Senior Production Manager

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities of a Senior Production Manager

1. Production Planning
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and materials.
• Meet production targets while minimizing downtime.
2. Production Operations
• Supervise the complete manufacturing process.
• Monitor production performance and resolve operational issues.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
3. Team Management
• Lead and supervise production supervisors, operators, and technicians.
• Assign work, monitor performance, and provide training.
• Promote teamwork and employee motivation.
4. Inventory & Material Management
• Coordinate with stores and procurement to ensure material availability.
• Minimize material wastage and optimize inventory levels.
• Monitor production consumption and yield.
5. Machine & Equipment Management
• Ensure machines are maintained and operating efficiently.
• Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance with the maintenance team.
• Improve equipment reliability and productivity.
6. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations.
• Conduct safety training and promote safe work practices.
• Investigate accidents and implement preventive measures.
7. Cost Control
• Monitor production costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Reduce scrap, rework, and production losses.
• Improve overall manufacturing efficiency.
8. Continuous Improvement
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and other improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production data and identify process improvements.
• Increase productivity and reduce cycle time.
9. Documentation & Reporting
• Prepare daily production reports and KPI dashboards.
• Maintain production records, batch records, and work instructions.
• Report production performance to senior management

Preferred candidate profile

Only Male candidate is preferred