Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production workflows., Monitor production schedules and adjust timelines as needed to meet deadlines., Ensure production output meets quality standards and complies with safety regulations., Coordinate with maintenance for the upkeep and optimal functioning of equipment., Develop and implement master production schedules based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and customer orders., Plan material and labour requirements in coordination with procurement and HR., Monitor inventory levels., Optimize capacity utilization and minimize downtime or bottlenecks., Coordinate with the maintenance team for timely preventive and breakdown maintenance., Ensure high uptime and availability of critical machines and infrastructure., Lead, mentor, and manage production supervisors and line staff., Foster a culture of safety, quality, discipline, and accountability., Conduct training and skill development sessions for the production team., Ensure adherence to industry quality standards and internal SOPs., Collaborate with the quality control team to investigate and resolve production-related quality issues., Support R&D and product development teams during pilot runs, process trials, and ramp-up., Modify equipment and processes to accommodate new products., Ensure smooth handover of NPD into Production., Identify areas for cost savings and implement process improvements., Develop and implement strategies to reduce manufacturing costs without compromising on quality or compliance., Monitor and control variable and fixed production costs, including labour, energy, materials, and machine downtime., Analyse cost structures and identify opportunities for cost improvement., Prepare monthly reports on production costs, variance analysis, and cost-saving performance., Enforce a safe working environment as per legal and company standards., Investigate incidents and implement corrective/preventive actions.