Manager- Product & Design, Mumbai

Role: Manager- Product & Design, Mumbai Experience: 5-7 years Salary: 6-8LPA _________________________________________ About the role: The Manager – Product Design is responsible for supporting end-to-end production operations, including scheduling, raw material planning, and order management. This role acts as a critical bridge between the production, design, and administrative teams to ensure a smooth workflow, consistent product quality, and timely delivery. Additionally, the position contributes to design development for vocational products such as candles, bags, and handicrafts. Key Responsibilities: 1. Production Coordination & Planning Scheduling: Support day-to-day production scheduling and workflow tracking across all product lines. Team Coordination: Work with instructors, caretakers, and artisans to ensure orders are completed on time and meet quality standards. Monitoring: Proactively identify and flag production bottlenecks or delays. 2. Design & Product Development: Creative Translation: Collaborate with the Head of the Sheltered Workshop to turn creative concepts into market-ready products like candles, diyas, bags, and torans. Market Research: Research market trends and new product opportunities. Documentation: Maintain product specifications, prototypes, samples, and design records. 3. Vendor & Material Management Sourcing: Identify and source high-quality raw materials and manage supplier relationships. Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, quality, and delivery timelines with vendors. Inventory: Maintain updated records of suppliers, pricing, and material inventory levels. 4. Logistics & Order Management Tracking: Track incoming and outgoing orders, ensuring accurate packaging, labeling, and documentation. Exhibition Support: Coordinate logistics for exhibitions, bulk orders, and client deliveries. Reconciliation: Support inventory reconciliation for all orders and dispatches. 5. Training & Documentation Upskilling: Assist in organizing artisan workshops and training on new production techniques. Reporting: Prepare weekly and monthly production and sales reports to support organizational decision-making. Progress Tracking: Document artisan progress and product development milestones. Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelors degree in Design or Product Design. Experience: 5–7 years in production coordination, design support, or operational roles. Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel and Google Sheets. Sector Knowledge: Experience in a social sector production environment is a plus. Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines effectively. - Hiring Note : Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Feb 17, 2026 on Ground Zero For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-8058331557