Location: Chennai
Industry: Engineering Manufacturing / CNC Machining / Sheet Metal Fabrication
Reporting To: Managing Director / Head – PPC & Manufacturing Planning
Experience: 10–15+ years preferred
Qualification: Diploma / B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical / Production
Role Category: Engineering Education
Role: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Department: Production, Manufacturing & Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced Plant Head – Machine Shop to manage CNC/VMC operations, production, quality, manpower, tooling and machine utilization, ensuring productivity and on-time delivery as per the PPC production plan.

Perks and perks

Food allowance, Provident fund, Annual bonus, Accommodation.

Industry Type: Industrial Equipment / Machinery

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage CNC/VMC machine shop operations and production.
Execute PPC plans and monitor Plan vs Actual.
Improve machine utilization, OEE and cycle time.
Ensure quality control and reduce rejection/rework.
Control tooling, fixtures and tool costs.
Manage manpower, productivity and operator training.
Coordinate machine maintenance and downtime control.




Ensure material availability and WIP traceability.
Maintain accurate daily production reports.
Drive productivity, quality and on-time delivery improvements.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
Production Achievement & On-Time Delivery
Machine Utilization & OEE
Rejection & Rework %
Cycle Time & Downtime
Tool Consumption & Manpower Productivity
Machine Availability & WIP Control

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Hands-on CNC/VMC machining experience.
Knowledge of programming, tooling and fixtures.
Experience in production planning, OEE and quality control.
Robust leadership and problem-solving skills.
Engineering/automotive component manufacturing preferred.

FIRST 90 DAYS
0–30 Days: Understand machines, manpower and production bottlenecks.
31–60 Days: Implement production monitoring, OEE and tooling control.
61–90 Days: Improve productivity, quality, utilization and delivery performance.

Software & Systems:
ERP System
COM
Excel

Languages:
Tamil
English
Bengali
Hindi

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹720,000.00 per month

Perks:
Leave encashment

Work Location: In person

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