Sr. Production Manager

Job Description

Senior Production Manager: Job Summary: As a Senior Production Manager specializing in Ayurvedic cosmetic product manufacturing, you will lead the initiation and advancement of manufacturing, filling, and packing operations across a diverse array of product categories, spanning facial care, body care, hair care, makeup, wellness, and fragrances. In this pivotal capacity, you will be tasked with establishing robust systems and procedures to ensure the smooth production of our extensive product range. Your duties will extend to supervising all aspects of manufacturing, filling, and packing processes, including the coordination of production schedules, optimization of workflows, and oversight of quality control measures across multiple product lines. Through the application of your expertise and leadership, you will play an essential role in fostering operational excellence and maintaining the utmost standards of product quality and efficiency across our three factories. Responsibilities: Production Planning and Scheduling: Develop comprehensive production schedules for each factory to meet production targets and customer demands across all product categories. Coordinating & collaborating closely with production teams, supply chain, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth production flow and timely delivery of finished goods also ensuring the availability of RM, PM, and other requirements. Collaborating with the Bulk Manufacturing Manager to strategize and prioritize bulk requirements, then overseeing the planning, instructing, and monitoring of production activities across all filling and packing sections to ensure alignment with weekly production plans. Anchoring collaboration meetings with the Supply Chain team to address shortages of Raw Materials and Packaging Materials and concluding the weekly plans. Compiling and reviewing the Factory Scorecard, Updating Production compliance reports, and reviewing online rejections to ensure timely mitigating. Reviewing breakdowns and preventive maintenance for minimizing downtime. Compiling and reviewing online PM and bulk losses, conducting physical stock verifications, and initiating improvement projects for corrections and spoilage reduction. Executing and Reviewing productivity improvement initiatives. Reviewing bulk aging and remnant PMs, and system corrections. Scrutinizing Daily Production Reports (DPR) and reporting findings to the Plant Manager. Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within each factory, implementing best practices and standardized procedures to enhance productivity and quality. Conduct regular assessments and audits of production processes to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed. Benchmark and continuously improve the efficiencies by enhancing manpower and equipment productivity. Ensure the BMR and other production documentation as per GMP is in place. Implement and maintain systems for PM defects and spoilage reduction by coordinating with stakeholders. Ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures and documentation. Maintaining documentation for traceability across all sections and overseeing the logbook daily. Supporting employees in embracing new process improvement methodologies and staying updated with the latest concepts such as Six Sigma. Ensuring compliance with the established systems for ISO9001, 22716, 45001, and 14001. Quality Control: Establish and enforce stringent quality control measures across all factories to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, industry specifications, and internal quality requirements. Conduct regular quality inspections and audits to monitor product integrity and consistency across all product categories. Working with the QA/QC teams to create and implement a quality improvement plan for the unit Build the quality mindset through process improvements, TBT (Tool Box Talk), and implementation of relevant control measures. Coordinating with QC/QA to ensure the IQRMS is in place (Incident Quality Recall Management System). Collaborating with the Quality Manager to address day-to-day quality clarifications, issues, and findings. Reviewing daily quality reports, implementing immediate corrective actions for defects and deviations, ensuring 100% quality, and executing proactive measures, and Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) Asset Maintenance and Layout Enhancement: Working closely with the Maintenance Manager to swiftly address maintenance issues and ensure the upkeep of critical spares and equipment. Enhancing layouts to improve GMP standards, increase productivity, and streamline processes. Team Leadership and Development: Provide strong leadership and direction to production teams across all factories, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Mentor and develop production staff, providing training and support to enhance skills and capabilities within the organization. Inventory Management: Implement effective inventory management for non-moving/slow-moving raw materials, packaging materials, and other items, emphasizing the need for action within the supply chain to liquidate and optimize inventory. This includes conducting monthly physical audits and making necessary adjustments to system stocks. Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, procedures, and compliance with the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) frameworks established within all our factories. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Extensive experience in production management within the cosmetics or pharmaceutical industry, with specific expertise in Ayurvedic product manufacturing preferred. Demonstrated leadership experience managing multiple factories or production sites concurrently. Thorough understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), regulatory requirements, and quality standards applicable to cosmetics manufacturing. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of driving process improvements and optimizing production efficiency. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Expertise in ISO9001, 22716, 45001, and 14001, as well as Six Sigma and other advanced systems. Proficiency in data collection processes to extract actionable insights, along with expertise in utilizing tools like Power BI or Tableau. Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to ₹1,600,000.00 per year Benefits: Health insurance Schedule: Day shift Work Location: In person