Factory Manager - Fabrication Site

Ion Exchange is a leading provider of innovative water treatment, resins and water treatment chemical solutions, committed to operational excellence and strategic transformation. With a robust legacy in delivering sustainable outcomes, the company is poised for significant growth in both domestic and international markets.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position : Factory Manager
Reports To : HOD Projects
Location : Navi Mumbai
Summary: Lead and manage all factory operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while meeting quality, delivery, and continuous improvement targets. Drive people leadership, operational excellence, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Responsibilities:
Supervise shop-floor activities and co-ordinate with Sub-Contractors for ensuring progress of work as per completion timeline.
Collaborate closely with Project Managers, QC Engineers, Purchase, and Stores Team to plan fabrication and assembly works, ensuring alignment with project goals and schedules.
Make decisions related to production, such as staffing and scheduling decisions.
Maintain proper record of free-issue materials handed-over to Sub-Contractors.
Maintain a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.
Responsible and accountable for shop organization, cleanliness, and quality.
Scheduling the maintenance of building and equipment as needed.
Ensure compliance to statutory and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and submit monthly report for management review.
Provide leadership and direction to improve overall factory performance.
Co-ordinating / laisioning with the various government agencies to obtain different licenses / statutory certificates, including renewal of factory license under Factories Act.
Requirements:
Good educational background, preferably in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with minimum 8-10 years of related work experience managing factory & shop-floor.
Well versed with engineering and construction drawings.
Working knowledge of safety management information system.
Familiar with compliance to OSHA standards and other relevant safety regulations.
Hands-on experience in project execution, shop-floor/assembly operations, fabrication, and sub-contractor management.
Preferred understanding of water treatment processes and technologies.
Knowledge of quality, statutory, regulatory, and legal compliance.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project timelines
Proficiency in MS Office with good written and verbal English communication skills.

Work arrangement
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