Factory Manager

Next Step HR is hiring a Factory Supervisor for a manufacturing setup. The role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day factory operations, managing production activities and maintaining quality standards.

Location:

Ahmedabad India (On-site, Full-time)

Experience:

2–5 years in factory/production supervision

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise and coordinate daily production activities
Allocate work to operators and production staff according to priorities
Monitor production targets, work progress and deadlines
Ensure proper utilisation of manpower, machines and materials
Check the quality of finished and semi-finished products
Identify production issues and take corrective action
Coordinate with Design, Production, Purchase and Dispatch teams
Monitor machine performance and report breakdowns or maintenance requirements
Ensure minimum material wastage and control rework
Maintain daily production reports and attendance records
Ensure workers follow company rules, safety procedures and PPE requirements
Maintain cleanliness and proper housekeeping across the factory
Train and guide operators and new production employees
Handle production-related problems and escalate major issues to management
Ensure materials are available as per production requirements
Monitor work quality and productivity of team members
Ensure urgent and priority jobs are completed on time
Support management in improving production efficiency and reducing costs

REQUIREMENTS:

ITI / Diploma / Graduate in Mechanical, Production or a related field preferred
3–5 years of experience in factory or production supervision
Good knowledge of manufacturing and production processes
Strong manpower handling and team management skills
Ability to understand production drawings and measurements
Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
Basic computer knowledge, especially MS Excel and production reporting
Good communication and coordination skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines
Strong focus on quality, productivity and operational efficiency

BENEFITS:

Opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day factory operations
Work closely with production, design, purchase and dispatch teams
Exposure to end-to-end manufacturing and production processes
Opportunity to contribute towards improving efficiency and reducing costs
Growth opportunity within a developing manufacturing setup