Location: Bhagwanpur (near Roorkee/Haridwar/Dehradun, District Haridwar, Uttarakhand State)
Reporting To: Director / CEO
Department: Manufacturing / Operations
Experience Required: 10-15 years (at least 5 years in a leadership role)
Job Purpose:
To lead and manage all manufacturing operations of the sofa plant, ensuring efficient production, quality output, timely deliveries, cost control, and continuous process improvement in alignment with business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Operations & Production Management
- Lead and manage end-to-end reclining and stationary sofa manufacturing operations – from raw material intake to finished goods dispatch.
- Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly production targets are met with optimum resource utilization.
- Implement lean manufacturing practices to improve productivity and reduce wastage.
- Optimize line balancing and workload distribution across production lines.
Team Management
- Lead a team of supervisors, engineers, quality inspectors, and workers.
- Ensure continuous training and motivation of staff for skill enhancement and performance improvement.
- Monitor and manage workforce productivity, discipline, and morale.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to product quality standards and BIS certifications in the future.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives and reduce rejection/rework rates.
- Maintain safety, health, and environment (SHE) standards at the plant.
Material & Inventory Control
- Coordinate with Purchase and Stores for timely availability of raw materials, hardware, foam, fabric and recliner mechanisms.
- Ensure inventory control and minimize downtime due to material shortages.
Research & Development
- Oversee the R&D and Design Department for the development of new models
- Creating digital production-ready files for CNC, Nesting, etc.
- Managing the creation of Intellectual Property
Planning & Reporting
- Oversee production planning and scheduling in coordination with Sales and Design teams.
- Track KPIs, output, yield, downtime, efficiency, cost per unit, etc.
- Prepare MIS reports for management review.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead initiatives for process improvements, automation, and cost savings.
- Implement systems such as 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and Six Sigma (where applicable).
- Apply tools like COPQ, 8D, 5W2H, OEE, and SMED for process improvement and issue resolution.
- Conduct value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) and time-motion studies to enhance productivity
Cross-functional Coordination
- Work closely with Design, Purchase, HR, Maintenance, Sales, Operations and QA/QC departments.
- Liaise with customers (B2B/B2C) and senior management for product feedback and improvements.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Educational: Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering
- Experience: 10–15 years in furniture/upholstery/cut & sew or related manufacturing industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of woodworking, upholstery, recliner mechanisms and CNC processes
- Proficient in ERP, Excel, CAD/CAM tools
- Familiarity with lean tools and quality systems (5S, Six Sigma, etc.)
Soft Skills:
- Leadership, team building, and decision-making
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage high-mix, low-volume production environments
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Health insurance
- Opportunity to lead strategic improvement initiatives
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Compensation:
As per industry standards and candidate experience
