luxury Furniture Manufacturing (Sofas, Chairs & Upholstered Furniture)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Production Assistant Manager to support day-to-day manufacturing operations in a luxury furniture production facility. The ideal candidate should have robust knowledge of production planning, manpower management, quality control, and process improvement in the furniture industry.

Key Responsibilities
Assist the Production Manager in planning and executing daily production activities.
Monitor production schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
Supervise manufacturing processes including wood, metal, upholstery, foam, cutting, sewing, and assembly.
Manage shop floor manpower and ensure optimum productivity.
Ensure production targets, quality standards, and efficiency goals are achieved.
Coordinate with Purchase, Stores, Planning, Quality, and Maintenance departments.
Monitor material availability and reduce production downtime.
Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company SOPs.
Prepare daily, weekly,



and monthly production reports and MIS.
Identify production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Train and guide supervisors and production operators to improve performance.

Required Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
2–3 years of experience in furniture manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or assistant managerial role.
Experience in luxury sofa, chair, or upholstered furniture manufacturing is preferred.

Required Skills
Production Planning & Control (PPC)
Team Leadership & Manpower Management
Quality Control & Process Improvement
Production Scheduling
Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S & Kaizen
ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel
Solid communication and coordination skills

Preferred Experience
Experience in sofa, recliner, dining chair, or upholstered furniture production.
Exposure to leather and fabric cutting, sewing, upholstery, and final assembly processes.
Knowledge of production KPIs, efficiency monitoring, and cost control.

Pay: From ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Assistant Manager Khalapur
🏢 Hjort Knudsen
📍 Khalapur