Production Manager

Job Description – Production Manager

Location: Karachi
Company: Essa Automotive Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd.
Department: Production
Reports to: Director

Role Purpose

To plan, organize, and control daily production across the Press Shop, Hydraulic Shop, Paint Shop, Spin-On Assembly and Element Assembly. The Production Manager ensures delivery of high-quality parts on time while minimizing downtime, reducing rejections, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and execute daily/weekly production plans based on sales orders and priorities.
• Coordinate production flow between departments:

Press → Hydraulic → Paint → Assembly (Element, Spin-on) → Final QC & Packing

• Monitor WIP levels and adjust schedules to avoid bottlenecks.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials and tooling.

2. Shop Floor Management

• Supervise supervisors and line leaders across all departments.
• Monitor machine performance, ensure machines are running at target uptime and speed.
• Resolve daily production issues (breakdowns, quality issues, manpower gaps).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment (5S).

3. Quality & Process Control

• Ensure all departments meet quality standards for oil filters, air filters, and rubber parts.
• Implement in-process checks for:
• Pressed parts
• Drawn cans
• Powder-coated parts
• Element assembly
• Spin-on assembly
• Work with QC to reduce rejection rates and improve first-pass yield.

4. Coordination With Other Departments

• Work closely with:
• Sales → to meet delivery commitments
• Tool Room → for die maintenance and changeovers
• Maintenance → to reduce downtime
• Inventory → to ensure material availability
• Procurement → for urgent sourcing
• Report daily production status to the Director.

5. Team Leadership & Staff Development

• Lead a team of supervisors, operators, helpers, and material handlers.
• Train team members on SOPs, safety, and process improvements.
• Maintain discipline, manage attendance, and improve workforce productivity.

6. KPI Management

Responsible for meeting weekly and monthly KPIs:

• Production output vs plan
• Machine downtime
• Rejection rate
• On-time delivery
• Labor efficiency
• Cost per unit improvement

7. Continuous Improvement

• Implement lean manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, SMED, Kanban).
• Improve material flow between departments.
• Reduce changeover times and improve line balancing.

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (preferred).
• DAE Mechanical with strong experience may also be considered.

Experience

• 5–10+ years of experience in manufacturing (automotive, filters, rubber, or metal parts preferred).
• Must have experience managing multiple production departments.
• Experience with stamping, deep drawing, powder coating, assembly lines, and molding is a strong plus.

Key Skills

• Strong production planning & scheduling
• Hands-on shop floor problem solving
• Leadership and team management
• Understanding of dies, tooling, and machinery
• Knowledge of quality systems (ISO, automotive standards)
• Good communication and reporting
• Ability to work under pressure

Performance Expectations (First 90 Days)

• Stabilize production schedule and eliminate daily firefighting
• Reduce rejections by at least 10%
• Improve on-time delivery to >95%
• Implement a simple daily production board system
• Train supervisors on consistent reporting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From Rs70,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person