Senior Production Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position

Senior Production Manager – CNC/VMC/VTL/HMC Manufacturing Unit

Job Title

Production Manager

Industry

Manufacturing / Precision Engineering / Machining

Department

Production \& Operations

Experience

10–15 Years (Preferred)

Qualification

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

Location

Arasur, Coimbatore

Employment Type

Full-Time

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Production Manager to take complete ownership of the manufacturing unit's operations, production planning, execution, and overall performance.

The candidate will be responsible for managing the entire production process, including CNC, VMC, VTL, and HMC machining operations, manpower management, machine utilization, quality control coordination, production planning, and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate should have strong technical expertise in machining operations, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to independently manage and drive the manufacturing unit towards operational excellence, productivity, quality, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Complete Production \& Operations Management

• Take complete responsibility and ownership of the manufacturing unit's production operations.
• Manage end-to-end manufacturing processes involving CNC, VMC, VTL, and HMC machines.
• Ensure smooth and uninterrupted production activities across all shifts.
• Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Monitor production output, machine efficiency, and overall operational performance.
• Take independent decisions to improve production efficiency and resolve operational challenges.

Production Planning \& Execution

• Develop and implement production plans based on customer orders and delivery schedules.
• Ensure optimal utilization of machines, manpower, materials, and resources.
• Monitor job progress from raw material stage to finished goods.
• Coordinate with planning, purchase, stores, quality, and dispatch departments.
• Ensure timely completion of production schedules and customer commitments.

CNC / VMC / VTL / HMC Machining Management

• Possess strong knowledge of CNC turning, VMC, VTL, and HMC machining operations.
• Monitor machining processes, cycle times, tool usage, and productivity.
• Ensure efficient machine loading and allocation of jobs.
• Coordinate with programming, setting, and operator teams.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time and machining costs.
• Troubleshoot production-related technical issues and machining bottlenecks.

Manpower \& Team Management

• Lead and manage production supervisors, engineers, CNC programmers, setters, and machine operators.
• Allocate manpower according to production requirements.
• Monitor employee performance, discipline, and productivity.
• Conduct regular production review meetings.
• Train and develop production teams to improve technical capabilities.
• Ensure effective shift management and workforce utilization.

Quality \& Process Control

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and customer specifications.
• Coordinate with the Quality Department to minimize rejection, rework, and scrap.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions for production-related quality issues.
• Ensure process standardization and compliance with manufacturing procedures.
• Maintain consistency in product quality and dimensional accuracy.

Machine Maintenance \& Utilization

• Coordinate with the maintenance team for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Minimize machine downtime and ensure maximum machine availability.
• Monitor machine performance and identify recurring breakdown issues.
• Ensure proper maintenance of machines, tools, fixtures, and equipment.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Cost Control \& Productivity Improvement

• Control production costs, material wastage, tooling expenses, and overtime.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve productivity through efficient process planning and resource utilization.
• Monitor rejection rates, cycle time, and manufacturing costs.

Safety \& Compliance

• Ensure adherence to industrial safety standards and workplace practices.
• Maintain a safe and organized manufacturing environment.
• Ensure proper usage of PPE and compliance with safety procedures.
• Implement 5S and housekeeping practices across the production unit.

MIS \& Reporting

• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
• Track production achievement against planned targets.
• Monitor machine utilization, downtime, rejection, and productivity.
• Report operational performance, challenges, and improvement plans to management.

Required Skills \& Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of CNC, VMC, VTL, and HMC machining.
• Excellent production planning and execution capabilities.
• Proven experience in independently managing a manufacturing unit.
• Strong leadership and manpower management skills.
• Good knowledge of machining processes, tooling, fixtures, and cycle time optimization.
• Ability to handle production bottlenecks and operational challenges.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and OEE.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple production activities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of production targets.
• On-time delivery performance.
• Machine utilization and OEE.
• Reduction in rejection and scrap rates.
• Reduction in machine downtime.
• Improvement in productivity and cycle time.
• Manpower efficiency.
• Production cost control.
• Customer quality and delivery performance.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a hands-on and result-oriented Production Manager with the capability to in