Factory Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Factory Manager to lead our manufacturing operations in Ahmedabad. The role oversees the production of custom Special Purpose Machines and turnkey packaging lines, ensuring on‑time delivery and strict quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed production schedules to meet delivery targets for SPMs and packaging lines.
• Lead and mentor production supervisors, machinists, fitters and assembly staff, fostering high shop‑floor discipline.
• Guarantee that all equipment complies with client specifications, internal QC procedures and industry standards such as CE and GMP.
• Optimize raw material, manpower and machining centre utilisation, including CNC and VMC assets, to reduce waste and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement through lean manufacturing, 5S and other efficiency initiatives.
• Coordinate closely with design, procurement, sales and dispatch teams to resolve technical bottlenecks.
• Enforce health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and compliant factory environment.

Required profile

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10‑15+ years of plant or production leadership experience in packaging machinery, pharmaceutical equipment or capital‑goods manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage large blue‑collar and white‑collar teams while driving operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, precision machining, assembly and testing of complex mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.

Required skills

• CNC and VMC operation
• Precision machining
• Fabrication and assembly techniques
• Testing of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems
• Lean manufacturing methodologies
• 5S implementation