Role Summary

We are looking for a hands-on Production/Operations Manager to independently run day-to-day plant operations machine uptime, output, quality, and shift discipline for our sheet manufacturing unit.

Key Responsibilities

- Run daily production planning and shift scheduling to meet monthly output targets
- Operate and oversee the hydraulic hot & cold press process end-to-end
- Manage the wood-fuel heater operation safely and efficiently
- Supervise grinding/shredding of plastic waste into chips, ensuring correct size and feed quality
- Oversee automatic DD saw and beam saw operations for sheet cutting and sizing
- Ensure consistent sheet thickness, finish, and quality; minimize rejection/wastage
- Own preventive and breakdown maintenance for all plant machinery (hydraulic press, heater, grinders/shredders, DD saw, beam saw); plan maintenance schedules and coordinate with technicians/vendors as needed
- Track and reduce machine downtime
- Supervise and manage plant workers/machine operators on the shop floor




- Maintain basic production records (output logs, downtime logs, material consumption)
- Flag any safety, quality, or maintenance issues to management promptly

Requirements

- Diploma/degree in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering (preferred but not mandatory with solid hands-on experience)
- 8–10 years of experience in plywood, MDF, particleboard, laminate, plastics manufacturing, or similar panel/sheet manufacturing
- Direct hands-on experience with hydraulic hot/cold press operations
- Experience managing shop-floor teams and shift operations
- Hands-on experience with equipment maintenance planning (preventive and breakdown) in a manufacturing setup
- Familiarity with cutting/sizing machinery (DD saw, beam saw) is a strong plus
- Age: 27–35 years
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of plant output without close technical supervision from management

📌 Production Incharge (Bhopal)
🏢 Ricron Panels
📍 Bhopal