Production Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Operations Management:
• Plan, schedule, and supervise daily production activities for filling, capping, tube sealing, and packaging lines.
• Ensure products are manufactured on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Line Optimization & Efficiency:
• Monitor line performance (OEE, downtime, changeovers) and implement initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower and equipment.
• Technical Oversight:
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues on lines in coordination with maintenance teams.
• Ensure all equipment (filling machines, tube fillers, labelers, cappers, etc.) are operated and maintained per SOPs.
• Team Management:
• Lead and motivate line supervisors, operators, and technicians.
• Plan shift schedules, assign tasks, and ensure training and development of shop floor staff.
• GMP & Safety Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hygiene, and safety standards.
• Conduct regular audits and enforce corrective actions where required.
• Coordination & Reporting:
• Collaborate with R&D, QA/QC, maintenance, and planning departments for smooth operations.
• Maintain production records, generate reports (daily output, wastage, downtime, etc.), and present KPIs to management.
• Inventory & Resource Management:
• Ensure availability of raw materials, packaging materials, and utilities for uninterrupted production.
• Minimize material wastage and ensure reconciliation.

Candidate Profile:

• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in FMCG/personal care/beauty products manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with automatic/semi-automatic filling lines, packing lines, and tube filling machines
• Strong understanding of production planning, shop floor management, and equipment troubleshooting
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Familiarity with ISO/GMP standards and safety protocols