Senior Production Manager

Production Planning & Control

• Develop and implement production plans aligned with sales forecasts and project orders for drilling rigs, assemblies, and accessories.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Design, and Shopfloor teams (Machining, Fabrication, Assembly) to ensure timely availability of materials and components.
• Monitor production schedules to avoid bottlenecks and ensure adherence to dispatch commitments.

Supply Chain & Procurement Management

• Manage sourcing and procurement of high-value components such as hydraulic systems, drilling tools, fabricated structures, and imported parts.
• Strengthen vendor base and negotiate commercial terms for cost optimization.
• Ensure timely issuance and monitoring of MR, Indent, PO, GRN, QC clearance, and reconciliation processes.

Inventory & Material Flow Management

• Optimize inventory levels for raw materials, WIP, and finished drilling equipment to reduce carrying cost without affecting production.
• Monitor stock movement, aging analysis, and reconciliation of materials.
• Ensure structured control of spare parts and critical long-lead imported items.

Logistics & Distribution

• Oversee inbound logistics for domestic and imported materials.
• Manage outbound dispatch of drilling equipment and accessories to project sites.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements for inter-state movement, export documentation, and regulatory norms.

ERP & Process Digitization

• Ensure accurate documentation and workflow management through ERP / SAP systems.
• Drive data-driven decision making using ERP dashboards and advanced Excel tools.
• Improve reporting systems for inventory, production performance, and supply chain KPIs.

Risk & Continuity Planning

• Develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions, especially for imported and long lead-time components.
• Mitigate risks related to vendor dependency and raw material price volatility.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead procurement, stores, logistics, and planning teams.
• Build a performance-driven culture focused on accountability and operational excellence.