Job Description (JD) – Production Manager - 20 Years Experience in (CNC / VMC / HMC Machine Shop) – Worked with Non – Standard Components – with good communication skills

Position Details

Job Title: Production Manager – CNC / VMC / HMC Machine Shop

Department: Production / Manufacturing

Reporting To: General Manager – Manufacturing

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Experience Required: 20+ Years in CNC/VMC/HMC Machine Shop Operations

Qualification:

- Diploma / B.E. Mechanical Engineering
- Additional certifications in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, CNC Programming (Preferred)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager with more than 20 years of hands-on experience in CNC, VMC, and HMC machining operations. The candidate should have grown from the shop-floor level and possess complete knowledge of machine shop operations, production planning, process optimization, manpower management, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate should be capable of independently managing an entire machine shop with multiple machining centers while ensuring productivity, quality, delivery, safety, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

- Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
- Ensure maximum machine utilization.
- Monitor machine loading and capacity planning.
- Plan production based on customer schedules.
- Coordinate with PPC for production priorities.
- Minimize idle machine time.
- Ensure on-time delivery.

2. Machine Shop Operations

Should possess complete operational knowledge of:

- CNC Turning Centers
- Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)
- Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)
- Vertical Turning Centers (VTL)
- Multi-axis CNC Machines

3. Process Planning

- Study engineering drawings.
- Analyze machining sequence.
- Select machining methods.
- Optimize cycle time.
- Improve machining processes.
- Reduce machining cost.
- Establish standard operating procedures.
- Introduce process improvements.

4. CNC Programming Knowledge

Working knowledge of:

- Majorly Fanuc Controls
- Siemens Controls

Knowledge of:

- G-Code
- M-Code
- Macro Programming
- Tool Offset Management
- Tool Life Monitoring
- Program Optimization

5. Tool Management

- Tool selection
- Insert selection
- Fixture planning
- Jig development
- Tool inventory




- Tool cost reduction
- Tool life improvement
- Tool standardization

6. Production Monitoring

Monitor:

- Machine utilization
- OEE
- Productivity
- Cycle time
- Rejection
- Rework
- Tool consumption
- Shift efficiency

7. Quality Management

Coordinate with QA team to ensure:

- Patrol Inspection
- SPC
- Process Capability
- Root Cause Analysis
- CAPA
- PPAP
- APQP
- Customer Quality Requirements

8. Productivity Improvement

Implement:

- Kaizen
- Lean Manufacturing
- TPM
- 5S
- SMED
- Poka-Yoke
- Waste Reduction
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- Sequential Machining SOP

9. Cost Reduction

Drive initiatives for:

- Cycle time reduction
- Tool cost reduction
- Power savings
- Consumable optimization
- Rework reduction
- Labour productivity improvement

10. Production Scheduling

Coordinate with:

- PPC
- Stores
- Purchase
- Tool Room
- Maintenance
- QA
- Dispatch

Ensure smooth production flow.

12. Manpower Management

Handle workforce including:

- CNC Operators
- VMC Operators
- HMC Operators
- Setters
- Programmers
- Supervisors
- Shift In-Charges
- Helpers
- Apprentices

Responsibilities include:

- Shift allocation
- Attendance monitoring
- Skill mapping
- Performance monitoring
- Training
- Discipline
- Motivation

13. Training & Skill Development

Conduct training on:

- Machine operation
- Process control
- Safety
- Quality
- Drawing reading
- Measuring instruments
- CNC programming basics
- Tool handling

14. Inventory Control

Monitor:

- Raw Material
- WIP
- Finished Goods
- Tool Inventory
- Coolants
- Cutting Oils
- Consumables

15. Customer Support

Coordinate with:

- Customers
- Quality Teams
- New Product Development
- Customer Audits

Support:

- Recent Product Trials
- Process Validation
- Customer Visits

16. New Product Development

Support:

- Trial Production
- Process Validation
- Fixture Development
- Tool Selection
- Cycle Time Establishment
- Process Documentation

18. Documentation

Maintain:

- Production Reports




- Machine Utilization Reports
- OEE Reports
- Shift Reports
- Tool Consumption Reports
- Rejection Reports
- Kaizen Records
- SOPs
- Work Instructions

Technical Skills Required

- CNC Turning Operations
- VMC Operations
- HMC Operations
- VTL Operations
- CNC Programming
- Fixture Design
- Tool Selection
- Process Engineering
- Engineering Drawing Interpretation
- GD&T;
- SPC
- OEE
- Lean Manufacturing
- TPM
- Kaizen
- 5S
- SMED
- Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone)
- CAPA
- Production Planning
- Inventory Control
- ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 Awareness

Software Knowledge

- ERP Systems
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- MS Office
- Production MIS
- AutoCAD (Basic)
- SolidWorks / Creo (Preferred)

Leadership Competencies

- Strong leadership and team-building skills.
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and coordination across departments.
- Ability to mentor and develop supervisors and operators.
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Customer-focused approach with commitment to quality and delivery.

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in the following industries will be preferred:

- Automotive Components
- Precision Engineering
- Hydraulic Components
- Aerospace Components
- Heavy Engineering
- Pumps & Valves
- Oil & Gas Equipment
- Industrial Machinery
- Defense Manufacturing
- Export-Oriented Engineering Units

Ideal Candidate Profile

- 20+ years of progressive experience in CNC/VMC/HMC machine shop operations.
- Hands-on exposure from machine operator/setter level to production leadership.
- Proven experience managing 50–200+ CNC/VMC/HMC machines and 100–300+ shop-floor employees.
- Strong record of improving productivity, reducing cycle time, controlling costs, and maintaining high quality standards.
- Demonstrated success in implementing Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, Kaizen, and OEE improvement initiatives.
- Capable of leading high-volume, precision machining operations while consistently meeting customer delivery commitments and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Provident Fund

Education:

- Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

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