Head of Manufacturing

Department: Operations / Manufacturing
Reporting To: Managing Director / Director – Operations
Location: Satara Plant, Maharashtra
Role Summary:
The Head of Manufacturing will lead and coordinate all manufacturing functions including fabrication, machine shop, assembly, and dispatch. The role is responsible for end-to-end production planning, shop floor execution, resource optimization, quality adherence, and delivery performance. He will manage HODs of all shop-level departments and ensure aligned execution to support business goals of cost, quality, and timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee daily operations across fabrication, machining, assembly, and dispatch functions.
Translate monthly sales and project targets into actionable production schedules with shop heads.
Ensure OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery performance through close monitoring of bottlenecks and progress.
Drive continuous improvement in process discipline, welding quality, machining accuracy, assembly precision, and documentation.
Ensure productivity (output per man-day), utilization, rework control, and cost per kg are within targets.
Implement 5S, safety, and lean practices across all departments under control.
Coordinate with planning, QC, design, and procurement teams to ensure smooth workflow and minimal downtime.
Review manpower planning, shift allocation, training needs, and discipline in all shop-floor functions.
Lead daily/weekly manufacturing review meetings and resolve cross-functional issues in real-time.
Report key KPIs, variances, and improvement plans to senior management.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Production Engineering (mandatory).
12+ years of experience in heavy fabrication, machining, or custom-engineered product manufacturing.
At least 5 years experience in a manufacturing leadership role managing multi-disciplinary production teams.
Exposure to fabricated valve or equipment manufacturing preferred.
Key Competencies:
Strong leadership, team management, and delegation skills.
Hands-on knowledge of production processes, layout optimization, and work measurement.
Problem-solving, conflict resolution, and real-time decision-making.
Clear communication, daily review discipline, and inter-departmental coordination.
Ownership mindset with commitment to delivery, quality, and cost control.

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