Production Executive

A Production Executive is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, andcontrolling dailyproduction activities to ensure that products are manufacturedaccording to production targets, qualitystandards, safety requirements, anddelivery schedules.

Key Roles and Responsibilities1. Production Planning and Scheduling

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customerorders andbusiness requirements.
• Ensure production targets are achieved within the specified timelines.
• Coordinate with planning, purchase, stores, and dispatch departments toensure smoothproduction operations.
• Allocate manpower, machines, raw materials, and other resources effectively.

2. Production Monitoring and Control

• Monitor daily production activities and ensure smooth workflow on theproduction floor.
• Track production output against planned targets and identify deviations.
• Minimize production delays, downtime, material wastage, andoperational bottlenecks.
• Maintain production records, shift reports, and output reports.

3. Quality Control and Assurance

• Ensure products are manufactured according to approved specificationsand quality standards.
• Coordinate with the quality control team to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Monitor rejection rates, rework, and defective products.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality.

4. Raw Material and Inventory Management

• Ensure the availability of raw materials, components, and packaging materialsfor production.
• Coordinate with the stores and purchase departments to avoid material shortages.
• Monitor material consumption and minimize wastage.
• Maintain proper records of material usage, scrap, and production consumption.

5. Manpower Management

• Coordinate with supervisors and operators to achieve production targets.
• Allocate work according to employee skills and production requirements.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and work performance.
• Provide guidance to production staff and ensure adherence to work instructions.

6. Machine and Equipment Management

• Monitor machine performance and ensure equipment is used efficiently.
• Coordinate with the maintenance department for preventive maintenanceand breakdown repairs.
• Report machine failures and take necessary action to reduce downtime.
• Ensure proper handling and utilization of production equipment.

7. Safety and Compliance

• Ensure employees follow workplace safety procedures and company policies.
• Maintain cleanliness and workplace organization according to 5S standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable production procedures and quality requirements.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and operational risks.

8. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain daily production reports, batch records, work orders, and materialconsumption reports,as applicable.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, rejectionrate, machine downtime,and material wastage.
• Prepare production performance reports for management.
• Maintain accurate records for audits and internal reviews.

9. Coordination with Other Departments

• Coordinate with quality, maintenance, stores, purchase, planning, HR, anddispatch teams.
• Ensure timely completion of production orders.
• Communicate production issues and delays to the concerned departments.
• Support timely delivery of finished goods to customers.

10. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Support process improvement initiatives, waste reduction, andproductivity enhancement.
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Required Skills and QualificationsBachelor's or diploma qualification in Engineering, Production, Manufacturing,or a related field,depending on the industry.
• Knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes, andquality standards.
• Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage production targets and deadlines.
• Knowledge of MS Excel and production reporting.
• Familiarity with ERP or manufacturing systems is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Achievement of daily and monthly production targets.
• Production efficiency and labor productivity.
• Machine downtime and utilization.
• Product rejection and rework rates.
• Raw material wastage and consumption.
• On-time completion of production orders.
• Compliance with safety and quality standards.