Stonesbridge Engineering - Production Manager

PRODUCTION MANAGER
Function - Manufacturing & Operations
Department - Production
Location - Ahmedabad
Responding to - GM/Plant Head/Operations Head
Job Summary:
- The Production Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and high-quality output while adhering to safety and cost standards. We are seeking an experienced and qualified Production Manager to oversee our end-to-end manufacturing and operations.

- The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering and have 10+years' experience including strong exposure to precast production.

- The production Manager will lead the planning , coordination, and control of manufacturing processes to ensure the timely production of high-quality precast elements within budget and safety guidelines
Qualifications:
- Master of Science (MS) in Industrial engineering
- Batchelor's degree in Civil/ Mechanical/ Production Engineering
- Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (preferred)
- Training or experience in precast production technologies (mandatory)
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing / production operations
- At least 5yrs in managing precast or concrete production manufacturing
- Proven experience in leading large production teams and managing plant-level operations.
Goals and Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage the daily/weekly/ monthly production schedules for precast elements.
- Ensure Smooth execution of production plans aligned with project timelines

- Monitor equipment maintenance schedules and coordinate with maintenance teams for maximum uptime
- Enforce quality control standards for concrete mix, casting, curing and finishing
- Implement cost-saving measures without compromising on quality or delivery
- Maintain a safe and compliant work environment, in line with statutory and industry standards.
- Prepare and manage the production budget, including labour, material and equipment costs.
- Analyse production metrics and implement efficiency improvements.
- Collaborate with planning, QA/QC, stores, and logistics for seamless coordination
- Maintain inventory control for raw materials (cement, aggregates, steel) and precast elements
- Lead, coach and develop production staff and labour teams
- Conduct training programs for new hires and existing staff on production techniques and safety
- Ensure optimal use of Molds, pallets, and lifting gear for resource efficiency.
- Maintain documentation and reports related to production ,safety, and quality
- Participate in client or project coordination meetings for delivery planning
- Support Plant Head in plant -level decision -making, including capacity expansion, new equipment procurement, layout planning and resource development
- Participate in strategic planning of Molds, automation, cranes, and batching plants
- Assist in formulating and revising plant policies, SOPs, and cost-saving measures
- Play a key role in root-cause analysis and resolution of recurring plant-level issues
- Provide input to senior management on production forecasts, risks, and growth opportunities
- Take ownership of plant engineering functions such as utilities, equipment calibration, and minor civil/mechanical works.
- Evaluating and piloting technical innovations, process automation, and managerial best practices.
Skills & Capabilities:
- In-depth knowledge of precast concrete manufacturing processes
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent planning and execution capabilities
- Working knowledge of production control software, ERP, Tally, Scheduling tools
- Familiarity with precast yard layout, Mold design, and lifting mechanisms sound understanding of quality standards, mix design, and curing processes analytical mindset with problem-solving skills strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Additional Capabilities:
- Exposure to automated precast machinery and technologies
- Familiarity with project-based production and modular construction
- Understanding of load planning, stacking, and dispatch logistics
- Experience in certification processes like ISO, BIS or QCI related to precast
- Analytical, structured, and process-driven decision-making skills
KPI:
- Production output (m/day OR ton/day) vs target
- Daily Mold utilization rate
- Quality rejection percentage
- Production cost per unit vs. budget
- Production downtime hours
- Safety incident frequency rate
- On-time casting and delivery performance
- Labour and equipment productivity
- Inventory accuracy and material consumption variance
- Number of process improvements implemented per quarter
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness
- Production Schedule Adherence
- Waste Reduction Rate
- Process Improvements Rate