1. Production Planning and Execution

- Plan, organise and monitor daily shop-floor production activities.
- Ensure production targets are achieved as per delivery schedules and customer requirements.
- Allocate machines, manpower and jobs based on production priorities.
- Monitor production output, cycle times, machine utilisation and work-in-progress.
- Identify production bottlenecks and take corrective action to minimise delays.

2. Shop-Floor and Manpower Management

- Supervise and coordinate CNC operators, VMC operators and other shop-floor personnel.
- Allocate daily work, monitor operator performance and ensure proper utilisation of manpower.
- Maintain discipline, productivity and safe working practices on the shop floor.
- Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and work instructions.
- Train and guide operators to improve productivity and reduce machining errors.

3. CNC / VMC Machining Operations

- Monitor the machining of components using CNC, VMC and related machine tools.
- Ensure jobs are executed according to engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances and process requirements.
- Coordinate tool availability, fixtures, job setting, machine readiness and material availability.
- Monitor tool wear, machining cycle times, rejection rates and machine downtime.
- Coordinate with programming, maintenance and tooling personnel to resolve production issues.

4. Quality Control Coordination

- Coordinate closely with the Quality Control team to ensure components meet specified quality standards.
- Ensure first-piece inspection, in-process inspection and final inspection are carried out as required.
- Investigate rejection, rework and recurring machining defects and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure operators follow inspection procedures and use measuring instruments correctly.
- Prevent defective components from moving to subsequent production stages.

5. Production Monitoring and Reporting





- Prepare and submit daily production reports directly to the Managing Director.
- Report production output, target achievement, rejection, rework, machine downtime and manpower utilisation.
- Highlight delays, quality problems, material shortages and other production-related issues.
- Follow up on pending jobs and ensure timely completion of customer orders.
- Maintain production records and ensure traceability of jobs and components.

6. Process Improvement and Safety

- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce machining costs and minimise material wastage.
- Implement measures to reduce rejection, rework, idle time and unnecessary machine stoppages.
- Ensure proper handling of components, tools, fixtures and measuring instruments.
- Maintain shop-floor housekeeping and enforce industrial safety practices.
- Coordinate with maintenance personnel to ensure machines remain in good working condition.

Educational Qualification

- ITI in Machinist, Fitter, Turner or a relevant mechanical trade; Diploma in Mechanical Engineering; or BE in Mechanical Engineering.
- Candidates with strong practical experience in CNC/VMC production and shop-floor supervision are preferred.

Experience and Skills Required

- Minimum 45 years of relevant experience in CNC/VMC machining production, preferably in a manufacturing environment involving precision-machined components.
- Previous experience supervising a team of CNC/VMC operators and managing daily shop-floor activities is essential.
- Valuable understanding of engineering drawings,



machining operations, dimensional tolerances and inspection procedures.
- Ability to coordinate production activities with Quality Control, stores, maintenance and other relevant departments.
- Strong skills in manpower management, production planning, problem-solving and execution.
- Ability to maintain production reports, monitor performance indicators and meet delivery commitments.
- Good communication, leadership and decision-making skills.

Preferred Experience

- Experience in hydraulic components, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic motors, hydraulic fittings, automotive components or precision engineering.
- Familiarity with machining processes for components supplied to OEMs or export customers.
- Experience in reducing rejection rates, improving productivity and maintaining consistent product quality.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The candidate will be evaluated on:

- Achievement of daily and monthly production targets.
- On-time completion of production orders.
- Reduction in rejection and rework percentages.
- Machine utilisation and reduction in downtime.
- Productivity and effective utilisation of manpower.
- Compliance with quality standards and shop-floor safety requirements.
- Accuracy and timeliness of daily production reporting.

Ideal Candidate Profile We are looking for a responsible, disciplined and result-oriented professional who can independently manage day-to-day shop-floor operations, lead CNC/VMC operators, coordinate effectively with Quality Control and take ownership of production performance.

The candidate must be comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment and reporting production status, challenges and corrective actions directly to the Managing Director.

Interested candidates with relevant CNC/VMC production management experience are encouraged to apply.

📌 Shop Floor Manager: CNC/VMC Production (Bengaluru)
🏢 Shrusa Chemy
📍 Bengaluru