Department

Plant / Production & Operations

Location

[Hapur]

Reporting To

Management / Director – Operations

Experience

5–10 Years in Manufacturing / Production Operations

Employment Type

Full-Time

1. Job Purpose The Plant In-Charge will be responsible for the overall management and smooth functioning of the manufacturing plant, including production planning, manpower management, material availability, machine utilization, quality, maintenance, inventory, safety and timely dispatch.

The role requires solid leadership and coordination skills to ensure that production targets are achieved efficiently, within defined quality standards and timelines.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Production Management

- Plan and monitor daily, weekly and monthly production activities.
- Ensure production targets are achieved as per management requirements.
- Prepare production schedules based on orders, material availability and dispatch requirements.
- Monitor production progress and identify delays or bottlenecks.
- Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines and resources.
- Monitor productivity and take corrective actions wherever required.
- Reduce production wastage, rejection, rework and downtime.
- Ensure production is completed within the planned timelines.

B. Manpower Management

- Manage and supervise all plant manpower.
- Allocate workers to different production activities based on workload and skill requirements.
- Monitor attendance, punctuality, discipline and productivity.
- Identify manpower requirements and coordinate with HR/Management for recruitment.
- Train workers on processes, quality requirements and safety procedures.
- Maintain a disciplined and productive shop-floor environment.

C. Material & Inventory Coordination

- Coordinate with Purchase and Stores teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
- Monitor daily material consumption and production requirements.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of raw materials, components and finished goods.
- Minimize material wastage and unnecessary consumption.
- Coordinate with Purchase for shortage and urgent material requirements.
- Maintain proper control over production-related inventory.

D. Machine & Maintenance Management

- Ensure proper functioning and utilization of plant machinery and equipment.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance activities.
- Immediately report machine breakdowns and coordinate with the maintenance team for resolution.
- Maintain records of machine breakdowns and downtime.
- Ensure machines, tools and equipment are properly maintained and used.
- Identify recurring machine problems and recommend corrective measures.

E.



Quality Management

- Ensure production is carried out according to approved specifications and quality standards.
- Coordinate with the Quality team for inspection and quality control.
- Monitor rejection, rework and customer-related quality issues.
- Identify the root cause of recurring production defects.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure proper quality checks at different stages of production.

F. Production Planning & Coordination

- Coordinate with Management, Sales, Purchase, Stores, Quality and Dispatch teams.
- Review pending production orders and prioritize production accordingly.
- Ensure availability of materials before production planning.
- Provide regular updates regarding production status and pending requirements.
- Coordinate with Dispatch to ensure finished products are available as per dispatch schedules.

G. Process Improvement

- Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and productivity.
- Implement better production methods and work processes.
- Reduce unnecessary movement, wastage and idle time.
- Improve machine utilization and manpower efficiency.
- Suggest improvements in plant layout, workflow and production processes.

H. Safety & Housekeeping

- Ensure compliance with plant safety procedures.
- Maintain proper housekeeping and cleanliness throughout the plant.
- Ensure workers use appropriate safety equipment wherever required.
- Identify potential safety hazards and take corrective action.
- Implement basic 5S practices across the plant.

I. Reporting & MIS The Plant In-Charge will be responsible for preparing and submitting regular reports, including:

- Daily Production Report
- Production vs. Target Report
- Manpower Attendance & Productivity Report
- Machine Utilization Report
- Machine Breakdown Report
- Material Consumption Report
- Rejection & Rework Report
- Pending Production Report
- Finished Goods Status
- Dispatch Readiness Report
- Monthly Plant Performance Report

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The performance of the Plant In-Charge will be evaluated based on:

- Achievement of production targets
- On-time completion of production orders
- Production efficiency
- Machine utilization
- Manpower productivity
- Reduction in production wastage




- Reduction in rejection and rework
- Reduction in machine downtime
- Material utilization
- Inventory control
- Quality compliance
- Timely dispatch readiness
- Workforce discipline and attendance
- Safety compliance
- Plant housekeeping and 5S implementation

4. Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
- Production planning and scheduling
- Knowledge of machinery and manufacturing equipment
- Basic understanding of fabrication, welding, assembly and sheet-metal processes
- Inventory and material management
- Quality control
- Maintenance coordination
- Production MIS and reporting
- MS Excel and basic ERP knowledge

Management Skills

- Strong leadership and team-management skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Decision-making skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Ability to work under production pressure
- Strong coordination and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple production activities simultaneously

5. Educational Qualification

- Diploma / B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or a related field preferred.
- Candidates with strong practical manufacturing experience may also be considered.

6. Experience

5–10 years of experience in manufacturing, production or plant operations.

Experience in agricultural implements, automobile, engineering, fabrication, machinery or similar manufacturing industries will be preferred.

The candidate should be a hands-on plant leader who can independently manage day-to-day plant operations, control manpower, coordinate materials and production, resolve shop-floor issues and ensure that production targets are achieved on time.

The candidate should be comfortable working directly on the shop floor and should have the ability to take ownership of plant performance rather than only supervising individual production activities.

The Plant In-Charge will work closely with:

Management → Production → Purchase → Stores → Quality → Maintenance → HR → Dispatch → Sales The Plant In-Charge will act as the central coordination point for plant-level operations and will ensure that all departments work together to achieve production and dispatch objectives.

Overall Responsibility The Plant In-Charge is accountable for the overall productivity, efficiency, quality, discipline, safety and smooth functioning of the plant, with the primary objective of delivering the required production output on time and at the expected quality and cost.

Benefits

- Cell phone reimbursement

Work Location: In person

📌 Plant Incharge (Hapur)
🏢 Apogee Agrotech
📍 Hapur