- Manage daily production activities during the assigned shift.
- Handle plastic injection moulding machines used for automotive components.
- Monitor production targets, cycle time, machine utilization, and productivity.
- Ensure product quality as per customer specifications and quality standards.
- Coordinate with the Quality, Maintenance, and Toolroom departments to resolve production issues.
- Monitor rejection, scrap, and rework to minimize production losses.
- Ensure proper manpower allocation and shift-wise work distribution.
- Maintain production reports, shift handover reports, and machine records.
- Ensure adherence to 5S, safety rules, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Monitor material availability and coordinate with the store department.
- Troubleshoot basic machine and mould-related issues to minimize downtime.
- Ensure timely completion of production targets and delivery schedules.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Diploma or B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or a related engineering field.
- 3–4 years of experience in plastic injection moulding, preferably in the automotive industry.
- Knowledge of injection moulding machines, moulds, and process parameters.
- Understanding of quality standards, rejection control, and production planning.
- Good leadership, problem-solving, and team management skills.
- Ability to manage shop-floor operations independently.