Job Description: A Production Head (also known as Head of Production) provides strategic leadership and high-level management for an organization's manufacturing, operational, or production facilities, bridging executive strategy with plant-floor execution. Job Title Production Head / Head of Production Role Overview The Production Head directs all production operations, resource planning, and quality control systems to ensure output targets are met safely, efficiently, and within budget. Unlike a tactical Production Manager who handles day-to-day shift oversight, the Production Head focuses on long-term capacity planning, strategic budgeting, inter-departmental alignment, and process innovation. Key Responsibilities

- Strategic Planning: Develop and execute multi-year production strategies, capacity expansions, and operational roadmaps aligned with company business goals.

- Budget & Cost Management: Oversee departmental capital and operating budgets, control manufacturing costs, and drive continuous cost-reduction initiatives.

- Quality & Compliance: Enforce strict quality assurance standards and ensure complete compliance with local, national, and industry-specific health, safety, and environmental regulations.

- Leadership & Team Development: Mentor and evaluate senior production managers, plant engineers, and supervisors; build a high-performance culture across the workforce.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration:



Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Sales, and Quality Assurance to synchronize material flow, delivery schedules, and product design updates.

- Performance & Data Analysis: Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), yield rates, downtime, and labor productivity, reporting progress to executive leadership.

- Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, automation, and workflow optimization programs to eliminate waste and maximize output.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Production, or Process Engineering, or a related field (Business Administration/Operations Management).

- Experience: 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production workplace, including multi-plant or senior management roles.

- Technical Knowledge: Deep expertise in production planning, ERP/MRP systems, lean methodologies, and quality management frameworks (e.g., ISO, Six Sigma).

- Core Competencies: Strong strategic foresight, financial acumen, crisis management, exceptional cross-functional communication, and people leadership

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📌 Production Head For Steel Industry - Mungeli, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
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