Deputy General Manager – Manufacturing / Production

Confidential Careers; Chennai; Vor Ort; INR 4.000.000 - 6.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Confidential Careers in India seeks an experienced Deputy General Manager – Manufacturing / Production to lead precision machining operations, with strong CNC expertise and production management leadership. The role requires driving on-time delivery, quality and cost efficiency across processes from turning to final assembly.

The ideal candidate will oversee planning, capacity, tooling, NPD transitions and continuous improvement, while mentoring production managers and shop-floor teams.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Automobile or Aerospace Engineering.
• 22–30 years of manufacturing/production experience in precision engineering or CNC machining.
• Proven experience managing CNC machine shops and high-precision component manufacturing operations.
• Strong exposure to production planning, manufacturing engineering, NPD and team leadership.
• Aerospace component manufacturing experience is an added advantage.
• CNC Turning, CNC Milling, CNC programming and machining process optimization.
• Engineering drawing interpretation, dimensional tolerances, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures.
• Production planning, capacity planning, OEE and productivity improvement.
• Root cause analysis, quality control, cost optimization and process improvement.
• AutoCAD, SolidWorks / 3D modelling and FEA knowledge – preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations, including CNC Turning, Milling, deburring, finishing and assembly.
• Plan and manage daily, weekly and monthly production targets with quality and cost efficiency.
• Oversee production planning, capacity planning, machine loading and resource utilization.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Planning and other functions to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Provide technical leadership in CNC machining, programming and process optimization.
• Interpret drawings, tolerances and customer specifications.
• Guide tooling selection, machining parameters and work-holding techniques.
• Troubleshoot machining defects, dimensional deviations and production challenges.
• Drive productivity through OEE monitoring and cycle‑time optimization.
• Establish KPIs, standardized processes and continuous improvement practices.
• Ensure equipment reliability through maintenance coordination.

Kenntnisse

CNC Turning

CNC Milling

CNC programming

Manufacturing engineering

Production management

Root cause analysis

OEE

Quality control

Process improvement

Leadership

Ausbildung

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Automobile or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

3D modelling

FEA

Jobbeschreibung

Deputy General Manager (DGM) – Manufacturing / Production

Industry: Precision Engineering / CNC Manufacturing

Experience: 22–30 Years

Qualification: Diploma / Bachelor's in Mechanical, Automobile or Aerospace Engineering

Experience in aerospace component manufacturing will be an added advantage.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Deputy General Manager – Manufacturing / Production to lead precision machining and manufacturing operations, with strong expertise in CNC Turning, CNC Milling, manufacturing engineering and production management. The role is responsible for achieving production targets, ensuring product quality, improving operational efficiency, optimizing costs and driving on-time delivery. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical troubleshooting capabilities, leadership experience and exposure to high-precision component manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manufacturing & Production Operations

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations, including CNC Turning, Milling, deburring, finishing and precision component assembly.
• Plan and manage daily, weekly and monthly production targets, ensuring quality, cost efficiency and on‑time delivery.
• Oversee production planning, capacity planning, machine loading and resource utilization.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Planning and other functions to ensure uninterrupted production.

2. CNC Machining & Technical Expertise

• Provide technical leadership in CNC machining, programming, machine setup and process optimization.
• Interpret engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances and customer specifications.
• Guide cutting tool selection, machining parameters, jigs, fixtures and work‑holding techniques.
• Troubleshoot machining defects, dimensional deviations, tooling issues and production challenges.
• Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet precision and quality standards.

3. New Product Development & Manufacturing Engineering

• Lead manufacturing activities for new product development (NPD) and component introduction.
• Oversee process planning, tooling, fixture development, machining trials and production validation.
• Evaluate manufacturing feasibility and implement process improvements.
• Ensure smooth transition from product development to regular production.

4. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive productivity improvements through OEE monitoring, machine utilization and cycle‑time optimization.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis to reduce scrap, rework, downtime and manufacturing costs.
• Establish production KPIs, standardized processes and continuous improvement practices.
• Ensure equipment reliability through effective maintenance coordination.

5. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with customer quality requirements, engineering standards and manufacturing procedures.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to resolve product nonconformities and improve process reliability.
• Implement safe manufacturing practices, operational risk assessments and environmental compliance measures.
• Lead, mentor and develop production managers, engineers, supervisors and shop‑floor teams.
• Establish departmental KPIs, monitor performance and drive accountability.
• Oversee manpower planning, staffing, attendance, overtime, training and performance management.
• Build a high‑performing team focused on productivity, quality, safety and delivery excellence.

7. Budgeting & Strategic Management

• Manage production budgets, manufacturing costs and resource allocation.
• Recommend CAPEX investments for machinery, equipment, tooling and manufacturing technology.
• Identify operational risks, cost‑saving opportunities and manufacturing capability improvements.
• Prepare production performance reports and management presentations.

Candidate Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Automobile or Aerospace Engineering.
• 22–30 years of manufacturing / production experience, preferably in leading precision engineering or CNC machining companies.
• Proven experience managing CNC machine shops and high‑precision component manufacturing operations.
• Strong exposure to production planning, manufacturing engineering, NPD and team leadership.
• Aerospace component manufacturing experience is an added advantage.
• CNC Turning, CNC Milling, CNC programming and machining process optimization.
• Engineering drawing interpretation, dimensional tolerances, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures.
• Production planning, capacity planning, OEE and productivity improvement.
• Root cause analysis, quality control, cost optimization and process improvement.
• AutoCAD, SolidWorks / 3D modelling and FEA knowledge – preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Leadership & Communication

• Strong leadership, analytical thinking and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent planning, decision‑making and cross‑functional coordination capabilities.
• Ability to manage large production teams and demanding delivery schedules.