Production Executive

Job description

Production Executive

Location

Coimbatore

Department

Production

Employment Type

Full-time

Reports To

Production Manager / Head of Production

Experience

2+ Years

About the Role

We are looking for a production executive to support and manage day-to-day production operations, ensuring smooth manufacturing processes, optimum manpower utilization, timely production, quality compliance, and effective resource management.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in production planning, shop-floor management, manpower coordination, material management, production documentation, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities 1. Production Planning \& Execution

• Plan and execute daily production activities based on production requirements and schedules.
• Coordinate with the production manager to achieve planned production volumes within the defined timelines.
• Monitor production activities throughout the shift and ensure smooth workflow.
• Allocate manpower and resources effectively based on production requirements.
• Ensure production is carried out according to approved processes, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Monitor production output and immediately report major deviations or delays to the reporting manager.

Shop-Floor Management

• Supervise day-to-day production activities on the shop floor.
• Ensure proper utilization of manpower, machines, materials, and other production resources.
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity, work allocation, and discipline within the production area.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and workplace organization in the production area.
• Identify operational issues and coordinate with the concerned teams for timely resolution.
• Maintain smooth coordination between shifts and ensure proper handover of pending activities.

Manpower Management

• Allocate operators and workers according to production requirements.
• Monitor manpower availability and identify shortages that may affect production.
• Guide and support production staff in performing their assigned activities.
• Train employees on production procedures, SOPs, safety practices, and work instructions.
• Monitor employee performance and communicate recurring issues to the production manager.
• Ensure proper discipline and adherence to company policies within the production area.

Raw Material \& Material Coordination

• Coordinate with stores and purchase teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging materials, and other production requirements.
• Verify material availability before starting production.
• Monitor material consumption against production requirements.
• Identify material shortages, excess consumption, wastage, or production-related material issues.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of materials within the production area.
• Coordinate material movement between stores and Production.

Production \& Quality Coordination

• Ensure production activities comply with defined quality standards and approved specifications.
• Coordinate with the Quality team for in-process inspections and quality checks.
• Identify and report quality deviations during production.
• Support investigation of production-related quality issues and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure rejected, damaged, or non-conforming materials are properly identified and segregated.
• Follow approved SOPs and quality procedures during production activities.

Machine \& Equipment Coordination

• Monitor the operational condition of production machinery and equipment.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team for machine breakdowns and technical issues.
• Report recurring machine problems that affect production efficiency.
• Ensure machines are operated safely and according to approved operating procedures.
• Support preventive maintenance activities by coordinating production requirements with the maintenance team.
• Ensure proper cleaning and basic upkeep of production equipment.

Production Records \& Documentation

• Maintain accurate daily production records and reports.
• Record production quantity, rejection, wastage, downtime, manpower, and material consumption.
• Ensure proper completion of batch records, production sheets, checklists, and other required documents.
• Maintain shift-wise production records and handover information.
• Ensure production documentation is complete, accurate, and available for review.
• Support preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.

Production Reconciliation

• Reconcile planned production against actual production.
• Monitor raw material consumption against production output.
• Identify production variances, wastage, rejection, and process losses.
• Coordinate with Stores and Accounts/Finance teams wherever required for material and production reconciliation.
• Investigate significant variances and report findings to the production manager.

Wastage \& Process Improvement

• Monitor production wastage and identify the reasons for excess wastage.
• Implement approved corrective actions to reduce material and process losses.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production process.
• Suggest practical improvements in workflow, manpower utilization, material handling, and production processes.

Safety \& Compliance

• Ensure employees follow all applicable production safety procedures.
• Ensure appropriate use of PPE and other safety equipment.
• Report unsafe conditions, accidents, near misses, and safety concerns immediately.
• Maintain a safe and organized production environment.
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs, statutory requirements, and internal production policies.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with stores for raw material and packaging material requirements.
• Coordinate with Quality for inspections, testing, and quality-related iss