Job Title: Manager - Machine Shop

Department: Research & Technology Development
Location: Mahad, Raigad, Maharashtra
Experience: 710 Years
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical or Production Engineering. ITI candidates with strong CNC programming and machining experience may also be considered.

Preferred Industry: Precision Plastics Machining, Fluoropolymers, Engineering Plastics, CNC Manufacturing, Chemical, Semiconductor and Pharmaceutical Components

Job Purpose

To manage and ensure effective execution of all in-house and subcontract machining activities in accordance with approved production and development schedules, ensuring achievement of production targets, quality standards, cost-effectiveness and On-Time Delivery (OTD).

The position is responsible for managing machine shop operations, CNC/VMC/TMC machining processes, new product development machining, subcontractor development, vendor performance, manpower planning, cost optimization and continuous process improvement.

The incumbent will drive operational excellence through effective utilization of machine capacity, manpower, tooling and other resources while ensuring quality, safety and timely delivery of production and development components.

Principal Accountabilities

- Ensure completion of all in-house and subcontract machining activities as per approved production and development schedules.
- Maintain and improve OTD performance for production and development components.
- Ensure optimum utilization of machine capacity, manpower, tooling and other resources.
- Develop new subcontractors and machining processes to improve capacity, quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure timely execution of new product development and machining requirements.
- Control machining rejections and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Improve productivity through process optimization, cycle-time reduction and cost-control initiatives.
- Develop the technical and functional competencies of machine shop personnel.
- Ensure compliance with quality management systems, IMS and applicable EHS requirements.

Key Responsibilities

A. Production Planning & Machine Shop Operations

- Plan, monitor and control all in-house and subcontract machining activities.
- Ensure achievement of monthly production targets and committed delivery schedules.
- Monitor OTD performance for production and development components.
- Review monthly machine shop capacity, machine loading and manpower requirements.
- Plan and approve shift schedules based on production priorities.
- Monitor machine utilization and implement actions to improve productivity.
- Identify production bottlenecks and ensure timely resolution.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure smooth execution of machining activities.

B. CNC Machining & Technical Operations

- Provide technical leadership for CNC, VMC and TMC machining operations.
- Ensure proper machine setup, programming, tooling selection, fixtures, work offsets and machining parameters.




- Review new engineering drawings and evaluate machining feasibility.
- Prepare and approve machining process charts, tooling requirements and CNC coordinates.
- Ensure dimensional accuracy, tolerances and surface finish as per approved drawings and specifications.
- Estimate machining cycle time, production requirements, tooling consumption and job costs.
- Develop and standardize machining processes for new and repeat jobs.
- Ensure proper machine maintenance, tooling management and safe machining practices.

C. New Product Development & Process Development

- Coordinate machining activities for new product development and ensure timely completion of development samples.
- Review recent product drawings and establish appropriate machining processes.
- Prepare and review BCD (as defined in the company's costing process) for new product machining.
- Approve development product tooling drawings, CNC coordinates and machining process charts.
- Identify and implement improvements in machining methods, tooling and production processes.
- Support R&D; and engineering teams in resolving machining-related technical challenges.

D. Subcontractor & Vendor Management

- Identify, evaluate and develop new subcontractors for machining requirements.
- Monitor vendor performance based on quality, delivery, cost and service.
- Review and negotiate subcontract machining rates and job-work charges.
- Review and approve subcontract labor rates as per company authorization limits.
- Review and approve subcontract purchase orders as per the applicable authorization matrix.
- Verify and approve machining-related bills and debit notes within delegated authority.
- Conduct periodic subcontract rate reviews to ensure cost competitiveness.
- Develop alternate subcontracting sources to improve delivery reliability and capacity.
- Ensure subcontractors comply with approved quality, technical, and delivery requirements.

E. Quality Management & Rejection Control

- Monitor machining quality and ensure adherence to approved drawings and specifications.
- Analyze internal and subcontract machining rejections and implement CAPA.
- Drive rejection reduction and improve first-time-right performance.
- Coordinate with QA/QC teams for investigation and resolution of quality issues.
- Review component salvage opportunities against eligible deviated or rejected components.
- Ensure proper dimensional inspection, quality documentation and traceability.
- Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, IMS and applicable manufacturing standards.

F. Cost Optimization & Continuous Improvement





- Identify cost-reduction opportunities in machining, tooling, subcontracting and manpower utilization.
- Develop cost-effective machining processes and subcontracting arrangements.
- Optimize machining cycle time, tooling consumption and production costs.
- Improve machine capacity utilization and overall departmental productivity.
- Drive charge-weight reduction activities as part of assigned EOHS objectives.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, productivity and operational efficiency.

G. SAP & Documentation Management

- Review and approve relevant SAP master data related to machine shop operations as per authorization limits.
- Ensure accuracy of machining-related production and process data.
- Maintain production records, capacity reports, inspection documentation and vendor performance records.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of departmental MIS reports.
- Maintain appropriate records for subcontracting, machining costs and quality performance.

H. Manpower & Team Development

- Review manpower requirements and ensure optimum deployment of departmental personnel.
- Plan and approve shift schedules in line with production requirements.
- Conduct periodic performance evaluations of machine shop employees.
- Identify training needs and recommend technical and functional training programs.
- Develop CNC programming, machine operation, inspection and troubleshooting skills within the team.
- Promote discipline, accountability, teamwork and safe working practices.

I. Shared / Additional Responsibilities

- Drive charge-weight reduction activities as part of the organization's EOHS objectives.
- Act as Sports Committee coordinator/lead, as assigned.
- Maintain Sports Committee records, activity reports and related documentation.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

1. Production planning and achievement of monthly machining capacity.
2. On-Time Delivery (OTD) of production and development components.
3. Quality analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
4. Vendor and subcontractor performance monitoring.
5. Machining rejection control and reduction.
6. New product development machining and BCD preparation.
7. New subcontractor identification, evaluation, and development.
8. Subcontract machining rate review and cost optimization.
9. Approval of machining-related bills, debit notes, and subcontract purchase orders.
10. SAP master data review and acceptance.
11. Manpower requirement review and shift scheduling.
12. Employee performance evaluation and competency development.
13. Training needs identification and skill upgradation.
14. Review of new drawings and machining feasibility.
15. Approval of development tooling drawings, CNC coordinates, and process charts.
16. Negotiation of subcontract machining and job-work charges.
17. Machine shop capacity utilization and productivity improvement.
18. Implementation of EOHS objectives and charge-weight reduction initiatives.

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