Job Description

Job Title: Plant Head - Sofa Manufacturing Unit

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

recliner 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 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 R&D and Design Department for development of new models Creating digital production ready files for CNC, Nesting, etc. Managing 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, 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 or 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, 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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Health insurance Leave encashment Provident Fund
Schedule:

Day shift
Supplemental Pay:

Performance bonus
Application Question(s):

Current Salary
Expected Salary
Notice Period

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:

Plant management: 10 years (Required) Leadership: 5 years (Required)
Location:

Roorkee, Uttarakhand (Required)
Work Location: In person