Head of Production

Location: Doddaballapura

The Production Head is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling end-to-end manufacturing activities of street light poles & Pre-Engineering Building (PEBs) to ensure timely production, optimum resource utilization, cost control, quality compliance, and adherence to safety standards.

Job Location:

- Jigani
- Bangalore.

Key

Roles & Responsibilities
Production Planning & Control
Prepare production plan to meet the Customer requirement and execute this production plan.
Ensure achievement of production targets in terms of quantity, quality, and delivery timelines.
Monitor production efficiency, machine utilization, and manpower productivity.
Coordinate with PPC, Stores, Purchase, Job-Work Supplier and logistics for uninterrupted material flow.
Capable of Handling multiple units of manpower of total 80 persons.
Manufacturing Operations
Oversee all manufacturing processes including:
Sheet cutting & slitting
Bending / forming
Welding (Longitudinal & flange welding)
Pole fabrication and assembly
Hot Dip Galvanizing (in-house or outsourced)
Finishing, inspection, and packing
Ensure process adherence as per drawings, specifications, and approved standards.
Handle custom and high-mast pole production requirements.
Should be able to maintain Good House keeping in the shopfloor
Should be able to manage Manpower efficiently, Motivate & Encourage to optimize their efficiency.
Proactive acting on Shopfloor issues to meet 100% On Time Delivery.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Manufacture of Light poles and High Masts as per the drawing specification.
Ensure compliance with IS QMS standards.
Coordinate with QA/QC for stage inspections, final inspection, and customer audits.
Implement corrective and preventive actions for quality deviations.
Maintain proper documentation, test reports, and traceability.
Manpower & Team Management
Lead, motivate, and manage production Supervisors, Engineers, Operators, and Contract labour.
Plan manpower deployment and shift scheduling.
Identify training needs and conduct skill development programs.
Enforce discipline, productivity norms, and performance monitoring.
Must have own initiative to drive the team.
Maintenance & Equipment Management
Ensure preventive and breakdown maintenance of machinery and fabrication equipment.
Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
Plan upgrades, tooling improvements, and process automation initiatives.
Cost Control & Continuous Improvement
Monitor production costs, scrap, rework, and wastage.
Implement lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S practices.
Drive continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
Ensure strict adherence to safety norms, PPE usage, and statutory requirements.
Conduct safety training and audits within the production area.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Coordination & Reporting
Coordinate with Sales, Design, Purchase, QA, and Dispatch teams.
Provide regular MIS reports on production performance, efficiency, and issues.
Support management in capacity planning and new product development (NPD).
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of Sheet metal processing processes and steel fabrication.
Production planning, scheduling, and resource optimization.
People management and leadership skills.
Knowledge of IS standards and customer specifications.
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Exposure to ERP / production reporting systems.
Lean manufacturing and cost optimization skills.
Qualifications & Experience

Education:

BE / BTech / Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering.

Experience:

8 to 10 years in Production dept in Mechanical Engineering Industry.

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