Production Manager – Kitchen Cabinetry Division

HappieHire · Bangalore district, India

Job Description – Production Manager – Kitchen Cabinetry

Job Title

Production Manager – Kitchen Cabinetry

Location

Bangalore, India

Department

Kitchen Cabinetry Division

Reports To

KCD Head / Business Head

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager – Kitchen Cabinetry to lead end-to-end production operations for the Kitchen Cabinetry Division.

The role will be responsible for driving production output, quality, efficiency, productivity, safety, and on-time delivery while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in modular kitchens, furniture manufacturing, precision woodworking, panel processing, CNC operations, edge banding, finishing, and hardware assembly , along with proven experience managing large shop-floor teams.

The Production Manager will be the key point of accountability for shop-floor performance, people management, production KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives .

Key Responsibilities

• Take strategic decisions to achieve monthly and quarterly production targets for kitchen cabinetry and modular solutions.
• Own daily, weekly, and monthly production output for the division.
• Conduct weekly Throughput Analysis meetings to identify bottlenecks and drive corrective actions.
• Lead daily meetings for OEE implementation and monitor OEE performance on the shop floor.
• Review and update the OEE Action Plan weekly to improve availability, performance, and quality.
• Maintain clear visibility of daily OEE status through shop-floor display boards.
• Monitor daily shift handover details and submit consolidated weekly handover reports to management.
• Prepare and submit monthly WIP (Work in Progress) reports.
• Review daily QC reports and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions for defects.
• Monitor preventive maintenance schedules to minimize machine downtime.
• Drive 5S and housekeeping standards across the production floor.
• Lead Poka-Yoke / Mistake Proofing initiatives to reduce rework and improve first-pass yield.
• Coordinate with Stores and Purchase teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials, hardware, fittings, and consumables.
• Review and approve quotations for machine spares, new machinery, and production consumables.
• Validate daily overtime requirements and submit weekly/monthly overtime reports.
• Lead recruitment and selection of direct production workforce and conduct interviews for production staff.
• Conduct monthly employee meetings to understand shop-floor challenges and improve employee engagement.
• Address disciplinary matters appropriately to maintain safety, productivity, and workplace discipline.
• Lead weekly cross-functional meetings involving Production, Maintenance, QC, Stores, and Purchase .
• Support ERP implementation for production operations, ensuring accurate data entry and effective user adoption.
• Coordinate with department heads on capacity planning, new product development (NPD), and delivery commitments .
• Ensure clear and visual communication of production KPIs, targets, quality standards, and safety requirements across the shop floor.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering , or a related field.
• 8–15 years of overall experience in furniture manufacturing, modular kitchens, cabinetry, or precision woodworking.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a managerial / production leadership role .
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Panel processing
• CNC machinery
• Edge banding
• Membrane / PU finishing
• Hardware assembly
• Modular kitchen / cabinetry production
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Theory of Constraints (TOC), OEE, and continuous improvement methodologies .
• Experience working with ERP systems , preferably in production/manufacturing modules.
• Proven experience managing 100+ shop-floor employees .
• Strong experience in production planning, manpower planning, capacity management, quality, and delivery.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Skills

• Production Planning & Execution
• Production KPI & OEE Management
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• 5S & Shop-Floor Management
• Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
• Capacity Planning & Throughput Optimization
• Quality & Defect Reduction
• Preventive Maintenance Coordination
• Manpower & Workforce Management
• Vendor & Cross-Functional Coordination
• ERP / Manufacturing Systems
• People Leadership & Conflict Resolution
• Safety & Shop-Floor Discipline
• Strong Decision-Making and Ownership

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a hands-on production leader with strong exposure to modular kitchen/cabinetry or furniture manufacturing . The candidate should be comfortable managing a large production workforce, monitoring shop-floor KPIs, improving OEE and throughput, resolving production bottlenecks, and working closely with Quality, Maintenance, Purchase, Stores, and other functions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Dynamic and performance-driven work environment
• Opportunity to work with a premium/luxury home solutions business