Shop Floor Manager: CNC/VMC Production

Shrusa Chemy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrusa Chemy in Bengaluru, India seeks a hands-on Production Planning and Execution leader to orchestrate daily shop-floor activities, allocate resources, and drive on-time delivery for precision components.

The ideal candidate has CNC/VMC supervisory experience, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and a track record of maintaining quality while optimizing efficiency in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and monitor daily shop-floor production activities.
• Allocate machines, manpower and jobs based on production priorities.
• Supervise CNC/VMC operators and coordinate with Quality Control.
• Ensure production targets are met as per delivery schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor production output, cycle times, machine utilisation and work-in-progress.
• Identify production bottlenecks and take corrective action to minimise delays.

Skills

Production planning

Manpower management

Problem solving

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Education

ITI in Machinist/Fitter/Turner

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

BE in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CNC machines

Inspection tools

Job description

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‑meshed components.
• Previous experience supervising a team of CNC/VMC operators and managing daily shop-floor activities is essential.
• Good 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.