Key Responsibilities

- Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage master production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery timelines. [1, 2, 3]
- Quality Assurance (QA/QC): Enforce strict quality control standards to minimize defects, rework, and waste. [1, 2]
- Budget & Cost Control: Prepare and manage production budgets, track expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities through Lean or Six Sigma methodologies. [1, 2, 3]
- Team Leadership & Supervision: Hire, train, schedule, and supervise production floor staff, operators, and supervisors; foster a positive, high-accountability work culture. [1, 2, 3]
- Health, Safety & Compliance (HSE): Ensure strict adherence to workplace safety regulations, environmental policies, and machinery protocols. [1, 2, 3]
- Equipment & Maintenance: Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules and approve equipment repairs or upgrades to minimize downtime. [1, 2, 3]
- Supply Chain & Inventory Coordination: Liaise with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and manage work-in-progress (WIP) inventory. [1, 2, 3]
- Performance Reporting: Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report operational metrics, output efficiency, and bottlenecks to upper management. [1, 2, 3]

Required Qualifications & Education

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related technical field.




- Experience: 3 to 5+ years of hands-on management experience in a manufacturing, plant, or production workplace.
- Technical & Software Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and MS Office; familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES) or data dashboards.
- Methodologies: Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 6S, or Six Sigma principles.
- Certifications (Preferred): PMP, PCQI, HACCP, or Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Key Competencies / Skills

- Leadership & People Management: Ability to motivate teams, delegate effectively, and resolve conflict on the shop floor.
- Problem-Solving & Agility: Capacity to make rapid, level-headed decisions under pressure when equipment fails or supply chains disrupt.
- Communication: Clear verbal and written skills to coordinate between operators, engineers, and executive leadership.
- Analytical Thinking: Data-driven approach to evaluating throughput, labor utilization, and material variance. [1, 2, 3, 4]

For a deeper dive into role variations or industry-specific benchmarks, you can explore detailed career breakdowns on Indeed's Production Manager Guide, ProjectManager's Role Overview, or Prospects UK Profile. [1, 2, 3]

Freshers/0-3 years can apply.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹63,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 mechanical Engineer/Production Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Clastek Engineering
📍 Chennai