Sr. Manager - Production

Sr. Manager

Role Overview

Designation Title: Senior Manager- Production

Department: Production

Business Unit: Aspire Footwear

Group Company: Arvind Limited

Location: Vellore

Work Mode: Onsite

Role Summary

Senior Manager - Production,

Department: Production,

Experience: 10-15 years.

Lead end-to-end footwear manufacturing operations across Cutting, Closing, Lasting, Assembly, Finishing, and Packing. - Drive achievement of production targets, quality standards, cost efficiency, delivery commitments, and workforce productivity. - Champion operational excellence, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing practices in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage complete footwear production operations across all manufacturing departments.

Develop and execute production plans aligned with customer orders, capacity, and delivery schedules.

Ensure achievement of daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.

Monitor production performance, efficiency, and capacity utilization across manufacturing lines.

Drive operational excellence through process standardization and productivity improvement initiatives.

Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Industrial Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Improve line efficiency, labor productivity, and machine utilization.

Drive lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Analyze production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.

Optimize manpower deployment and production resources.

Establish best practices to reduce cycle time and improve throughput.

Ensure adherence to customer specifications and quality standards.

Collaborate with Quality teams to reduce defects, rework, and rejection rates.

Monitor quality KPIs, First Pass Yield (FPY), right-first-time production, and customer complaints.

Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action plans for major quality issues.

Work closely with Production Planning and Supply Chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials and components.

Ensure on-time completion of production orders and shipment schedules.

Monitor production KPIs and prepare operational reviews for management.

Drive schedule adherence and minimize production delays.

Lead a team of Production Managers, Supervisors, Line Leaders, and Operators.

Build a performance-driven culture focused on accountability and results.

Identify workforce capability gaps and implement training and development initiatives.

Conduct performance reviews and succession planning for key manufacturing positions.

Foster employee engagement, teamwork, and positive industrial relations.

Monitor manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for cost optimization.

Control material wastage, labor costs, overtime, and operational expenses.

Participate in annual budgeting and manpower planning exercises.

Improve manufacturing efficiency while maintaining desired quality standards.

Ensure optimum utilization and maintenance of machinery and equipment.

Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules to minimize production downtime.

Support investments in automation and production technology upgrades.

Monitor equipment reliability and operational effectiveness.

Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, company policies, and customer audit requirements.

Lead workplace safety initiatives and promote a zero-accident culture.

Drive implementation of EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards.

Ensure compliance with social, environmental, and sustainability requirements.

Must-Have Skills

End-to-end production operations management

Footwear manufacturing knowledge

Production planning and execution

Quality and delivery management

Cross-functional coordination

Team leadership and people management

Cost and productivity management

Safety and compliance awareness

Nice-to-Have Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen, 5S, and TPM

Root cause analysis

Capacity utilization improvement

Industrial engineering exposure

Automation and technology improvement

Performance review and succession planning

What We Offer

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits

Learning, Certifications & Career Growth Opportunities

Inclusive & Collaborative Work Culture

Employee Discounts and Corporate Travel Benefits

Internal Growth & Cross-Functional Mobility