Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complete plant operations to achieve production and business targets.
• Ensure smooth functioning of all manufacturing processes including timber cutting, pallet assembly, nailing, heat treatment, finishing, and dispatch.
• Develop production plans and ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, and materials.
• Monitor daily production output and ensure timely delivery commitments are met.
• Drive operational excellence and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Oversee production planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Ensure production targets are achieved with minimum downtime and wastage.
• Monitor machine efficiency, capacity utilization, and operational bottlenecks.
• Implement lean manufacturing and process optimization initiatives.
• Improve production efficiency, cycle time, and throughput.
• Ensure all products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with ISPM-15 and export pallet standards where applicable.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures.
• Reduce rejection rates, customer complaints, and rework.
• Coordinate root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure preventive and breakdown maintenance systems are effectively implemented.
• Monitor performance and reliability of woodworking and pallet manufacturing machinery.
• Coordinate installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Ensure minimal machine downtime and efficient maintenance planning.
• Ensure compliance with factory safety standards and statutory regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the plant.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to safe operating procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping and environmental standards.
• Coordinate audits and compliance activities.
• Monitor raw material availability including timber, nails, consumables, and packaging materials.
• Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams for uninterrupted production.
• Optimize inventory levels and reduce material wastage.
• Ensure proper storage and stock management practices.
• Control plant operating costs and improve profitability.
• Monitor production cost, wastage, labor efficiency, and energy consumption.
• Prepare operational budgets and track expenses.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Lead and develop production, maintenance, quality, warehouse, and support teams.
• Ensure workforce discipline, productivity, and engagement.
• Conduct performance reviews and skill development initiatives.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly plant performance reports.
• Present operational KPIs and improvement plans to management.
• Coordinate with sales, logistics, procurement, finance, and HR departments.
• Support strategic planning and plant expansion initiatives.

Desired Candidate Profile

• MBA or additional operations management qualification preferred.
• Experience in wooden pallet manufacturing, wood products, packaging, furniture, sawmill, or related industries preferred.
• Strong exposure to high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Expertise in production planning and process optimization.
• Knowledge of woodworking machinery and industrial maintenance.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Cost control and budgeting experience.
• Knowledge of ERP/MIS systems.
• Understanding of safety and quality systems.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.