Job Title: Production Head
Location: XLNT Technology, Talawade
Department: Manufacturing / Production
Reports To: Director / Plant Head
Role Overview
The Production Head is responsible for end-to-end manufacturing operations, ensuring
maximum efficiency, minimum cost, zero defects, and on-time delivery. This role demands
strong technical expertise, sharp decision-making ability, and leadership to manage people,
machines, and processes under high-pressure production environments.
Key Responsibilities
1. Production Planning & Execution
Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans.
Ensure adherence to delivery timelines with optimal resource utilization.
Coordinate with PPC, purchase, and stores to avoid shortages or delays.
Drive capacity planning and load balancing across machines (CNC/VMC).
2. Shop Floor Management
Oversee all production activities including CNC, VMC, and manual operations.
Ensure maximum machine utilization and minimum downtime.
Monitor OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and continuously improve it.
Implement lean manufacturing practices (5S, Kaizen, waste reduction).
3. Quality & Rejection Control
Ensure zero-defect production mindset across teams.
Work closely with Quality team to reduce rejection, rework, and scrap.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for production issues and implement CAPA.
Establish in-process quality checks and poka-yoke systems.
4. Team Leadership & Workforce Management
Lead supervisors, engineers, operators, and contract workers.
Drive discipline, accountability, and performance culture on shop floor.
Conduct regular training for skill enhancement and multi-skilling.
Handle manpower planning, shift allocation, and productivity improvement.
5. Process Improvement & Cost Control
Identify bottlenecks and improve cycle time and productivity.
Optimize tooling, fixtures, and machining strategies.
Reduce production cost through efficiency improvements and waste reduction.
Implement automation wherever feasible (robotics, tool management systems).
6. Inventory & Resource Management
Ensure proper coordination with stores for raw materials and tools.
Avoid overstocking and shortages through effective planning.
Monitor consumables, tooling life, and machine maintenance schedules.
7. New Product Development (NPD) Support
Work closely with design and NPD teams for smooth product launch.
Ensure manufacturability and process readiness.
Develop SOPs and process sheets for new components.
8. Compliance & Safety
Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Maintain safe working environment on shop floor.
Implement and monitor safety protocols and audits.
Key Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of CNC/VMC machining processes.
Understanding of tooling, fixtures, cutting parameters, and cycle time optimization.
Knowledge of production planning systems (ERP like Odoo/Tranzacht preferred).
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
Leadership Skills
Strong team management and conflict resolution ability.
Ability to drive discipline and accountability in workforce.
High ownership mindset with result-oriented approach.
Decision-Making Ability
Ability to take quick decisions under production pressure.
Strong analytical thinking for problem-solving.
Data-driven decision-making using production metrics (OEE, rejection %, downtime).
Risk assessment and contingency planning skills.
Operational Intelligence
Deep understanding of end-to-end manufacturing flow.
Ability to balance quality, cost, and delivery simultaneously.
Strong coordination with cross-functional teams (Quality, Purchase, Stores, NPD).
Key KPIs (Performance Metrics)
Production target achievement (%)
Rejection and rework rate
Machine utilization / OEE
On-time delivery (OTD)
Cost reduction achieved
Downtime reduction
Manpower productivity
Experience & Qualification
B.TECH / M.TECH in Mechanical Engineering in the same field.
8–15+ years of experience in manufacturing (CNC/VMC environment preferred).
Minimum 3–8 years in leadership role (Production Head / Senior Manager).
Work Location: On the road
