We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to manage production planning, PPC, manpower and material utilization, dispatch planning, process improvement, and shop-floor operations. The candidate will be responsible for achieving production targets while maintaining quality, cost efficiency, and timely customer deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and finalize daily production and machine loading plans using SAP/ERP.
- Manage manpower and material costs in line with approved budgets.
- Prepare daily compound/material planning based on customer orders.
- Monitor production activities and ensure achievement of daily/monthly targets.
- Coordinate with Packing, Dispatch, Sales, Maintenance, and Purchase teams for smooth operations.
- Prepare and execute daily dispatch plans and participate in Advance Dispatch Planning (ADP) meetings.
- Monitor customer order trends and maintain required MSL (Minimum Stock Level).
- Ensure timely sampling and support customer audits and shop-floor visits.
- Follow up on timely delivery of outsourced parts.
- Troubleshoot production issues, control rejections, and minimize process wastage.
- Review production parameters and drive process improvement initiatives to improve productivity.
- Initiate cost-saving projects, including cycle-time improvement and material savings.
- Plan preventive maintenance activities with the Maintenance team to minimize production downtime.
- Review manpower planning, including contract workers, to ensure smooth production.




- Conduct regular production review meetings and address production/quality-related issues.
- Assign responsibilities to team members and provide guidance for day-to-day activities.
- Ensure adherence to SOPs, quality standards, customer requirements, and IATF documentation.
- Conduct regular reviews related to RP, PTFE, and PP Seal production.

Required Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of Production Management and PPC.
- Knowledge of machine parameters, manufacturing defects, production cycle time, and corrective actions.
- Expertise in production planning, machine loading, and dispatch planning.
- Understanding of quality parameters and customer requirements.
- Knowledge of IATF documentation and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in SAP/ERP and MS Office.
- Experience in process improvement, rejection control, and cost reduction.

Behavioral Skills

- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and customer interaction skills.
- Positive decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Conflict resolution and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- 10+ years of relevant experience in production and PPC/manufacturing operations.
- Candidates from rubber manufacturing, automotive components, or related manufacturing industries will be preferred.
- Should have strong exposure to shop-floor operations, production planning, team handling, and customer requirements.

📌 Production Manager (Gurugram)
🏢 Important Business
📍 Gurugram