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