Job Description – Production Associate

Department: Production
Location: Arjun – Baroda / Indore
Reports To: Production Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 3–6 Years

Position Overview

We are looking for a Production Supervisor / Production Associate to oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensure smooth and efficient production. The role will be responsible for achieving production targets, managing shop-floor manpower, maintaining quality and safety standards, monitoring machine performance, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day production operations and ensure shift-wise production targets are achieved.
• Plan and monitor manpower deployment, attendance, and productivity on the shop floor.
• Ensure strict adherence to SOPs, work instructions, quality standards, and production processes.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Stores, and Planning teams to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Monitor machine and equipment performance and promptly report breakdowns and operational issues.
• Maintain daily production records, shift reports, MIS, and other production documentation.
• Ensure compliance with 5S, safety standards, housekeeping, and workplace discipline.
• Train and guide operators on work instructions, safety practices, quality requirements, and process improvements.
• Identify and resolve shop-floor issues to minimize production losses and downtime.
• Support Kaizen, continuous improvement, productivity enhancement, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Monitor production quality and coordinate with the Quality team for corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure proper shift handover and communicate production-related issues to the concerned teams.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or production operations.
• Experience in foam, mattress, furniture, FMCG, or related manufacturing industries will be preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Production planning and shift management
• Shop-floor operations and manpower handling
• Team leadership and operator supervision
• Quality and process control
• Machine and production monitoring
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, SOPs, and workplace safety
• Basic proficiency in MS Excel and production MIS
• Good communication and cross-functional coordination

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of production targets
• Manpower productivity and utilization
• Machine downtime and production efficiency
• Quality and rejection levels
• SOP and process adherence
• 5S and safety compliance
• Accuracy and timely completion of production MIS
• Continuous improvement and productivity initiatives

• Experience: 3+ years
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Education: Bachelor's degree required
• Languages: English