Production Manager

• Bachelor's/Diploma degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Production Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience in electronics manufacturing / consumer electronics is preferred.
• Candidates with experience in audio manufacturing will be highly relevant.
• Experience in managing production teams and shop-floor operations.
• Strong understanding of production planning, assembly, testing, quality, and process improvement.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, SOPs, 5S, Lean/Kaizen, and production MIS.
• Strong problem-solving and team-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a hands-on production professional who is comfortable managing both people and shop-floor operations, understands electronics manufacturing processes, and can take ownership of production targets, quality, productivity, and timely delivery.

Audio-product manufacturing experience will be a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Plan and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production as per business requirements.
• Ensure production targets are achieved within defined timelines, quality standards, and cost parameters.
• Coordinate with PPC, Purchase, Stores, Quality, Engineering, and other functions to ensure smooth production flow.
• Monitor production schedules and proactively address bottlenecks and delays.
• Ensure timely availability of materials, manpower, machines, and other resources.

2. Shop-Floor Management

• Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations and shop-floor activities.
• Supervise production teams, operators, technicians, and line supervisors.
• Allocate manpower effectively across production lines.
• Monitor line productivity, output, rejection, downtime, and overall efficiency.
• Maintain discipline, safety, 5S, and standard operating practices on the shop floor.

3. Electronics / Audio Manufacturing

• Manage production processes related to electronic assemblies and finished consumer electronic products.
• Experience with assembly, testing, soldering, PCB-related processes, wiring, functional testing, and final product assembly will be preferred.
• Exposure to audio product manufacturing and testing will be an added advantage.
• Work closely with Engineering and Quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve product/process reliability.

4. Quality & Process Improvement

• Ensure adherence to defined quality standards and SOPs.
• Identify recurring production and quality issues and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Reduce rejection, rework, wastage, and production losses.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and other process-improvement initiatives.

5. Manpower Management

• Lead, motivate, and develop the production team.
• Monitor manpower productivity and utilization.
• Identify manpower requirements based on production plans.
• Train employees on processes, SOPs, safety, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with HR for manpower planning, attendance, performance, and disciplinary matters.

6. MIS & Production Reporting

• Maintain daily production reports and key manufacturing data.
• Track and report production achievement, productivity, rejection, downtime, efficiency, and manpower utilization.
• Prepare regular production MIS for management review.
• Identify gaps against production targets and provide corrective action plans.

7. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate closely with PPC, Purchase, Stores, Quality, R&D/Engineering, SCM, Maintenance, and Sales/Business teams.
• Ensure production readiness for new product launches and engineering changes.
• Support NPD/NPI activities from a manufacturing and production perspective.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams for production-related issues when required.

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Production Manager to manage and drive end-to-end production operations for our electronics manufacturing business.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in electronics manufacturing, production planning, shop-floor management, manpower handling, quality coordination, productivity improvement, and timely production delivery.

Candidates with hands-on experience in audio products such as speakers, soundbars, amplifiers, headphones, earphones, Bluetooth/portable audio devices or related consumer electronics will be preferred.