Press shop-HOD

Lakshya Hr Solutions; Rajasthan; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakshya Hr Solutions is seeking a seasoned leader to head the Press Shop operations in Rajasthan. You will drive end-to-end production across Transfer, Progressive, and Tandem presses, and ensure uninterrupted manufacturing with deep technical expertise.

You will implement IATF 16949/QMS compliance, lead Kaizen and PDCA initiatives, and mentor shop floor engineers and supervisors for sustained improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven managerial experience in a heavy‑duty Press Shop environment.
• Strong analytical skills with a data‑driven MIS reporting approach.
• Exceptional leadership to train and guide shop floor teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Press Shop operations across transfer, progressive and tandem lines.
• Optimize daily production lines and resolve bottlenecks with technical insight.
• Ensure smooth manufacturing cycles and complete departmental control.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949 and QMS standards.
• Drive Kaizen, 5S, and PDCA initiatives for productivity gains.
• Forecast monthly consumables and parts; manage maintenance schedules.
• Prepare and present Press Shop MIS and performance data to management.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and mentorship to engineers and supervisors.

Skills

Managerial experience

Analytical skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Training & mentoring

Communication & negotiation

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Technical Operations & Production

Lead end-to-end Press Shop operations with hands-on expertise in Transfer, Progressive, and Tandem machine functions.

Apply deep technical knowledge of die manufacturing principles to optimize daily production lines and resolve technical bottlenecks.

Exercise complete control over the Press Shop department, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted manufacturing cycles.

Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Ensure rigorous compliance with IATF 16949 and Automotive Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Spearhead continuous productivity and quality improvement initiatives utilizing Kaizen, 4M, and 5S methodologies.

Formulate and execute PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) plans, driving systemic improvements across the shop floor.

Maintenance & Resource Management

Oversee and enforce periodic Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules for all press machines to minimize downtime.

Accurately forecast and manage the monthly procurement requirements for consumable items and critical machine service parts.

Leadership, MIS & Cross-Functional Coordination

Prepare detailed Press Shop MIS and monthly performance data, presenting improvement activities and system controls to top management.

Provide on-the-job training, mentorship, and technical guidance to shop floor engineers and supervisors.

Leverage strong communication and negotiation skills to drive seamless cross-departmental coordination and alignment.

Preferred candidate profile

Proven managerial experience in a heavy-duty Press Shop (Automotive sector preferred).

Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to presenting MIS reports to management.

Exceptional leadership capabilities to manage and train shop floor personnel effectively.