Job Description

Role: Production Manager

Type: Full-time

Location: Vasanthanarasapura Industrial Area, Tumkur

Role Brief:

We are supporting Magcore in hiring a key role, Production Manager to lead day-to-day production across one or more key manufacturing lines (stamping, laminations, die-casting, press shop operations, or related precision component processes), depending on the candidate's experience and plant requirements. The role is hands-on and requires strong shop-floor leadership, the ability to manage supervisors and operators, and the discipline to run stable, efficient, and high-quality production operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning and Execution

Manage daily production activities to meet output, quality, and delivery targets. Execute shift plans in coordination with PPC, ensuring material availability and machine readiness. Monitor machine utilization, cycle times, and production rates across assigned lines. Coordinate closely with supervisors and operators to maintain workflow stability.

Shop-Floor Leadership

Maintain strong presence on the shop floor across all shifts. Ensure discipline, adherence to SOPs, and timely shift handovers. Provide guidance to supervisors and operators on process issues, bottlenecks, and improvements. Resolve on-ground production challenges with minimal downtime.

Quality, Safety, and Process Control

Ensure adherence to quality standards, work instructions, and process parameters. Support in-root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues. Work with Quality and Safety teams to maintain audit readiness and safe operating practices. Drive adherence to safety protocols, PPE usage, and housekeeping (5S).

Maintenance Coordination

Work closely with the Maintenance team to manage breakdowns and reduce downtime. Communicate machine issues promptly and follow up on repairs, preventive maintenance, and tooling needs. Ensure proper upkeep and availability of dies, tools, and fixtures for production.

Manpower and Shift Management

Lead a team of supervisors, operators, and contract workforce within assigned production areas. Plan manpower for shifts based on workload and requirements. Support training and skill-building for operators and new joiners. Maintain fair discipline and handle routine workforce issues in coordination with HR.

Continuous Improvement

Identify improvements in productivity, scrap reduction, cycle time, handling, and layout. Support lean practices, 5S, kaizen, and other improvement initiatives. Work with the Process Improvement team for trials, data collection, and implementation.

Reporting and Documentation

Update daily production reports, downtime logs, tool usage, and scrap records. Review shift performance and escalate issues to the Plant Head as required. Maintain accurate documentation required for customer audits and internal reviews.

Requirements:

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering. Proven of experience in production management within manufacturing. Experience in stamping, laminations, die-casting, press shop, motor components, or precision metal parts is preferred. Experience managing supervisors and large operator teams in a multi-shift environment. Strong shop-floor leadership and hands-on problem solving. Good understanding of machine operations, tooling, dies, and process parameters. Ability to coordinate with maintenance, quality, PPC and HR. Strong discipline, follow-up, and communication skills. Comfort with production reporting, documentation, and audits.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?1,500,000.00 - ?2,100,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

What is your current role/title? How many years of experience do you have in production/manufacturing operations? Do you have production experience in stamping, laminations, die-casting, press shop, or motor components? Have you worked with thin electrical steel or precision stamping lines? What production volume/output do you currently manage (monthly)? Have you managed supervisors/operators/shift teams? Are you comfortable working from the Tumkur plant (Vasanthanarasapura), Monday-Saturday? What is your Current CTC (INR): What is your Expected CTC (INR) What is your Notice period (days):
Work Location: In person