JOB PURPOSE:

We do give priority for candidates who are having experience in wood industry or interiors background industry only.

To plan, manage, and control the overall production activities of the wood manufacturing and interior fit-out factory, ensuring timely production, product quality, optimum utilization of manpower and materials, cost control, and on-time delivery as per project requirements.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESA. Production Planning & Execution

- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on project schedules and delivery commitments.
- Ensure timely execution of production orders as per approved drawings, BOQs, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Coordinate with the Design, PPC, Purchase, Stores, Quality, Dispatch, and Project Departments.
- Monitor production progress and take corrective action to avoid delays.
- Ensure smooth workflow across all production stages, including cutting, CNC machining, edge banding, drilling, carpentry, assembly, finishing, and packing.
- Prioritize urgent and critical project requirements.

B. Manpower Management

- Allocate manpower and machines according to production requirements.
- Supervise production engineers, supervisors, machine operators, carpenters, helpers, and other shop-floor employees.
- Monitor employee productivity, attendance, discipline, and work performance.
- Identify training requirements and improve workers’ technical skills.
- Ensure effective utilization of manpower and reduce idle time.

C. Quality Control

- Ensure products are manufactured according to approved drawings, specifications, dimensions, and quality standards.
- Coordinate with the Quality Department to inspect materials, components, and finished products.
- Minimize rework, rejection, defects, and customer complaints.
- Ensure proper finishing, edge banding, lamination, assembly, and fitting quality.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurring quality issues.

D. Material & Inventory Control

- Coordinate with Purchase and Stores to ensure the availability of plywood, MDF, particle board, laminates, veneers, timber, hardware, adhesives, paints, and other production materials.
- Monitor material consumption against the approved BOM.




- Control material wastage and promote the reuse of suitable scrap materials.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of raw materials and finished goods.
- Prevent production stoppages caused by material shortages.

E. Machine & Equipment Management

- Ensure proper utilization of CNC machines, panel saws, edge-banding machines, drilling machines, and other woodworking equipment.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance and timely servicing of machinery.
- Minimize machine breakdowns and production downtime.
- Ensure operators follow machine operating procedures and safety instructions.

F. Cost & Productivity Control

- Monitor production costs, labour costs, material consumption, and operational expenses.
- Improve production efficiency and output without compromising quality.
- Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
- Monitor wastage, rework, scrap generation, and machine utilization.
- Implement methods to reduce manufacturing costs and improve profitability.

G. Safety & Housekeeping

- Ensure employees follow factory safety rules and use the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain proper housekeeping and 5S practices across the production floor.
- Ensure secure operation of machines and proper handling of tools and materials.
- Report unsafe conditions, accidents, and near-miss incidents to the concerned department.
- Ensure compliance with applicable factory safety requirements.

H. Reporting & Documentation

- Prepare and submit daily production reports to the reporting manager.
- Monitor production targets, actual output, pending jobs, rejection rates, and downtime.
- Maintain records of manpower deployment, material consumption, machine performance, and production delays.
- Review production performance regularly and implement improvement plans.
- Attend production review meetings and provide updates on project progress.

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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

The Production Manager's performance will be evaluated based on the following parameters:

- Achievement of daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
- On-time completion of production orders and project schedules.
- Reduction in material wastage and scrap.
- Reduction in rejection, rework, and quality defects.
- Improvement in manpower productivity and machine utilization.
- Control of production costs and material consumption.
- Reduction in machine downtime and production delays.
- Effective coordination with Design, Purchase, Stores, Quality, and Projects teams.
- Compliance with factory safety standards and housekeeping requirements.
- Timely submission and accuracy of production reports.

4. QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

- Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Wood Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in wood manufacturing, furniture production, interior fit-outs, or retail fixtures manufacturing.
- Typically 5–10 years of relevant experience, depending on the scale of operations and complexity of production.
- Experience in handling production teams, machinery, material planning, and quality control.

5. TECHNICAL SKILLS

- Knowledge of woodworking processes, furniture manufacturing, and interior fixtures.
- Understanding of production drawings, BOMs, cutting lists, and material specifications.
- Knowledge of CNC machining, edge banding, lamination, carpentry, assembly, and finishing processes.
- Knowledge of production planning, inventory control, and cost reduction.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel, production reporting, and ERP systems.
- Understanding of quality standards, workplace safety, and 5S practices.

6. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

- Leadership and team management.
- Production planning and problem-solving.
- Decision-making and time management.
- Effective communication and coordination.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Analytical thinking and continuous improvement.
- Accountability for production output, quality, cost, and delivery.

Pay: ₹55,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Sr. Production Manager-Wood /Interior company (Yelahanka)
🏢 Hammer & Nail
📍 Yelahanka