Position Summary The Factory Manager will be responsible for owning and driving end-to-end plant operations, including production planning, assembly, testing, stores, quality coordination, vendor management, and dispatch. The role requires strong leadership, operational excellence, and hands-on experience in assembly-led manufacturing environments with outsourced fabrication, machining, electronics, and structural components.

The ideal candidate will establish standardized processes, improve operational efficiency, ensure on-time project deliveries, and build a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

- Convert customer demand and project requirements into monthly, weekly, and daily production plans.
- Plan capacity utilization, line layout, takt time, and resource allocation.
- Monitor and improve production KPIs including OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), Cycle Time, and First Pass Yield (FPY).
- Ensure adherence to production schedules and delivery commitments.
- Drive productivity improvements and operational efficiency across manufacturing activities.

2. Vendor-End Production Coordination

- Coordinate closely with fabrication, machining, powder coating, electronics, and structural vendors.
- Track vendor production schedules, capacities, and delivery commitments.
- Work with SCM to proactively resolve material shortages and supply bottlenecks.
- Review vendor readiness before material movement to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Monitor outsourced manufacturing quality and delivery performance.

3. Assembly, Testing & Standardization

- Lead assembly and testing operations for robotic systems.
- Develop and implement assembly SOPs, work instructions, and workstation standards.
- Drive line balancing and workflow optimization.
- Introduce jigs, fixtures, poka-yoke, and process improvements to reduce errors and improve productivity.
- Coordinate with Design and Engineering teams for smooth implementation of engineering changes and product updates.




- Ensure standardization of manufacturing and testing processes.

4. Stores, Inventory & Logistics Management

- Oversee stores operations including GRN, binning, FIFO, and kitting processes.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory audits.
- Monitor and control WIP inventory levels.
- Ensure material availability as per production requirements.
- Plan packing, dispatch, transportation, and logistics activities for timely deliveries.
- Improve inventory management practices and material traceability.

5. People Management, Safety & Discipline

- Lead and manage supervisors, technicians, assemblers, and shop-floor teams.
- Plan manpower deployment, shift schedules, and workforce utilization.
- Conduct training and skill development initiatives for production personnel.
- Enforce safety standards, EHS practices, and statutory compliance requirements.
- Drive 5S implementation and workplace discipline across the factory.
- Build a performance-oriented and accountable manufacturing culture.

6. Systems, MIS & Cost Control

- Drive ERP-based manufacturing operations and process discipline.
- Monitor production through dashboards and data-driven reviews.
- Prepare and share daily and weekly MIS reports covering:

- Production Plan vs Actual

- WIP Status

- Downtime Analysis
- Rework & Rejection Data

- Inventory Status

- Dispatch Performance
- Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, wastage, and operational costs.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.

7. Cross-Functional Coordination

- Collaborate with Quality, SCM, Design, Projects, Service, and Stores teams.




- Ensure smooth execution of customer and project requirements.
- Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production and field issues.
- Feed field failure data and service feedback into manufacturing improvement initiatives.
- Drive alignment across departments to achieve business goals and delivery commitments.

Key Deliverables

- Own end-to-end plant operations including assembly, testing, stores, quality coordination, and dispatch of products.
- Ensure on-time, in-quality, and cost-effective manufacturing output aligned with project commitments.
- Drive production follow-up with fabrication, machining, powder coating, electronics, and structural vendors.
- Establish standardized manufacturing processes, SOPs, and ERP-driven operational systems.
- Improve productivity, quality, inventory accuracy, and delivery performance.

Required Skills

- Production Planning & Control (PPC)
- Lean Manufacturing & 5S
- Line Balancing & Capacity Planning
- Inventory & Stores Management
- Vendor Development & Coordination
- ERP-Based Manufacturing Operations
- BOM & Engineering Drawing Interpretation
- Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
- MIS Reporting & Data Analysis
- Team Leadership & People Management
- Continuous Improvement Methodologies

Preferred Profile

- Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
- At least 3 years of experience in a leadership.
- Experience in robotics, automation equipment, special-purpose machines (SPM), engineering products, or project-based manufacturing.
- Experience in assembly-led manufacturing environments with outsourced fabrication, machining, and electronics operations.
- Strong understanding of production planning, inventory management, and shop-floor operations.
- Strong ownership mindset with hands-on execution capability.
- Ability to work in a fast-growing manufacturing setting.
- Candidates residing in PCMC, Chakan or nearby industrial areas will be preferred.

📌 Factory Manager (Pune)
🏢 taypro
📍 Pune