Manager / Senior Manager – Production

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage end-to-end production activities in sheet metal, angle, and structural fabrication, ensuring delivery of high-quality components on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Management

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily fabrication activities involving sheet metal, angles, channels, beams, and structural assemblies.
• Ensure production schedules are aligned with customer delivery timelines and project deadlines.
• Optimize shop floor layout and workflow to improve productivity and reduce cycle time.

2. Technical Oversight

• Interpret fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and quality standards (AWS, ASME, ISO).
• Supervise cutting, bending, welding (MIG/TIG/ARC), drilling, and assembly processes.
• Coordinate with design and engineering teams to resolve technical issues.

3. Resource & Manpower Planning

• Allocate manpower and resources efficiently to meet production targets.
• Guide and supervise welders, fitters, machine operators, and fabricators.
• Develop training programs to upskill workers in fabrication techniques and safety protocols.

4. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to quality control processes, including in-process and final inspection.
• Liaise with QA/QC to resolve non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards and certifications.

5. Cost & Efficiency Improvement

• Monitor material utilization and scrap reduction.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices (5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis).
• Control operating costs while maintaining production efficiency and product quality.

6. Equipment & Maintenance

• Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance of machines such as press brakes, shearing machines, CNC plasma cutters, and welding equipment.
• Identify needs for new tools or upgrades to existing machines for improved performance.

7. Safety & Statutory Compliance

• Enforce strict EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards on the shop floor.
• Conduct regular safety drills, toolbox talks, and hazard identification assessments.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Education: Diploma / BE / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience: 8–15years in heavy fabrication, with hands-on experience in sheet metal, angle/section, and structural steel fabrication.
• Industry Preference: Heavy Engineering, Infrastructure Fabrication, Construction Equipment, Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB), or Steel Fabrication units.

Key Skills:

• Fabrication and welding process expertise
• Strong understanding of drawings and fabrication standards
• Leadership and shop floor supervision
• Cost control and production optimization
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production reporting
• Safety and compliance awareness

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Commuter assistance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person