Opening For Machine Shop Manager

Job Summary

The Machine Shop Production Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising daily operations of the CNC machine shop, including CNC Turning Centers, VMC (Vertical Machining Centers), and HMC (Horizontal Machining Centers). The role ensures production targets, quality standards, cost control, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

1 Production Planning & Control

Plan daily/weekly/monthly production schedules.

Ensure on-time delivery as per customer requirements.

Optimize machine utilization (CNC, VMC, HMC).

Monitor OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).

Coordinate with PPC, Quality, Maintenance, and Stores.

2 CNC / VMC / HMC Operations Management

Supervise machining operations including turning, milling, drilling, tapping, and boring.

Approve machining processes and cycle time improvements.

Ensure correct tooling selection, fixture setup, and program validation.

Monitor tool life management and cutting parameters.

Support new product development and trial runs.

3 Quality Control

Ensure adherence to drawing specifications and tolerances.

Implement in-process inspection standards.

Work with QA team for root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions.

Maintain rejection and rework within acceptable limits.

4 Manpower Management

Lead and supervise CNC operators, setters, programmers, and supervisors.

Allocate manpower effectively across shifts.

Conduct skill training and performance evaluation.

Maintain discipline and safety culture.

5 Maintenance & Machine Health

Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules.

Reduce breakdown time and improve MTBF.

Ensure proper lubrication and machine care practices.

6 Cost & Productivity Improvement

Reduce cycle time and setup time (SMED).

Implement Lean Manufacturing / 5S practices.

Monitor consumables, tooling costs, and scrap reduction.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

7 Safety & Compliance

Ensure safe machine operations.

Enforce PPE usage.

Maintain compliance with ISO / IATF (if automotive industry).

• Experience

  6 - 12 Years

• No. of Openings

  1

• Education

  Diploma (Mechanical)

• Role

  Machine Shop Manager

• Industry Type

  Manufacturing / Production / Quality

• Gender

  Male

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office

• Face interview location

  Arasur, Coimbatore