Factory Manager

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1200000 - Rs 1800000 (ie INR 12-18 LPA)

Min Experience: 6 years

Location: mumbai

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Factory Manager to lead and oversee operations at a mattress manufacturing facility based in Hyderabad. The role requires complete ownership of plant performance, ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, workforce management, and P&L accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end factory operations including production, maintenance, quality control, and dispatch.
• Develop and execute production plans to meet delivery timelines while optimizing cost and efficiency.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices to enhance productivity and reduce operational waste.
• Ensure full compliance with safety standards, statutory guidelines, and industry regulations.
• Lead and mentor factory teams, fostering a high-performance and safety-focused culture.
• Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to maintain uninterrupted raw material availability.
• Maintain and improve product quality in line with defined standards and customer expectations.
• Prepare, monitor, and control factory budgets, production KPIs, and cost metrics.
• Drive automation, continuous improvement initiatives, and adoption of best-in-class manufacturing practices.
• Take full responsibility for the factory’s P&L, ensuring alignment with business and financial targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 7–12 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in mattresses, foam products, furniture, or consumer goods.
• Prior experience managing medium to large-scale production facilities.
• Strong leadership skills and experience handling a large workforce.
• Solid understanding of lean processes, Kaizen, and quality management systems.
• Proven track record in factory-level P&L ownership.
• Analytical, hands-on, problem-solving mindset with strong decision-making ability.

What’s Offered

• Opportunity to lead operations for a fast-scaling consumer manufacturing business
• Work environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development