Job Description – Production Manager – Kitchen Cabinetry

Job Title

Production Manager – Kitchen Cabinetry

Location

Bangalore, India

Department

Kitchen Cabinetry Division

Reports To

KCD Head / Business Head

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager – Kitchen Cabinetry to lead end-to-end production operations for the Kitchen Cabinetry Division.

The role will be responsible for driving production output, quality, efficiency, productivity, safety, and on-time delivery while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in modular kitchens, furniture manufacturing, precision woodworking, panel processing, CNC operations, edge banding, finishing, and hardware assembly, along with proven experience managing large shop-floor teams.

The Production Manager will be the key point of accountability for shop-floor performance, people management, production KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Take strategic decisions to achieve monthly and quarterly production targets for kitchen cabinetry and modular solutions.
- Own daily, weekly, and monthly production output for the division.
- Conduct weekly Throughput Analysis meetings to identify bottlenecks and drive corrective actions.
- Lead daily meetings for OEE implementation and monitor OEE performance on the shop floor.
- Review and update the OEE Action Plan weekly to improve availability, performance, and quality.
- Maintain clear visibility of daily OEE status through shop-floor display boards.
- Monitor daily shift handover details and submit consolidated weekly handover reports to management.
- Prepare and submit monthly WIP (Work in Progress) reports.
- Review daily QC reports and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions for defects.
- Monitor preventive maintenance schedules to minimize machine downtime.




- Drive 5S and housekeeping standards across the production floor.
- Lead Poka-Yoke / Mistake Proofing initiatives to reduce rework and improve first-pass yield.
- Coordinate with Stores and Purchase teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials, hardware, fittings, and consumables.
- Review and approve quotations for machine spares, new machinery, and production consumables.
- Validate daily overtime requirements and submit weekly/monthly overtime reports.
- Lead recruitment and selection of direct production workforce and conduct interviews for production staff.
- Conduct monthly employee meetings to understand shop-floor challenges and improve employee engagement.
- Address disciplinary matters appropriately to maintain safety, productivity, and workplace discipline.
- Lead weekly cross-functional meetings involving Production, Maintenance, QC, Stores, and Purchase.
- Support ERP implementation for production operations, ensuring accurate data entry and effective user adoption.
- Coordinate with department heads on capacity planning, new product development (NPD), and delivery commitments.
- Ensure clear and visual communication of production KPIs, targets, quality standards, and safety requirements across the shop floor.

Candidate Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 8–15 years of overall experience in furniture manufacturing, modular kitchens, cabinetry, or precision woodworking.




- Minimum 3 years of experience in a managerial / production leadership role.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Panel processing
- CNC machinery
- Edge banding
- Membrane / PU finishing
- Hardware assembly
- Modular kitchen / cabinetry production
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Theory of Constraints (TOC), OEE, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably in production/manufacturing modules.
- Proven experience managing 100+ shop-floor employees.
- Strong experience in production planning, manpower planning, capacity management, quality, and delivery.
- Ability to manage and coordinate multiple cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Skills

- Production Planning & Execution
- Production KPI & OEE Management
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- 5S & Shop-Floor Management
- Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
- Capacity Planning & Throughput Optimization
- Quality & Defect Reduction
- Preventive Maintenance Coordination
- Manpower & Workforce Management
- Vendor & Cross-Functional Coordination
- ERP / Manufacturing Systems
- People Leadership & Conflict Resolution
- Safety & Shop-Floor Discipline
- Strong Decision-Making and Ownership

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a hands-on production leader with solid exposure to modular kitchen/cabinetry or furniture manufacturing. The candidate should be comfortable managing a large production workforce, monitoring shop-floor KPIs, improving OEE and throughput, resolving production bottlenecks, and working closely with Quality, Maintenance, Purchase, Stores, and other functions.

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Dynamic and performance-driven work environment
- Opportunity to work with a premium/luxury home solutions business

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