Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Execution: Develop and execute rigorous production schedules to meet delivery targets for custom Special Purpose Machines (SPMs) and turnkey packaging lines.
Shop-Floor Leadership: Manage, mentor, and direct production supervisors, machinists, fitters, and assembly workers to maximize productivity and maintain high shop-floor discipline.
Quality & Compliance: Ensure all manufactured equipment strictly adheres to client specifications, internal quality control protocols, and industry standards (CE, GMP).
Resource Management: Optimize the utilization of raw materials, manpower, and machining centers (including CNC/VMC) to minimize waste and reduce overall manufacturing costs.
Process Improvement: Implement lean manufacturing techniques, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance factory throughput and operational efficiency.
Cross-Departmental Coordination: Collaborate closely with the design, procurement, sales, and dispatch teams to resolve technical bottlenecks and ensure seamless end-to-end project execution.
Health & Safety: Enforce strict workplace safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized, and compliant factory environment.
Qualifications & Skills
Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: 10–15+ years of plant management or production leadership experience specifically within the packaging machinery, pharmaceutical equipment, or capital goods manufacturing industry.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of fabrication, precision machining, assembly, and testing of complex mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
Leadership: Proven ability to lead a large blue-collar and white-collar workforce while driving operational excellence.