General Manager - Machine Shop

Magna Electro Castings

Coimbatore District

On-site

INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Magna Electro Castings in Coimbatore region seeks a seasoned Lead Production Manager to steer the machine shop operations, including CNC/VMC/HMC turning, milling, and grinding. You will drive production planning, cost control, and quality systems to meet customer delivery commitments and continuous improvement goals.

The role requires managing cross-functional teams, optimizing OEE, reducing waste, and implementing SMED/Lean initiatives while ensuring QMS compliance and safety standards.

Qualifications

Diploma/BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
2430+ years of experience in machining/manufacturing with significant managerial experience.
Strong experience in CNC machining and machine-shop operations.
Experience with production planning, capacity planning, costing, quality systems, and maintenance.
Good understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, cutting tools, fixtures, machining processes, and inspection methods.
Experience managing teams and multiple production functions.
Working knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

Lead production managers, engineers, supervisors, programmers, operators, inspectors, and support personnel.
Ensure targets are achieved within planned QCD parameters.
Manage production of machine shop and subcontract machining.
Improve OEE and reduce rejection ppm levels.
Implement SMED concepts and reduce setup time.
Develop and execute production plans to meet delivery commitments.
Monitor machine utilization, productivity, OEE, downtime, and shop efficiency.
Drive Lean, 5S, Kaizen, SMED and waste reduction initiatives.
Ensure safety and maintain ISO/TS 16949 compliant QMS documents.

Skills

CNC machining

Machine shop operations

Production planning

Capacity planning

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

Diploma/B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Lead production managers, engineers, supervisors, programmers, operators, inspectors, and support personnel.
Ensure production targets are achieved within the planned quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) parameters.
Managing the Production of Machine shop and its functions, including subcontract machining.
To increase the productivity and follow systematic approach to reduce the rejection ppm levels both at in-house and from customer end.
Review machining processes for productivity and cost optimization.
To work with all internal departments to improve the OEE of Machine shop
To continuously reduce the rejection ppm levels both at in-house and from customer end.
To implement SMED concepts in machine shop and reduce setup time.
Identify the skill gap for the team and facilitate training for the same.
To work on continuous improvement/ kaizen practices to reduce costs.
To ensure systems are implemented in line with QMS requirements and maintain QMS documents to ISO/TS 16949 standard requirements.
To improve the machining process for existing components.
Control machining costs, consumables, tooling & electricity.
Ensure robust new product development process and practice first time right approach.
Maintain Safety environment within the Plant.
Ensure effective utilization and maintain the assets of the Plant.
Benchmark machining processes and adopt best practices.
Manage day-to-day operations of the machine shop, including CNC/VMC/HMC turning, milling, grinding, and related machining activities.
Develop and execute production plans to meet customer delivery commitments.
Monitor machine utilization, productivity, OEE, downtime, and overall shop efficiency.
Ensure products are manufactured according to drawings, specifications, tolerances, and quality standards.
Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Purchase, Stores, and Sales teams.
Establish and monitor KPIs for production, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
Control manufacturing costs, overtime, consumables, tooling, scrap, and rework.
Lead continuous-improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, and waste reduction.
Ensure preventive and breakdown maintenance programs are effectively implemented.
Maintain adequate availability of raw materials, cutting tools, fixtures, and other production requirements.
Develop and implement SOPs, work instructions, and standard operating practices.
Ensure compliance with safety requirements and statutory regulations.
Work with customers and senior management to resolve technical, quality, delivery, and commercial issues.
Support quotation and costing activities by providing accurate machining time, manpower, tooling, and capacity information.
Prepare and review operational budgets and contribute to annual business planning.
Analyze production data and implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring problems.
Ensure proper documentation and traceability of production and quality records.
Drive a culture of accountability, discipline, quality consciousness, and continuous improvement.

Preferred candidate profile

Diploma/B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.
Typically 2430+ years of experience in machining/manufacturing, with significant managerial experience.
Strong experience in CNC machining and machine-shop operations.
Experience with production planning, capacity planning, costing, quality systems, and maintenance.
Good understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, cutting tools, fixtures, machining processes, and inspection methods.
Experience managing teams and multiple production functions.
Working knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office.

Desired Leadership Competencies