About the Production Manager Role
Production Manager oversees daily plant operations, manages production shifts and ensures manufacturing targets are met.
Responsible for machine utilization, manpower planning, quality standards and on-time delivery of packaging orders.
Key Responsibilities
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Daily Production Planning
Prepare daily production schedules, allocate machines/manpower and achieve 85%+ line efficiency across packaging lines.
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Shift Operations Control
Monitor 3-shift operations, resolve production issues, coordinate with maintenance and ensure smooth shift handovers.
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Machine Utilization & Downtime
Minimize breakdowns below 8%, track OEE metrics, implement quick changeovers and maintain production continuity.
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Quality & Rejection Monitoring
Ensure first pass yield >95%, monitor rejection rates, coordinate with quality team and implement corrective actions.
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Team Supervision
Supervise 25-40 production staff across shifts, conduct training, attendance management and performance tracking.
Candidate Requirements
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Education
Diploma / B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical/Production Engineering.
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Experience
5–8 years in packaging manufacturing with 2+ years in production supervisory/manager roles.
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Skills
Production planning, shift management, team supervision, basic lean concepts, ERP familiarity.
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Other Requirements
Hands-on experience with packaging machines (printing, lamination, slitting, pouch making, carton manufacturing).