About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Operation Manager to lead our manufacturing operations
for telescopic steel channels and heavy-duty channels. The ideal candidate will bring strong
hands-on experience from the roll forming, steel fabrication, or heavy engineering industry,
with a proven track record of driving production efficiency, quality, and team performance on
the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities

- Plan, schedule, and achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets for telescopic

and heavy-duty channel manufacturing lines.
- Lead and manage complete shop floor operations, including roll forming, fabrication,

welding, and finishing processes.

- Allocate manpower, machines, and materials to ensure optimum productivity and on-

time dispatch.

- Coordinate closely with PPC, Quality, Maintenance, Stores, Purchase, and Dispatch

teams for smooth end-to-end operations.
- Monitor and improve key production metrics such as OEE, machine utilization,

downtime, and output yield.
- Ensure product quality by controlling dimensions, thickness, twist, bow, and profile

accuracy as per specifications.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, Kaizen,

and waste/scrap reduction.
- Minimize rejection, rework, and production costs while improving overall equipment

and manpower efficiency.

- Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules to ensure machine reliability, uptime,





and workplace safety.
- Prepare and present daily/weekly production reports, KPIs, and management

dashboards.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate production supervisors and shop floor staff.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, statutory requirements, and company quality

systems.
Required Skills & Competencies

- Solid background in Production Planning & Control (PPC) for steel / metal

manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience in Roll Forming, Telescopic Channel, or Heavy-Duty Channel

manufacturing preferred.
- Sound working knowledge of Steel Fabrication, Sheet Metal, or Heavy Engineering

industry processes.
- Practical exposure to OEE, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies.
- Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA, and structured problem-solving (8D).
- Working knowledge of ERP systems and advanced MS Excel for production reporting.
- Strong manpower handling, shop floor leadership, and decision-making ability.
- Good communication and coordination skills across cross-functional teams.

Eligibility
- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering (preferred);

equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.
- 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in a production management role, preferably in

telescopic channel, roll forming, steel fabrication, or heavy engineering manufacturing.

📌 Production/ Operation Manager (Surat)
🏢 Kaapro Management Solutions
📍 Surat