Production Engineer
Role Overview
The Production Head is responsible for end-to-end manufacturing operations at XLNT Technology in Talawade.
The role oversees efficiency, cost, quality, delivery, technical decision-making, and leadership across a high-pressure production environment.
The role reports to the Director or Plant Head and covers the Manufacturing/Production department.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Overview
The Production Head is responsible for end-to-end manufacturing operations at XLNT Technology in Talawade.
The role oversees efficiency, cost, quality, delivery, technical decision-making, and leadership across a high-pressure production environment.
The role reports to the Director or Plant Head and covers the Manufacturing/Production department.
Production and Shop-Floor Management
- Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans and ensure delivery timelines through optimal resource utilization.
- Coordinate with PPC, purchasing, and stores to prevent material shortages and delays.
- Oversee CNC, VMC, and manual operations and improve machine utilization, OEE, and downtime.
- Implement 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, capacity planning, and load balancing across machines.
Quality and Improvement
- Drive zero-defect production and work with Quality to reduce rejection, rework, and scrap.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement CAPA, in-process quality checks, and poka-yoke systems.
- Improve cycle time, productivity, tooling, fixtures, machining strategies, and production cost.
- Implement automation where feasible, including robotics and tool-management systems.
People and Resource Management
- Lead supervisors, engineers, operators, and contract workers and promote accountability and performance.
- Plan manpower, allocate shifts, conduct training, and support skill enhancement and multi-skilling.
- Coordinate raw materials, tools, consumables, tooling life, and machine-maintenance schedules.
- Coordinate with Quality, Purchase, Stores, and NPD teams.
New Product and Compliance
- Support new-product development by ensuring manufacturability and process readiness.
- Develop SOPs and process sheets for new components.
- Ensure safety standards, regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and audits are followed.
Technical and Leadership Skills
- Strong knowledge of CNC/VMC machining, tooling, fixtures, cutting parameters, and cycle-time optimization is required.
- Knowledge of production-planning systems such as Odoo or Tranzacht is preferred.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous-improvement tools is required.
- Strong team management, conflict resolution, analytical thinking, risk assessment, and data-driven decision-making skills are required.
- The role requires balancing quality, cost, delivery, and production metrics such as OEE, rejection, downtime, and productivity.
Experience and Qualification
- A BE, B.Tech, or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is required.
- Freshers or candidates with 0 to 2 years of manufacturing experience may apply.
- Experience in a CNC/VMC environment is preferred.
Pay
- Pay is listed as ₹25,000.00 to ₹35,000.82 per hour.
Work Location
- The posting lists the work location as on the road.
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