Production Manager

PPC isn't just making an Excel sheet and calling it a production plan. 😅

It’s making sure the right material, machine, manpower and production plan come together at the right time.

We’re hiring an Executive – PPC for a leading industrial group in Jaipur.

Experience: 3–5 years

Looking for experience in:

• Production planning & scheduling

• MPS / capacity planning

• Machine & manpower allocation

• Raw material / MRP planning

• Plan vs. actual production

• BOM & production costing

• Shop-floor coordination

Location: Jaipur

WE ARE HIRING: SUPERVISOR – PRODUCTION

Location: Noida

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Production

Qualification: Diploma / B.E. – Plastic / Mechanical

Experience: 5–8 Years

Shift: 12 Hours

Role Overview

We are looking for experienced Production Supervisors to manage shift-level production operations, manpower deployment, machine utilization, and daily production targets.

Key Responsibilities

Manage shift-wise production operations and achieve daily/weekly production targets.

Plan and optimize manpower allocation across production lines.

Monitor machine utilization and minimize downtime.

Ensure in-process quality compliance.

Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality and other support functions.

Monitor shop-floor activities and resolve production issues.

Prepare shift production and handover reports.

Ensure adherence to safety and production procedures.

Preferred Industry and Product Experience

Candidates should have experience in engineering or plastic products, preferably in:

Plastic Caps and Closures

Pharma Packaging and Pharma Products

Lubricant and Oil Caps

Remote Controls and Electronic Housings

Power Banks

Soundbars

Injection Moulded and Engineering Plastic Components

Candidate Profile

5–8 years of relevant production experience.

Diploma / B.E. in Plastic or Mechanical Engineering.

Strong experience in shop-floor and shift production management.

Hands-on experience in manpower handling and machine utilization.

Good coordination with Quality and Maintenance teams.

Comfortable working in 12-hour shifts.

Production Engineer – Mechanical

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Experience: 2–5 Years

Salary: ₹35,000–₹45,000 per month

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Industry: Engineering / Mechanical Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Production Engineer – Mechanical to manage and monitor manufacturing operations, ensure production targets are achieved, and maintain quality and efficiency standards. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in mechanical manufacturing processes and a strong understanding of engineering drawings, production planning, machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, and fitting.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor daily production activities as per production targets.
• Ensure timely production while maintaining required quality and safety standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and work instructions.
• Manage manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, and fitting.
• Monitor manpower, machine utilization, material availability, and overall production efficiency.
• Identify production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Stores, Purchase, and Design/Engineering teams.
• Reduce rejection, rework, material wastage, cycle time, and machine downtime.
• Prepare and maintain production reports, process sheets, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Implement 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of production machinery, tools, and measuring instruments.
• Maintain shop-floor discipline and ensure compliance with safety and quality procedures.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–5 years of experience in mechanical manufacturing/production.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on knowledge of CNC/VMC, machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, and fitting will be preferred.
• Knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Good understanding of production planning and manpower management.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and team-coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing/shop-floor environment.

Preferred Candidate

Candidates from engineering manufacturing, machinery, fabrication, machining, or industrial production backgrounds will be preferred.

Salary: ₹35,000–₹45,000/month, depending on experience, technical skills, and interview performance.

AM:PM is a short form vertical video news platform for Gen Z and millennials. Daily video newspaper at 7:30am. Eleven beats. Every story runs both sides, fact checked.

Editorial decides what gets published. You make sure the organisation runs so it happens on time, every day.

What you do

• Run day to day operations across the org, so every team has what it needs to work without friction
• Plan shift rosters, manage leaves and attendance, and arrange backup when someone does not turn up
• Onboard new joinees across teams, get their systems, access, and paperwork ready from day one
• Keep track of how many stories are in progress and how many are done, and flag to the senior editor early if the day is running short
• Check in on the night desk through the night to confirm the shift is staffed and on schedule
• Run the morning handover so the day team knows what got published and what is pending

What you need

• 2 to 4 years in operations, production coordination, or office and admin management
• Has done this at an early stage company or a newsroom, where the job has no fixed boundaries
• Available for night checks, with the bulk of the role in regular hours
• Good with people, able to follow up firmly without being difficult
• Organised, reliable, and calm when things go wrong

Job Title: Shift Incharge / Assistant Manager – Blow Moulding (Production)

Location: Daman

Open Positions: 5

Education: Any Diploma

Working Hours: 9 Hours

Industry Experience: Experience in handling 1L to 5L plastic bottles/containers

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Shift Incharge / Assistant Manager – Blow Moulding (Production) to manage and oversee shift-wise production operations. The candidate should have hands-on experience in the manufacturing of 1L to 5L bottles and containers through the blow moulding process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise shift-wise blow moulding production operations.
• Ensure smooth production of 1L to 5L bottles and containers.
• Monitor production targets and ensure timely achievement.
• Handle manpower allocation and shift management.
• Monitor machine performance and minimize production downtime.
• Ensure product quality and adherence to production standards.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Quality teams for smooth operations.
• Monitor material usage and control production wastage.
• Maintain production reports and shift handover records.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and SOPs.

Purchase Manager – CAPEX & OPEX (Heavy Machinery Procurement)

Location: A&D Plant, Mahindra world city Ajmer road , Bagrur area

Industry: Export – Furniture, Home Décor, Lifestyle Products, Stone & Building Material, Hospitality industry.

Reporting To: Director

Company Name - A&D International (Part of Art Asia)

Company details

Driven by the spirit of two young engineers, Artasia came into being in 1996 in the compounds of a small 5000 sq ft unit with the vision of creating contemporary products rooted in the tradition of Indian crafts and methods of construction, they set out on an exploratory journey to figure out what was expected in the international markets.

Initially, it began as handicraft exports, but was soon transformed into a furniture export unit. Eventually, the myriad world of textiles was hard to resist and to create a holistic product range, we found ourselves exporting home textiles and furnishings as well as upholstered furniture.

At artasia, we believe how you make something is as important as what you make. We take great pride in having been the industry pioneers in various processes of manufacturing, polishing and packaging. 

Location

Mahindra world city, Ajmer road

Mode of Working

Work from the office - Days of Working - 6 days

Responsibilities

Role Overview

The Purchase Manager – CAPEX & OPEX will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement of capital equipment, manufacturing machinery, utilities, plant infrastructure, engineering services, spare parts, maintenance consumables, and indirect materials across multiple manufacturing facilities.

The role requires strategic sourcing, vendor development, commercial negotiations, procurement planning, project coordination, and cost optimization while ensuring timely availability of machinery and operational resources to support manufacturing expansion and uninterrupted plant operations

Key Responsibilities

CAPEX Procurement (Heavy Machinery & Plant Expansion)

• Lead end-to-end procurement of heavy manufacturing machinery, production equipment, plant utilities, and capital assets.
• Source machinery based on technical specifications provided by Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams.
• Coordinate technical and commercial evaluations with internal stakeholders.
• Manage RFQs, techno-commercial comparisons, vendor negotiations, and purchase order finalization.
• Coordinate machine installation schedules with vendors and project teams.
• Ensure timely delivery, installation, commissioning, and warranty documentation.
• Track CAPEX budgets and procurement milestones for plant expansion projects.
• Maintain complete documentation related to machinery procurement and project execution.

OPEX Procurement (Maintenance & Operational Purchases)

• Procure maintenance spares, consumables, electrical items, mechanical components, MRO materials, safety equipment, utilities, and indirect purchases.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of operational materials for manufacturing plants.
• Monitor inventory levels for critical engineering and maintenance items.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and Stores for procurement planning.
• Optimize procurement lead times to minimize production downtime.

Vendor Development & Strategic Sourcing

• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop suppliers for machinery, industrial equipment, engineering services, and operational materials.
• Build long-term strategic partnerships with OEMs, manufacturers, and authorized distributors.
• Conduct vendor capability assessments and performance reviews.
• Develop alternate sourcing strategies for critical machinery and spare parts.
• Monitor supplier performance based on quality, delivery, pricing, and service.

Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimization

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranty conditions, Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC), and Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or delivery.
• Perform Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis before finalizing high-value purchases.
• Track procurement savings and identify opportunities for commercial improvements.
• Ensure procurement within approved CAPEX and OPEX budgets.

Procurement Planning & Project Coordination

• Collaborate with Engineering, Projects, Production, Finance, and Maintenance teams to understand procurement requirements.
• Develop procurement schedules aligned with project timelines.
• Track procurement progress from requisition to commissioning.
• Identify procurement risks and proactively mitigate delays.
• Support new plant setup, expansion, and modernization initiatives.

Inventory & Stores Coordination

• Monitor inventory levels of critical machinery spares and engineering consumables.
• Prevent stock shortages while optimizing inventory carrying costs.
• Coordinate with Stores for inward inspection and inventory accuracy.
• Support periodic inventory audits and stock reconciliation.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure procurement complies with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchase orders, contracts, technical specifications, vendor documentation, and payment records.
• Maintain audit-ready procurement documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental procurement standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 100% on-time procurement of CAPEX machinery as per project schedules.
• ≥95% on-time availability of OPEX materials and maintenance consumables.
• Procurement within approved CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
• Cost savings achieved through strategic sourcing and negotiations.
• ≥95% vendor on-time delivery performance.
• Zero production downtime due to procurement delays.
• 100% compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements.
• Inventory optimization with minimal stock-outs and controlled inventory ageing.

Interview process - Virtual and Face-to-Face

Skills: Required Skills

Technical Skills

• CAPEX Procurement
• OPEX Procurement
• Heavy Machinery Procurement
• Industrial Equipment Sourcing
• Plant & Factory Procurement
• Engineering Procurement
• MRO Procurement
• Technical Bid Evaluation
• Vendor Development
• Strategic Sourcing
• Contract Management
• Commercial Negotiation
• Cost Analysis
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• RFQ/RFP Management
• Purchase Order Management
• Inventory Management
• ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics/Tally or equivalent)
• MS Excel & MIS Reporting

Soft Skills

• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Stakeholder Management
• Decision Making
• Project Coordination
• Problem Solving
• Leadership & Team Collaboration
• High Ownership and Accountability

Education

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• MBA (Operations/Supply Chain) will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 7–15+ years of experience in Procurement/Purchase.
• Proven experience in CAPEX procurement of heavy machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Strong experience in OPEX procurement, MRO materials, engineering consumables, and maintenance purchases.
• Experience in furniture manufacturing, engineering, automotive, heavy engineering, process manufacturing, metals, building materials, or industrial manufacturing will be preferred

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with one of India's leading export manufacturing organizations.
• Exposure to large-scale manufacturing expansion and capital investment projects.
• High-visibility role with direct interaction with senior leadership.
• Opportunity to drive strategic procurement initiatives across multiple manufacturing plants.
• Collaborative work culture with significant career growth opportunities.

• Coordinate daily operational activities and ensure smooth workflow.
• Track tasks, deadlines, and follow-ups.
• Maintain records, trackers, and process documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Identify pending tasks and escalate issues when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complete procurement for academic, admin, IT, transport, housekeeping & facility items.
• Evaluate PRs, prepare POs, and ensure timely deliveries.
• Identify, onboard & manage vendors; negotiate best pricing and contracts.
• Maintain procurement documentation, compliance, and vendor performance reports..
• Monitor stock levels, reduce costs, and ensure uniform quality across all campuses
• Coordinate with School Principals, HODs, Finance, IT, Transport & Maintenance teams.
• Lead day-to-day purchasing operations efficiently and effectively.

Skills & Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in procurement/purchasing, with 2+ years in a managerial role. Experience in Education/School/University sector preferred.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, contract handling & cost-saving skills.
• Good knowledge of school/university procurement, government norms, and compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office & ERP systems.
• Graduation, Operations, or related field preferred.

Starbond is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee the end-to-end operations of our eCommerce supply chain. This remote position requires a dynamic individual with a strong background in supply chain management, particularly within the eCommerce sector, who is eager to contribute to our fast-growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Management: Oversee end-to-end eCommerce supply chain operations, ensuring smooth procurement to customer delivery.
• Outsourced Manufacturing: Manage and coordinate outsourced manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with company standards, quality, and timelines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams (Purchasing, Marketing and Sales) and external partners (suppliers, freight forwarders) for resource optimization and profitability.
• Performance Measurement: Identify reporting needs and deliver concise, accurate reports. Lead the team in implementing best practices and measuring performance using KPIs.
• Data Reporting: Prepare clear, informative business reports for colleagues and management.
• Warehouse & Logistics Expertise: Act as a subject matter expert, aiding in KPI compliance across warehouse functions.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process enhancements, accuracy improvements, and supply chain efficiency through the development, maintenance and upkeep of SOPs.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure products meet customer expectations upon leaving the warehouse.
• Technology Oversight: Implement and Manage eCommerce supply chain (MRP, ERP, WMS, KATANA and EDI) tech and fulfilment network.
• Cost-Efficient Distribution: Optimize distribution and freight practices.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and optimize inventory levels.
• Cost Studies: Lead cost reduction studies and seek ongoing improvement opportunities.
• Professional Growth: Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Qualifications (Mandatory)

• eCommerce Supply Chain Experience: 4+ years of experience.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or Transportation & Logistics.
• Warehouse Knowledge: Strong understanding of warehouse processes.
• Certification: Certified Six Sigma Black Belt or higher.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Project Leadership: Demonstrated project leadership and issue resolution.
• Communication Skills: Strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
• Problem-Solving: Quick and sound judgment in issue resolution.
• Adaptability: Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Organization & Decision-Making: Exceptional organizational and decision-making skills.
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in data analysis tools, including Google Sheets and MS Excel.
• Results-Driven: Proactive approach, driven by results, and willing to take ownership of challenges.

Working Hours: Pacific Standard Hours (night shift)

Company Website: https://starbond.com/

Industry: Solid Wood Furniture Manufacturing

Reporting to: Transformation Head

Location: Jaipur - Mahindra World City - Bagrur, Ajmer Road (multi-plant environment)

Looking for a candidate who has handled projects in manufacturing / Industrial Sector.

Role Purpose

The Transformation PMO will support and drive execution of a multi-year business transformation program aimed at scaling the organisation by 5X.

This is a high-energy, execution-oriented role for an early-career professional who can bring rigour, follow-through, and structure to multiple transformation initiatives, while working closely with senior

leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Transformation Execution

• Drive day-to-day execution of multiple transformation initiatives across operations, supply chain, ERP, sales, exports, domestic expansion, and cost optimization

• Break high-level initiatives into clear tasks, milestones, owners, and timelines

• Ensure timely closure of actions through rigorous follow-up PMO Governance & Tracking

• Maintain a central transformation plan and trackers

• Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and benefits

• Highlight slippages early and propose corrective actions

Senior Leadership Coordination

• Coordinate with senior leaders across Operations, Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, IT, and HR

• Act as a neutral execution enabler who can push, remind, and escalate diplomatically

• Prepare structured inputs for leadership

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare weekly progress updates and monthly leadership decks

• Maintain risk and issue logs with clear ownership and mitigation plans

Risk & Dependency Management

• Identify cross-functional dependencies and execution bottlenecks

• Proactively flag risks related to decisions, capacity, or timelines

• Track mitigation actions to closure

Ad-hoc Strategic Support

• Support leadership with data analysis, process documentation, workshops, and vendor coordination

• Act as a hands-on problem solver, not just a tracker

Candidate Profile

Experience

• 2–3 years of total work experience

• Exposure to PMO, consulting, operations excellence, transformation, or project execution roles preferred

• Manufacturing, supply chain, or ERP exposure is an advantage but not mandatory

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field

• MBA / PGDM (Operations, Strategy, General Management) preferred but not mandatory

Skills & Competencies

Must-Have

• Strong execution and follow-up discipline

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Comfort engaging with senior management

• Ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams

• Strong structuring, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Behavioural Traits

• High energy, ownership mindset, and drive

• Comfortable pushing timelines respectfully

• Proactive, resilient, and solution-oriented

• Learns fast and operates well in ambiguit

Role Positioning

• High-visibility role with close exposure to CEO / COO