Production Manager

Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Control

• Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans.
• Ensure production targets are achieved as per customer requirements and delivery schedules.
• Monitor production performance, machine utilization, and shop floor productivity.
• Coordinate with Purchase, Stores, Quality, and Maintenance departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.

Operations Management

• Manage CNC Turning, VMC, HMC, CNC Grinding, Wire Cut, and Assembly operations.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, tooling, and materials.
• Monitor machine loading, cycle time, setup time, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Ensure proper implementation of SOPs and process controls.

Quality Management

• Ensure products are manufactured as per engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams to reduce rejection, rework, and customer complaints.
• Monitor process capability and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and company quality systems.

Team Management

• Lead and manage supervisors, engineers, operators, and helpers.
• Conduct manpower planning and workforce allocation.
• Train and develop employees on technical and operational requirements.
• Monitor discipline, attendance, performance, and employee engagement.
• Conduct regular production review meetings.

Maintenance & Safety

• Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Ensure machine health and equipment reliability.
• Minimize machine downtime and improve equipment efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures, PPE usage, and 5S practices.
• Promote a safe and organized workplace culture.

Reporting & Documentation

• Review daily production reports and KPI dashboards.
• Monitor productivity, efficiency, rejection, downtime, and delivery performance.
• Present production status and improvement plans to management.
• Ensure proper maintenance of production records and documentation.

Required Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Additional certifications in Production Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operations Management will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 8–15 years of experience in manufacturing and production management.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Production Manager or Senior Production Supervisor role.
• Experience in CNC machining, machine tool manufacturing, precision engineering, or heavy engineering industry preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of CNC Turning, VMC, HMC, CNC Grinding, and Wire Cut operations.
• Knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, and Mitsubishi controllers.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and process sheets.
• Knowledge of machining parameters, cutting tools, fixtures, and productivity improvement.
• Strong leadership and manpower management skills.
• Knowledge of Production Planning, OEE, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S.
• ERP, MIS reporting, and MS Excel proficiency.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and team management skills.

RK HR Management is a high-growth specialist recruitment firm partnering with ambitious organizations to build leadership teams that accelerate business expansion.

We go beyond traditional hiring. We act as a strategic talent partner to companies in growth, transformation, or expansion phases - delivering executive search and leadership hiring solutions across industries.

Our approach is built on three pillars:
 

We serve sectors including:

Engineering | Manufacturing | Global Capabilities Centers | EPC | Real Estate | Construction | Power | Pharma | Medical | IT | Fintech | Education | Hospitality | Finance | KPOs

From critical technical roles to CXO-level mandates, we specialize in hiring professionals who drive revenue, operational excellence, and long-term stability.

Our focus remains clear:
 

At RK HR Management, we believe growth is built by people and we build the people who build businesses.