Job Description: Head – Manufacturing

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Reporting To: Managing Director / Director – Operations

Location: Satara Plant, Maharashtra

Role Summary:

The Head of Manufacturing will lead and coordinate all manufacturing functions including fabrication, machine shop, assembly, and despatch. The role is responsible for end-to-end production planning, shop floor execution, resource optimization, quality adherence, and delivery performance. He will manage HODs of all shop-level departments and ensure aligned execution to support business goals of cost, quality, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead and oversee daily operations across fabrication, machining, assembly, and dispatch functions.

· Translate monthly sales and project targets into actionable production schedules with shop heads.

· Ensure OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery performance through close monitoring of bottlenecks and progress.

· Drive continuous improvement in process discipline, welding quality, machining accuracy, assembly precision, and documentation.





· Ensure productivity (output per man-day), utilization, rework control, and cost per kg are within targets.

· Implement 5S, safety, and lean practices across all departments under control.

· Coordinate with planning, QC, design, and procurement teams to ensure smooth workflow and minimal downtime.

· Review manpower planning, shift allocation, training needs, and discipline in all shop-floor functions.

· Lead daily/weekly manufacturing review meetings and resolve cross-functional issues in real-time.

· Report key KPIs, variances, and improvement plans to senior management.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

· B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Production Engineering (mandatory).

· 12+ years of experience in heavy fabrication, machining, or custom-engineered product manufacturing.

· At least 5 years experience in a manufacturing leadership role managing multi-disciplinary production teams.

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📌 Head Manufacturing (Maharashtra)
🏢 Joshi Jampala Engineering Pvt.Ltd
📍 Maharashtra