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RESPONSIBILITIES/ BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
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Productivity (P):
- Achieve shift-wise production targets as per the production plan.
- Allocate manpower, machines and jobs effectively to maximize machine and operator utilization.
- Monitor cycle time, machine utilization, OEE and productivity losses.
- Minimize machine idle time, changeover time, waiting time and process interruptions.
- Ensure availability of raw material, tools, fixtures, gauges and CNC programs before starting production.
- Monitor and control bottlenecks and take timely corrective actions.
- Coordinate with Production Planning, Tool Room, Maintenance, Quality and Stores for uninterrupted production.
- Ensure proper shift handover with status of production, machines, quality issues and pending actions.
Quality (Q):
- Ensure production is carried out as per approved drawings, process sheets, work instructions and control plans.
- Ensure first-piece inspection and in-process inspection are completed as applicable.
- Monitor rejection, rework, defects and process deviations and initiate corrective actions.
- Ensure proper use and availability of measuring instruments, gauges and inspection equipment.
- Stop production in case of major quality abnormalities and escalate to the concerned department.
- Ensure traceability and identification of components, batches and WIP.
- Support root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
- Maintain quality discipline and ensure compliance with applicable QMS requirements.
Cost (C):
- Control machining consumables, cutting tools, inserts, coolant and other shop-floor consumables.
- Minimize tool breakage, scrap, rework, rejection and unnecessary consumption.
- Monitor tool life and ensure optimum utilization of cutting tools.
- Reduce machine downtime and avoid avoidable production losses.
- Ensure economical utilization of electricity, compressed air, coolant and other resources.
- Identify and implement cost-reduction/improvement opportunities.
- Prevent damage to machines, tools, fixtures, gauges and components through proper handling.
Delivery (D):
- Ensure achievement of shift-wise production and dispatch requirements as per plan.
- Prioritize jobs based on production schedule, customer requirements and bottleneck status.
- Monitor WIP and ensure timely movement of components between processes.
- Coordinate with Planning, Stores, Quality, Maintenance and subsequent processes to meet delivery commitments.
- Escalate potential delays, breakdowns, material shortages and quality issues immediately.
- Ensure accurate production reporting at the end of each shift.
Safety (S):
- Ensure compliance with all safety rules, PPE requirements, SOPs and safe operating practices.
- Conduct/participate in shift safety briefings and toolbox talks.
- Ensure machine guards, interlocks, emergency stops and safety devices are functional.
- Prevent unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and take immediate corrective action.
- Ensure safe handling of components, tools, lifting equipment, coolants and chemicals.
- Report accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions immediately.
- Ensure proper housekeeping and 5S in the machining area.
- Do not permit operation of machines by unauthorized or untrained personnel.
Environment (E):
- Ensure proper segregation and disposal of metal scrap, used coolant, oil, waste and other materials.
- Prevent oil/coolant leakage and environmental contamination.
- Promote reduction in coolant, lubricant, electricity, compressed air and other resource consumption.
- Ensure compliance with environmental procedures and applicable statutory requirements.
- Support initiatives for waste reduction, recycling and energy conservation.
- Maintain clean and environmentally responsible shop-floor conditions.
Morale (M):
- Lead, guide and motivate shift operators and technicians.
- Allocate work fairly based on skill, competency and production requirements.
- Promote teamwork, discipline, ownership and continuous improvement.
- Identify training and skill-development requirements of employees.
- Address shop-floor issues and employee concerns promptly and professionally.
- Recognize good performance and encourage employee participation in improvement activities.
- Maintain effective communication between shifts and departments.
- Develop multi-skilled manpower and ensure skill-matrix compliance.
ESG:
- Promote responsible use of energy, water, raw materials and consumables.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical practices and applicable statutory requirements.
- Support reduction of waste, emissions and environmental impact from machining operations.
- Ensure fair, respectful and non-discriminatory treatment of employees.
- Promote safe working conditions, employee well-being and responsible workplace practices.
- Maintain accurate production, quality, safety and environmental records.
- Support internal/external audits and closure of identified observations.
- Encourage responsible sourcing and efficient utilization of resources wherever applicable.
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AUTHORITY
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- Authority to allocate manpower, machines and jobs within the assigned shift.
- Authority to prioritize production activities based on the approved production plan.
- Authority to stop a machine/process in case of safety risk or serious quality abnormality.
- Authority to reject/hold components suspected of non-conformance and inform Quality.
- Authority to request Maintenance support for machine breakdowns and abnormalities.
- Authority to request tools, fixtures, gauges, materials and other production requirements.
- Authority to recommend overtime, manpower deployment and shift adjustments based on production requirements.
- Authority to initiate corrective actions for routine production, quality, safety and housekeeping issues.
- Authority to escalate unresolved production, quality, maintenance, safety and manpower issues to the HOD.
- No authority to alter approved drawings, process parameters, CNC programs or quality standards without authorization from the concerned function.
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COMPETENCY TO PERFORM THE JOB
(QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE,
DESIRED EXPOSURE TO JOB-RELATED TECHNIQUES, ETC / JOB SPECIFICATION
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Qualification:
- Diploma / ITI / B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing or equivalent.
- Additional certification in CNC machining/manufacturing will be an advantage.
Experience:
- Typically 5–10 years of relevant experience in machining/manufacturing, with supervisory or shift-handling experience.
- Experience in CNC turning, VMC/HMC, machining centres, conventional machines and related machining processes as applicable.
- Experience in production planning, manpower handling, quality control and shop-floor problem solving.
Desired Exposure / Technical Knowledge:
- CNC machining processes and basic CNC programming knowledge.
- Understanding of machining drawings, GD&T and process sheets.
- Knowledge of cutting tools, inserts, tool life and cutting parameters.
- Knowledge of measuring instruments such as Vernier, Micrometer, Bore Gauge, Height Gauge and related gauges.
- Knowledge of OEE, productivity, cycle time, rejection, rework and downtime analysis.
- Knowledge of 7 QC tools and basic Root Cause Analysis.
- Knowledge of TPM, 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
- Understanding of production planning and shop-floor control.
- Knowledge of machine troubleshooting and coordination with Maintenance.
- Knowledge of PPE, machine safety, LOTO and safe working practices.
- Basic knowledge of ERP/MES/SAP or other production reporting systems.
- Awareness of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 an
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