Job Title

Asst Manager - Operations

Location

Surendranagar, Gujarat

Job Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for end-to-end manufacturing operations of gear pumps, including CNC VMC machining, assembly, testing, quality, production planning, and logistics. The role ensures operational excellence, productivity, quality compliance, cost control, and on-time delivery through effective utilization of in-house CNC/VMC capabilities.

Responsibilities

1. Overall Operations Management

- Lead daily manufacturing operations including machining, assembly, testing, and dispatch.
- Ensure smooth coordination between Production, Quality, Maintenance, Materials, and Planning teams.
- Achieve production targets as per customer delivery commitments.
- Drive operational efficiency, productivity, and capacity utilization.

2. CNC / VMC Machining Operations

- Oversee all CNC, VMC, and machining center operations in-house.
- Ensure proper planning and scheduling of CNC/VMC machines.
- Monitor cycle time optimization, tooling life, and machine utilization.
- Implement best practices in setup reduction, tooling standardization, and machining accuracy.
- Coordinate with Engineering for process improvements and fixture development.

3. Production Planning Control

- Develop production plans aligned with sales forecasts and customer requirements.
- Ensure material availability and machine readiness as per plan.
- Monitor WIP, bottlenecks, and throughput across departments.




- Minimize downtime through effective coordination with Maintenance and Planning.

4. Quality Compliance

- Ensure manufacturing adheres to defined quality standards and specifications for gear pumps.
- Work closely with Quality team to reduce rejections, rework, and customer complaints.
- Ensure compliance with ISO, customer, and statutory requirements.
- Promote Right First Time culture on the shop floor.

5. Cost Control Continuous Improvement

- Drive cost reduction initiatives through process optimization and waste elimination.
- Analyze production losses, scrap, rework, and downtime.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and TPM initiatives.
- Improve OEE of CNC/VMC machines.

6. Maintenance Asset Management

- Ensure preventive and breakdown maintenance of all CNC, VMC, and auxiliary machines.
- Improve machine uptime and reliability.
- Plan capacity expansion and machine additions in coordination with management.

7. Team Leadership Training

- Lead and manage Production Managers, CNC Supervisors, Engineers, Operators, and Technicians.
- Ensure skill development and training of CNC/VMC operators.
- Monitor discipline, safety, and workforce productivity.
- Build a performance-driven,



accountability-focused culture.

8. Safety, Environment Shop Floor Discipline

- Ensure adherence to safety norms, PPE usage, and statutory compliance.
- Maintain clean, organized shop floor with robust 5S implementation.
- Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks.

Team Reporting (Indicative)

- Production Manager / Engineers
- CNC / VMC Supervisors
- Assembly Testing Supervisors
- Maintenance Team
- Shift In-charges

Key Skills Competencies

- Strong knowledge of gear pump manufacturing processes .
- Hands-on experience with CNC, VMC, machining centers, tooling, fixtures .
- Expertise in production planning, lean manufacturing, and OEE improvement.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Ability to analyze data and drive performance improvements.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.

Educational Qualification

- BE / BTech / Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering
- Additional qualification in Operations / Lean Manufacturing preferred

Travel Work Arrangements/Requirements

- 6 Days Working

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