We are looking for an experienced Manager Production to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensure achievement of production, quality, productivity, cost and safety objectives.

The ideal candidate should have strong shop-floor production management experience with exposure to Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, 5S and OEE improvement.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead daily production operations and achieve monthly/annual production targets.
- Optimize utilization of machines, manpower, materials and utilities.
- Monitor production schedules and minimize downtime, rejection and rework.
- Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Stores and Planning teams.
- Drive productivity and process improvement through Lean, TPM, Kaizen and 5S.
- Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Improve OEE and reduce cycle time.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards, SOPs, ISO and customer specifications.
- Reduce process defects and customer complaints.
- Manage manpower planning, shift operations and shop-floor discipline.




- Train and develop supervisors, operators and technicians.
- Ensure implementation of EHS standards and promote a zero-accident culture.
- Prepare MIS reports covering production, efficiency, wastage and downtime.
- Coordinate with SCM, Purchase and Dispatch for smooth production flow.

Desired Candidate Profile

- 12+ years of manufacturing/production experience.
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Metallurgical Engineering.
- Experience in Automotive, Auto Components, Tube Manufacturing, Steel Processing, Precision Engineering or Industrial Manufacturing preferred.
- Strong exposure to shop-floor management and production planning.
- Hands-on experience in OEE, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen and 5S.
- Robust manpower and shift management skills.
- Knowledge of quality systems, EHS and statutory manufacturing requirements.
- ERP/MIS knowledge preferred.

📌 Production Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Tube Products of India (TPI)
📍 Chennai