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Sr. Manager
Role Overview
Designation Title: Senior Manager- Production
Department: Production
Business Unit: Aspire Footwear
Group Company: Arvind Limited
Location: Vellore
Work Mode: Onsite
About Arvind Limited
Arvind is a diversified, innovation-led Indian enterprise with a rich legacy of excellence, integrity, and responsible growth. With deep roots in textiles, the company has evolved into a multi-business organization with capabilities spanning Textiles, Apparel, Retail, Advanced Materials, Environmental Solutions, Communication, Mobility, and Digital Solutions.
Driven by innovation, sustainability, and a strong customer-centric approach, Arvind continues to create products and solutions that make a meaningful impact across industries and communities. Its enduring legacy, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to building a better future make Arvind a dynamic organization for professionals looking to grow, innovate, and make a difference.
Role Summary
Senior Manager - Production, Department: Production, Grade: M2, Experience: 10-15 years.
Lead end-to-end footwear manufacturing operations across Cutting, Closing, Lasting, Assembly, Finishing, and Packing.
Drive achievement of production targets, quality standards, cost efficiency, delivery commitments, and workforce productivity.
Champion operational excellence, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing practices in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage complete footwear production operations across all manufacturing departments.
Develop and execute production plans aligned with customer orders, capacity, and delivery schedules.
Ensure achievement of daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
Monitor production performance, efficiency, and capacity utilization across manufacturing lines.
Drive operational excellence through process standardization and productivity improvement initiatives.
Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Industrial Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Improve line efficiency, labor productivity, and machine utilization.
Drive lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
Optimize manpower deployment and production resources.
Establish best practices to reduce cycle time and improve throughput.
Ensure adherence to customer specifications and quality standards.
Collaborate with Quality teams to reduce defects, rework, and rejection rates.
Monitor quality KPIs, First Pass Yield (FPY), right-first-time production, and customer complaints.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action plans for major quality issues.
Work closely with Production Planning and Supply Chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials and components.
Ensure on-time completion of production orders and shipment schedules.
Monitor production KPIs and prepare operational reviews for management.
Drive schedule adherence and minimize production delays.
Lead a team of Production Managers, Supervisors, Line Leaders, and Operators.
Build a performance-driven culture focused on accountability and results.
Identify workforce capability gaps and implement training and development initiatives
Experience
10 - 15 Years
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
No
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