Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Production.
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About the organisation.
Our client is a leading manufacturing organization with a strong footprint in the industrial and consumer products sector. They operate at scale with multiple production facilities and are known for a disciplined, quality-driven culture. The company invests continuously in process excellence, automation and the development of its people.
About the role.
The Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Production will lead day-to-day shop-floor operations at the Hosur plant, ensuring production targets are met safely and to quality standards. The role covers fabrication, extrusion, kneading and foam-processing operations, and requires hands-on problem solving to drive efficiency and reduce losses. The successful candidate will work closely with quality, maintenance and planning teams to deliver consistent output.
What you will do.
- Plan and supervise daily production activities across fabrication, extrusion and foam-processing lines to meet output and schedule targets
- Oversee kneader, two roll mill and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment operations, ensuring proper setup, running and changeovers
- Monitor and enforce quality standards for PU and EVA foam products, initiating corrective actions on deviations
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and 5 Why investigations to resolve recurring production issues
- Drive 5S and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, safety and housekeeping
- Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and support preventive maintenance schedules
- Manage manpower allocation, shift planning and performance of production supervisors and operators
- Maintain production records, reports and data in SAP/ERP systems and prepare MIS for management review
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and statutory requirements on the shop floor
What you bring.
- 8–10 years of experience in production management within fabrication, extrusion or foam manufacturing
- Hands-on knowledge of extrusion systems, kneader / two roll mills and hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Working knowledge of PU / EVA foam products and associated quality standards
- Proven problem-solving capability using 5S, RCA and 5 Why analysis
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SAP, MS Office and ERP systems
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams across multiple shifts
- Engineering diploma or degree in Mechanical, Production or a related discipline
- Willingness to work from the Hosur office location
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