Job descriptionHead of Production Precision Manufacturing Leadership in Defense SystemsLocation: Primarily On-Site at Customer's End (Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh)Experience: 1015 yearsIndustry: Defense Engineering, Heavy Engineering, Mechanical ProductionCTC Range: 1218 LPA (based on experience & leadership ability)RAR Engineering Pvt. Ltd. hiring a high-impact, operations-driven Head of Production to lead mission-critical production operations at our clients site, where the real work happensnot behind the desk, but on the floor, under pressure, and amidst real-world constraints.This role is not for the faint-hearted. It demands mental resilience, physical endurance, and unshakeable leadership to drive output from existing teams and infrastructure in a challenging environment. You will represent us at the customer's location and are expected to take full ownershipas if its your own factory.For more about our work, visit: www.shockbuffer.comThis Role Demands100% ownership of production performance at customer-end facilities.Leading a rigidly structured, heavily audited, and often uncooperative production environment.Ability to push teams, fix operational gaps, enforce discipline, and extract output despite resistance.A mentally strong leader who can work long hours and thrive in high-pressure conditions.Someone who treats the factory floor as a battlefield and drives results through personal example, not instructions.Core ResponsibilitiesManage daily production operations, including machining, assembly, metallurgy, testing, and QA, at the customer site.Plan, monitor, and improve productivity, quality, and process control while facing real-time shopfloor challenges.Troubleshoot issues related to tooling, machining practices, heat treatment variations, and team coordination.Drive discipline, documentation, accountability, and team motivation in a legacy-driven and often underperforming environment.Take full charge of floor layout, manpower planning, workflow standardization, and output improvement programs.Coordinate actively with design, purchase, QA, and client liaisons to ensure seamless project execution.Create daily, weekly, and monthly performance review systems, root cause mechanisms, and escalation processes.Required ProfileB.E. / M.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Metallurgy.1015 years of hands-on experience in precision manufacturing environments, ideally in defense or high-standards public sector setups.Must have previously led production teams with end-to-end responsibilities across machining, finishing, and QA.Demonstrated ability to work in difficult, layered bureaucratic setups and still deliver measurable performance improvements.Strong mechanical foundation with working knowledge of CNC operations, tolerancing, metallurgy, fixturing, and QA methods.Experience with TPM, 5S, and lean manufacturing implementation in a live shopfloor environment is critical.What You Should Know Before ApplyingThe work location is customer-controlledyou will be the face and driver of change there.The environment will test your technical ability, people management skills, and leadership stamina.This role will require long hours, high focus, and day-to-day problem-solving, not just planning.Only apply if youre willing to give 100% of your energy, commitment, and professional capacity to this mission.Why Join Us?Strategic, high-visibility role with direct impact on national defense engineering deliverables.Opportunity to lead transformative manufacturing changes on critical indigenous programs.Competitive package, performance-linked growth, and long-term leadership prospects.Support from a fast-scaling innovation-led company rooted in motion control and defense systems.Apply at: info@shockbuffer.comKnow more: www.shockbuffer.comJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:Commuter assistanceFood providedInternet reimbursementPaid sick timePaid time offAbility to commute/relocate:Adhartal, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)Application Question(s):Have you previously managed production operations at a customers site or in a legacy manufacturing setup with process bottlenecks? If yes, briefly describe the challenges you faced and how you handled them.This job requires 100% ownership and strong mental stamina. In your past roles, how have you enforced accountability and extracted output from difficult or resistant teams?Experience:Manufacturing management: 10 years (Required)Location:Adhartal, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (Preferred)Work Location: In person
0 - 1 yrs
1.5 Lac/Yr
Production Engineer 
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