Production Executive

Location: Coimbatore

Department: Production

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Production Manager / Head of Production

Experience: 2 Years

About the Role

We are looking for a production executive to support and manage day-to-day production operations, ensuring smooth manufacturing processes, optimum manpower utilization, timely production, quality compliance, and effective resource management.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in production planning, shop-floor management, manpower coordination, material management, production documentation, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities 1. Production Planning & Execution

- Plan and execute daily production activities based on production requirements and schedules.
- Coordinate with the production manager to achieve planned production volumes within the defined timelines.
- Monitor production activities throughout the shift and ensure smooth workflow.
- Allocate manpower and resources effectively based on production requirements.
- Ensure production is carried out according to approved processes, SOPs, and work instructions.
- Monitor production output and immediately report major deviations or delays to the reporting manager.

2. Shop-Floor Management
- Supervise day-to-day production activities on the shop floor.
- Ensure proper utilization of manpower, machines, materials, and other production resources.
- Monitor employee attendance, productivity, work allocation, and discipline within the production area.
- Ensure proper housekeeping and workplace organization in the production area.
- Identify operational issues and coordinate with the concerned teams for timely resolution.
- Maintain smooth coordination between shifts and ensure proper handover of pending activities.

3. Manpower Management
- Allocate operators and workers according to production requirements.
- Monitor manpower availability and identify shortages that may affect production.
- Guide and support production staff in performing their assigned activities.
- Train employees on production procedures, SOPs, safety practices, and work instructions.
- Monitor employee performance and communicate recurring issues to the production manager.
- Ensure proper discipline and adherence to company policies within the production area.

4. Raw Material & Material Coordination
- Coordinate with stores and purchase teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging materials, and other production requirements.
- Verify material availability before starting production.
- Monitor material consumption against production requirements.
- Identify material shortages, excess consumption, wastage, or production-related material issues.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of materials within the production area.
- Coordinate material movement between stores and Production.

5. Production & Quality Coordination




- Ensure production activities comply with defined quality standards and approved specifications.
- Coordinate with the Quality team for in-process inspections and quality checks.
- Identify and report quality deviations during production.
- Support investigation of production-related quality issues and implementation of corrective actions.
- Ensure rejected, damaged, or non-conforming materials are properly identified and segregated.
- Follow approved SOPs and quality procedures during production activities.

6. Machine & Equipment Coordination
- Monitor the operational condition of production machinery and equipment.
- Coordinate with the maintenance team for machine breakdowns and technical issues.
- Report recurring machine problems that affect production efficiency.
- Ensure machines are operated safely and according to approved operating procedures.
- Support preventive maintenance activities by coordinating production requirements with the maintenance team.
- Ensure proper cleaning and basic upkeep of production equipment.

7. Production Records & Documentation
- Maintain accurate daily production records and reports.
- Record production quantity, rejection, wastage, downtime, manpower, and material consumption.
- Ensure proper completion of batch records, production sheets, checklists, and other required documents.
- Maintain shift-wise production records and handover information.
- Ensure production documentation is complete, accurate, and available for review.
- Support preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.

8. Production Reconciliation
- Reconcile planned production against actual production.
- Monitor raw material consumption against production output.
- Identify production variances, wastage, rejection, and process losses.
- Coordinate with Stores and Accounts/Finance teams wherever required for material and production reconciliation.
- Investigate significant variances and report findings to the production manager.

9. Wastage & Process Improvement
- Monitor production wastage and identify the reasons for excess wastage.
- Implement approved corrective actions to reduce material and process losses.
- Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production process.
- Suggest practical improvements in workflow, manpower utilization, material handling, and production processes.

10. Safety & Compliance




- Ensure employees follow all applicable production safety procedures.
- Ensure appropriate use of PPE and other safety equipment.
- Report unsafe conditions, accidents, near misses, and safety concerns immediately.
- Maintain a safe and organized production environment.
- Ensure compliance with company SOPs, statutory requirements, and internal production policies.

11. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate with stores for raw material and packaging material requirements.
- Coordinate with Quality for inspections, testing, and quality-related issues.
- Coordinate with Maintenance for machine breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
- Coordinate with Purchase for material availability and shortages.
- Coordinate with Planning/Sales for production requirements and schedules.
- Coordinate with HR regarding manpower availability, attendance, training, and disciplinary matters.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in production, mechanical, industrial engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
- 2 years of experience in production operations, manufacturing, or a similar role.
- Experience in handling production activities in a manufacturing environment.
- Practical knowledge of production planning and shop-floor operations.
- Experience in manpower and material coordination.
- Good understanding of production processes, SOPs, quality requirements, and safety practices.
- Valuable analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and team-handling skills.
- Willingness to work in a manufacturing/production environment.

Preferred Skills
- Production planning and scheduling
- Shop-floor management
- Manpower handling
- Material planning and coordination
- Production documentation
- Batch record management
- Production reconciliation
- Wastage monitoring and control
- Quality coordination
- Machine and maintenance coordination
- Process improvement
- Inventory and material management
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Team leadership

Software & Technical Skills
- MS Excel / Google Sheets
- Production MIS and reporting
- ERP / Manufacturing Management Software
- Inventory Management Systems
- Basic knowledge of SAP / ERP / MRP systems – added advantage
- Knowledge of Excel functions, pivot tables, data analysis, and production reporting
- Knowledge of production planning and inventory modules – added advantage

Personal Attributes
- Strong ownership and accountability
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work under production timelines
- Practical and solution-oriented approach
- Strong coordination and communication skills
- Ability to handle shop-floor challenges
- Team-oriented and disciplined
- Willingness to learn and improve processes

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Executive (Coimbatore)
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