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