A Shop Floor Manager (SFM) oversees daily production and operations in a manufacturing or retail environment. They bridge leadership and the frontline, managing team workflows, tracking key performance metrics, and solving issues quickly to optimize efficiency, quality, and safety. [1, 2, 3]Whether you are looking to define the role, hire for it, or browse local opportunities around Ludhiana, key aspects of the position include: Core Responsibilities
- Production Oversight: Ensuring assembly and production lines hit daily targets without compromising quality or safety.
- Team Leadership: Conducting shift huddles, training staff, and delegating tasks.
- Performance Tracking: Using visual management tools and KPIs to identify and immediately address any process deviations.
- Resource Management: Managing inventory levels, coordinating machine maintenance, and planning workforce schedules. [1, 2, 3]
Key Methodologies
- Gemba: Managing directly from the production floor rather than an office.
- Kaizen: Fostering a continuous improvement culture where staff routinely provide feedback and suggest process refinements.
- Layered Communication: Using rapid, cascading daily meetings to escalate and solve floor-level blockers.
Pay: ₹17,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
