Factory Manager

Next Step HR is hiring a Factory Supervisor for a manufacturing setup. The role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day factory operations, managing production activities and maintaining quality standards.

Location: Ahmedabad India (On-site, Full-time)

Experience: 2–5 years in factory/production supervision

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities
• Allocate work to operators and production staff according to priorities
• Monitor production targets, work progress and deadlines
• Ensure proper utilisation of manpower, machines and materials
• Check the quality of finished and semi-finished products
• Identify production issues and take corrective action
• Coordinate with Design, Production, Purchase and Dispatch teams
• Monitor machine performance and report breakdowns or maintenance requirements
• Ensure minimum material wastage and control rework
• Maintain daily production reports and attendance records
• Ensure workers follow company rules, safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Maintain cleanliness and proper housekeeping across the factory
• Train and guide operators and new production employees
• Handle production-related problems and escalate major issues to management
• Ensure materials are available as per production requirements
• Monitor work quality and productivity of team members
• Ensure urgent and priority jobs are completed on time
• Support management in improving production efficiency and reducing costs

REQUIREMENTS:

• ITI / Diploma / Graduate in Mechanical, Production or a related field preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in factory or production supervision
• Good knowledge of manufacturing and production processes
• Strong manpower handling and team management skills
• Ability to understand production drawings and measurements
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Basic computer knowledge, especially MS Excel and production reporting
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines
• Strong focus on quality, productivity and operational efficiency

BENEFITS:

• Opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day factory operations
• Work closely with production, design, purchase and dispatch teams
• Exposure to end-to-end manufacturing and production processes
• Opportunity to contribute towards improving efficiency and reducing costs
• Growth opportunity within a developing manufacturing setup