Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead plant production operations. You will turn the production plan into on-time output while meeting quality cost productivity and safety targets. The role reports to the Plant Head.

Roles & Responsibilities

- Achieve daily monthly and annual production targets as per the approved production plan.
- Plan deploy and manage manpower across shifts and ensure optimal machine loading and capacity utilisation.
- Drive improvement in OEE productivity machine utilisation and process efficiency.
- Monitor and reduce downtime rejection rework and process losses through Root Cause Analysis and CAPA.
- Identify production bottlenecks and implement timely corrective actions.
- Coordinate with PPC Quality Maintenance Stores Purchase NPD Engineering and HR for smooth operations and on-time delivery.
- Ensure production follows engineering drawings specifications GD&T; and customer requirements.
- Work with the CNC/VMC programming team on process and production requirements.
- Support NPD and Engineering during new product development and production trials.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing Kaizen 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support Industry 4.0 / IIoT initiatives for real-time production monitoring.
- Monitor production costs and identify cost reduction opportunities.
- Build team capability through training skill development and performance management.
- Ensure adherence to safety procedures and shop-floor discipline.
- Prepare and present production KPI and performance reports to management.

Preferred Candidate Profile





- B.E./ in Mechanical Production or Industrial Engineering.
- 812 years of experience in precision manufacturing automotive or engineering industries with substantial experience leading production teams.
- Robust hands-on knowledge of CNC/VMC machining and programming.
- Good understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.;
- Proven track record in OEE improvement Lean Kaizen and RCA.
- Exposure to APQP PPAP and production handover of new parts.
- Experience handling OEM / Tier-1 customers and technical discussions is an added advantage.
- Strong leadership communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Able to work under production pressure and extended hours or shifts when required.

Industry Type: Industrial Equipment / Machinery (or Auto Components)
Department: Production Manufacturing & Engineering
Role Category: Production & Manufacturing
Role: Production Manager
Education: UG: in Mechanical Production/Industrial

Key Skills:
Production Management CNC Machining VMC Precision Machining OEE Improvement Lean Manufacturing Kaizen 5S Root Cause Analysis CAPA GD&T; Engineering Drawings Manpower Planning Capacity Planning Shift Management Production Planning APQP PPAP Industry 4.0 Cost Reduction.

About the Company
Our client is an established precision engineering company manufacturing CNC/VMC machined components for OEM and Tier-1 customers in the automotive and engineering sectors. The company focuses on quality on-time delivery and continuous improvement and is investing in Lean and Industry 4.0 practices across its plant operations.

Required Experience:

Manager

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