This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1500000 - Rs 3500000 (ie INR 15 - 35 LPA)

Min Experience: 12+ years

Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time

The Production Operation Head – Kitchen Cabinetry will own end-to-end manufacturing operations for our premium kitchen cabinetry division. You’ll drive production planning, quality, cost, delivery, and safety across CNC machining, edge banding, lamination, assembly, finishing, and dispatch. The role combines shop-floor leadership with strategic process improvement to scale output while maintaining our luxury quality standards.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities:
 Own daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for kitchen cabinetry lines to meet OTIF targets
 Balance capacity across CNC routers, beam saws, edge banders, membrane presses, paint shops, and assembly stations
 Coordinate with Sales, Design, and Project teams to convert approved kitchen designs into production orders
 Drive S&OP process for kitchen division – forecast RM, hardware, and manpower needs
 Implement and sustain QC checkpoints: panel cutting tolerance, edge banding adhesion, finish quality, hardware fitting, packaging
 Reduce rework & rejection PPM through root cause analysis, Poka-Yoke, and SOP adherence
 Lead ISO 9001, 5S, and Lean initiatives on the kitchen shop floor
 Work with R&D/Design to productionize new finishes, materials, and modular systems

 Monitor and improve key metrics: labor productivity, machine OEE, material yield, first- pass yield

 Drive BOM accuracy, nesting optimization, and off-cut reuse to control wood/board wastage
 Own P&L for kitchen production – RM cost, conversion cost, overhead absorption
 Lead automation & capex proposals for scaling capacity or reducing touchpoints
 Manage 80–150-member team: supervisors, CNC operators, carpenters, assemblers, painters, QC, helpers
 Plan shift deployment, skill matrix, multiskilling, and operator training programs
 Ensure safety compliance: PPE, dust extraction, machine guarding, fire safety, chemical handling
 Build culture of accountability, quality ownership, and continuous improvement

 Forecast and trigger procurement for MDF/HDF, plywood, laminates, veneers, acrylic, hardware – Hettich, Hafele, Blum
 Coordinate with in-house paint shop and outsourced finishing vendors if needed
 Ensure on-time dispatch to project sites with proper packaging, labeling, and site-readiness checks
 Maintain ERP data accuracy – work order closure, inventory, consumption, labor booking
 Present daily production dashboard, weekly WIP review, monthly cost & efficiency reports
 Support digital initiatives: barcoding, shop-floor tablets, MES integration

Requirements:
 Education: B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engg. Diploma + strong experience considered
 Experience: 12-18 years in modular furniture/kitchen manufacturing, with 5+ years heading production operations
 Must-have exposure: CNC panel processing, edge banding, membrane/PU/paint finishing, modular cabinet assembly
 Preferred: Experience with luxury/modular kitchen brands, knowledge of European hardware systems, Lean Six Sigma
 Software: ERP – SAP/Oracle, AutoCAD reading, Excel/PowerBI for reporting

Key Skills
 Deep understanding of engineered wood processing & premium finishes
 Strong shop-floor leadership and manpower handling in high-mix, custom-order environment
 Cost-focused mindset with ability to balance quality vs delivery vs cost
 Vendor & cross-functional coordination with Design, Projects, SCM, and QA teams
 Problem solving, data-driven decision making, and bias for action

What We Offer:
 Competitive Salary: A competitive salary and benefits package
 Opportunities for Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
 Dynamic Work Environment: A dynamic and supportive work environment

Good-to-have skills

cnc