Manufacturing Production Manager

We are looking for an experienced, disciplined and result-oriented Production & Quality Control Manager to independently manage our day-to-day manufacturing operations.

The candidate will be responsible for production planning, allocating work to karigars and production staff, monitoring manufacturing timelines, conducting quality inspections at every stage, and ensuring that finished products meet the company's quality standards.

The person will be responsible for maintaining complete quality control throughout the manufacturing process, including production, painting, finishing and final packaging.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Management

• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production plans based on confirmed orders and stock requirements.

• Allocate production tasks to karigars, painters and other factory workers.

• Monitor daily production targets and ensure timely completion.

• Maintain production schedules and track work-in-progress.

• Coordinate with the management and operations team regarding urgent orders and production priorities.

• Ensure optimum utilisation of manpower, raw materials and factory resources.

• Monitor production delays and take corrective action.

• Maintain proper production records, including product-wise quantities manufactured.

2. Quality Control After Production

• Inspect every product immediately after the manufacturing process.

• Check product dimensions, measurements, structure, shape and overall finishing.

• Identify cracks, holes, surface defects, uneven surfaces and manufacturing imperfections.

• Ensure proper strength, stability and structural integrity of products.

• Check water-holding capacity and leakage in water fountains wherever applicable.

• Reject defective products or send them for rework.

• Ensure that only approved products move to the painting department.

3. Quality Control After Painting & Finishing

• Conduct detailed inspections after the painting process.

• Check colour accuracy, shade consistency and paint finishing.

• Inspect for scratches, paint marks, uneven coating, bubbles, patches and other finishing defects.

• Ensure proper drying and curing before products move to the next stage.

• Verify that the final appearance matches the approved product sample.

• Coordinate with painters to rectify defects and maintain consistent finishing standards.

4. Final Quality Control After Packaging

• Conduct final inspections before products are approved for dispatch.

• Check product cleanliness, finishing and overall appearance.

• Verify that all accessories, motors, LED lights and other components are included wherever applicable.

• Check motor functionality, LED operation and water circulation wherever applicable.

• Ensure proper protective packaging, including EP foam, cushioning and carton protection.

• Verify that products are securely packed to minimise transit damage.

• Check carton labelling, product codes and packaging standards.

• Give final quality approval before products are moved to dispatch.

5. Complete Quality Management

• Establish and implement quality checkpoints at every stage of manufacturing.

• Develop product-wise quality inspection checklists.

• Maintain records of rejected products, rework and quality complaints.

• Identify recurring defects and implement corrective measures.

• Reduce manufacturing wastage, rework and customer complaints.

• Ensure consistency in quality across all manufactured products.

• Maintain approved samples as quality benchmarks for production.

• Take responsibility for the overall quality of products leaving the factory.

6. Manpower & Factory Management

• Supervise karigars, painters and production workers.

• Monitor attendance, work allocation and daily productivity.

• Ensure discipline and proper workflow on the factory floor.

• Maintain cleanliness and organised working conditions.

• Coordinate with the purchase and inventory team for raw material requirements.

• Report manpower requirements, production issues and material shortages to management.

7. Production Reporting & MIS

• Prepare daily production reports.

• Maintain product-wise production and stock records.

• Track production completion against planned targets.

• Maintain QC inspection reports at all three stages.

• Record rejected, repaired and approved products.

• Submit daily production and quality reports to management.

• Provide weekly updates on production efficiency and quality performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Production, Manufacturing or a related field preferred.

• 3–5 years of experience in production management and quality control.

• Experience in resin, FRP, fibre, polyresin, handicraft, furniture or home decor manufacturing will be an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of production planning and quality inspection procedures.

• Ability to manage factory workers and production teams.

• Good observation and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to maintain production records and MIS reports.

• Basic knowledge of MS Excel and reporting systems.

• Strong leadership, accountability and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Should be capable of independently managing factory production.

• Must have a strong eye for detail and product finishing.

• Should be strict about quality standards and production discipline.

• Must be proactive in identifying manufacturing defects.

• Should be capable of managing workers and ensuring daily targets are achieved.

• Must take complete ownership of product quality from manufacturing to final packaging.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: ₹25,000–₹40,000 per month, depending on experience and capability.

• Performance-based increments.

• Growth opportunities within the organisation.

• Long-term career opportunity.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The candidate will be evaluated on:

1. Achievement of daily and monthly production targets.

2. Reduction in manufacturing defects and rejection rates.

3. Quality standards maintained after production.

4. Quality standards maintained after painting and finishing.

5. Final product quality after packaging.

6. Reduction in customer complaints and transit-related damage through better packaging control.

7. Timely completion of production schedules.

8. Effective manpower utilisation and worker productivity.

9. Proper maintenance of production and QC records.

10. Reduction in rework, wastage and production costs.

Reporting Structure

The Production & Quality Control Manager will report directly to the Management / Director and will be responsible for supervising the factory production team.

• It is a Full Time Manufacturing job for candidates with 1 - 2 years of experience.