Position Summary We are looking for a hands-on and responsible
Production In-Charge to manage the day-to-day operations of a small-scale wood coatings manufacturing unit producing
PU, Acrylic and Water-Based paints/coatings.
The person will be responsible for the complete coordination of
production activities, raw material sourcing, purchasing coordination, inventory and warehouse management, production planning, factory operations, manpower coordination, quality control coordination, and finished-goods dispatch.
The ideal candidate should have practical experience in paints, coatings, chemicals, or a related manufacturing environment and be comfortable working in a small, hands-on factory where the role requires close coordination with management, suppliers, production workers, warehouse staff, and customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Planning & Coordination
- Plan and coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly production according to customer orders, stock requirements, and production priorities.
- Prepare production schedules and ensure timely completion of batches.
- Coordinate the production of PU, Acrylic, and Water-Based wood coating products.
- Ensure correct formulation, batching, mixing, dispersion, filtration, filling, and packing processes are followed as per approved specifications.
- Monitor production quantities, batch yields, wastage, and production efficiency.
- Ensure proper batch documentation and production records are maintained.
- Coordinate with the technical/quality team regarding formulations, product specifications, colour matching, and batch approvals.
- Identify production bottlenecks and take corrective action to minimize downtime.
- Ensure proper cleaning and changeover procedures between batches/products.
- Raw Material Sourcing & Purchasing Coordination
- Identify and coordinate sourcing of raw materials required for production, including resins, solvents, pigments, additives, fillers, water-based raw materials, hardeners, and other chemicals.
- Maintain a reliable supplier network and obtain quotations as required.
- Compare supplier prices, quality, lead times, and payment terms and make recommendations to management.
- Coordinate purchase requirements based on production plans and inventory levels.
- Follow up with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, quality issues, and shortages.
- Maintain appropriate minimum and maximum stock levels for critical raw materials.
- Monitor market availability and price fluctuations of key raw materials.
- Coordinate with management for purchase approvals and major procurement decisions.
- Inventory & Warehouse Management
- Manage the receipt, storage, identification, and issue of raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and other factory supplies.
- Maintain accurate inventory records for all materials.
- Ensure proper stock rotation and FIFO/FEFO practices where applicable.
- Monitor stock levels and prepare material-replenishment requirements.
- Conduct regular physical stock checks and reconcile differences with inventory records.
- Ensure chemicals and raw materials are stored safely and appropriately according to their properties and manufacturer requirements.
- Maintain proper labelling and identification of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products.
- Prevent unnecessary stock accumulation, expiry, damage, leakage, and material wastage.
- Manage finished-goods storage and coordinate timely dispatch against customer requirements.
- Factory Management
- Take overall responsibility for the smooth day-to-day operation of the production facility.
- Coordinate production workers, helpers, warehouse personnel, and other factory staff.
- Allocate manpower according to production requirements.
- Monitor employee attendance, productivity, discipline, and work practices.
- Ensure housekeeping and proper organization of the production and warehouse areas.
- Coordinate routine maintenance of mixers, dispersers, filling machines, pumps, compressors, and other production equipment.
- Identify equipment problems and coordinate with maintenance personnel/service providers for repairs.
- Ensure adequate availability of production consumables, packaging materials, PPE, and other factory requirements.
- Monitor utilities and general factory operating requirements.
- Quality & Process Control
- Ensure production is carried out according to approved formulations, specifications, and procedures.
- Coordinate with the laboratory/quality team for raw-material checks, in-process checks, and finished-product approvals.
- Ensure batch-to-batch consistency in colour, viscosity, solids, drying, gloss, adhesion, and other relevant product parameters.
- Investigate production-related quality issues and coordinate corrective actions.
- Maintain proper batch records, material traceability, and production documentation.
- Minimize rework, rejects, and customer complaints arising from production issues.
- Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Ensure safe handling, storage, and use of solvents, resins, pigments, additives, hardeners, and other chemicals.
- Ensure workers use appropriate PPE and follow factory safety procedures.
- Maintain good housekeeping and safe working conditions throughout the factory.
- Ensure proper handling and disposal of chemical waste, contaminated materials, and production residues.
- Ensure fire-safety equipment, ventilation, spill-control materials, and emergency procedures are maintained.
- Report any safety incidents, near misses, spills, or hazardous conditions to management immediately.
- Promote a strong safety culture among factory personnel.
- Dispatch & Logistics Coordination
- Coordinate packing and preparation of finished products for dispatch.
- Ensure correct product, color, batch number, quantity, and packaging are supplied against each order.
- Coordinate with sales/admin teams regarding delivery schedules and customer requirements.
- Arrange transportation and loading activities as required.
- Ensure proper documentation accompanies finished-goods dispatches.
- Monitor delivery schedules and resolve operational issues that may affect customer deliveries.
- Cost Control & Operational Efficiency
- Monitor raw material consumption and production costs.
- Identify opportunities to reduce material wastage, rework, downtime, and unnecessary expenses.
- Improve production efficiency and utilization of manpower and equipment.
- Monitor batch yields against standard/expected yields.
- Assist management in establishing standard consumption and production-cost benchmarks.
- Recommend improvements in processes, equipment, suppliers, and factory operations.
- Reporting & Documentation
Prepare and maintain regular reports covering:
- Daily production
- Raw material consumption
- Production output and batch yields
- Raw material and finished-goods inventory
- Material shortages and purchase requirements
- Production wastage/rejections
- Factory manpower and attendance
- Machine downtime and maintenance requirements
- Dispatches and pending orders
- Production issues and corrective actions
Provide regular updates to management on factory performance, material availability, production status, and operational concerns.
Required Qualifications & Experience - Diploma/Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Paint Technology, Production/Manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
- 5-10 years of relevant experience in paints, coatings, wood coatings, adhesives, chemicals, or similar manufacturing.
- Practical knowledge of PU, Acrylic, and Water-Based wood coating production is mandatory.
- Experience with mixing, dispersion, batching, filtration, filling, and packaging processes.
- Previous experience in raw material procurement, inventory management, warehouse operations, and factory coordination is highly desirable.
- Good understanding of chemical handling and factory safety requirements.
- Good communication and negotiation skills for dealing with suppliers and service providers.
- Basic computer skills, particularly Excel/ERP/inventory systems.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Technical Knowledge The candidate should preferably have practical familiarity with:
- PU coating systems
- Acrylic coating systems
- Water-based coatings
- Resins and binders
- Pigments and colorants
- Solvents and co-solvents
- Additives and performance modifiers
- Hardener systems
- Dispersion and mixing processes
- Viscosity and solids control
- Color matching and batch consistency
- Wood coating application methods
- Raw material compatibility and storage
- Chemical safety and handling
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Performance will be evaluated based on:
- On-time completion of production schedules
- Production efficiency and batch yields
- Reduction in raw material wastage
- Raw material availability and stock accuracy
- Reduction in production downtime
- Finished-product quality and consistency
- Reduction in rework and rejected batches
- Inventory accuracy
- Timely customer order fulfilment
- Factory housekeeping and safety compliance
- Cost control and operational efficiency
- Supplier performance and procurement efficiency
Personal Attributes The ideal candidate should be:
- Hands-on and willing to work directly on the factory floor
- Responsible and dependable
- Well organized and systematic
- Strong in follow-up and coordination
- Commercially aware and cost-conscious
- Able to manage multiple priorities
- Good at solving practical production problems
- Comfortable working in a small-business environment
- Proactive rather than waiting for instructions
- Able to work independently and take ownership of factory operations
Role Expectation This is a
hands-on management position. The Production In-Charge is expected to take ownership of the overall day-to-day factory operation rather than focusing only on production.
The successful candidate will be expected to ensure that
the right raw materials are available, production is completed on time and according to specifications, inventory is controlled, the factory and warehouse remain organized, workers are properly coordinated, and finished products are ready for dispatch as required.
The position will work closely with
Management, Sales, Technical/Quality, Suppliers, Customers, and Logistics providers to ensure smooth end-to-end operations.
Salary: 18-20,000/- per month.
Benefits: As per company policy
Joining: Immediate