About Us:
Join a globally respected 80+ year manufacturing company where quality is at the core of everything we build. This long-standing business unit is a leading manufacturer of process equipment which is sold into many domestic and international markets including mining, recycling, cement, food processing, and other Material handling and manufacturing industries.
Job Purpose:
Step into a high-impact role where you will lead production excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment. As a Senior Engineer - Production, you will drive efficiency, champion safety, and shape continuous improvement initiatives that directly influence product quality, delivery performance, and business success. If you enjoy solving complex shop-floor challenges and turning data into action, this role offers strong ownership and visibility.
Requirements
- Plan & Drive Production: Create and execute efficient production schedules aligned with customer delivery timelines and available manpower.
- Improve Processes: Continuously optimize production processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
- Solve Shop-Floor Challenges: Act as a hands-on troubleshooter to quickly resolve production issues and minimize downtime
- Lead Safety Initiatives: Build and enforce a strong safety culture, ensuring a zero-incident work environment
- Boost Productivity: Improve Direct Labor Hours (DLH) by reducing non-productive time and maximizing manpower utilization.
- Use Data to Improve Performance: Conduct time studies and track planned vs. actual performance to drive better project and machine utilization.
- Ensure Quality & Cost Control: Deliver products that meet quality standards while managing materials, labour, and wastage within budget.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify root causes using tools like 5-Why analysis and implement sustainable solutions.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Projects, Purchase, and Stores to ensure smooth operations
- Lead & Develop Teams: Supervise, motivate, and guide production teams to meet targets and improve performance.
- Maximize Machine Efficiency: Reduce downtime and improve utilization through preventive maintenance and better planning
- Ensure Compliance & Documentation: Maintain proper QMS, safety documentation, and adherence to company policies
- Promote Sustainability: Minimize material waste and ensure proper handling of scrap and factory resources
What We're Looking For:
- Education: B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience: 6-8 years in production/process execution within machinery manufacturing or fabrication
- Safety Expertise: Diploma/Certification in Industrial Safety with hands-on experience
- Technical Strengths:
- Production planning & process optimization
- Time study and productivity improvement techniques
- ERP systems (SAGE preferred), MS Office, MS Project
- Knowledge of 5S and continuous improvement practices
- Work Style: Data-driven, detail-oriented, and deadline-focused
- Leadership Skills: Strong analytical ability, communication, and stakeholder and people management
Benefits
Why Join us:
- High ownership and decision-making authority on the shop floor
- Exposure to end-to-end production and project lifecycle
- Opportunity to lead impactful continuous improvement initiatives
- Career growth in a performance-driven manufacturing environment
- Working days- Monday-Friday
- Health Insurance for self and family
- Profit Sharing programme.
- Multiple Employee centric and well-being support programmes
