Production Manager - CNC/VMC Precision Machining

Roles & Responsibilities

• Achieve daily, monthly and annual production targets as per the approved production plan.
• Plan, deploy and manage manpower across shifts, and ensure optimal machine loading and capacity utilisation.
• Drive improvement in OEE, productivity, machine utilisation and process efficiency.
• Monitor and reduce downtime, rejection, rework and process losses through Root Cause Analysis and CAPA.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement timely corrective actions.
• Coordinate with PPC, Quality, Maintenance, Stores, Purchase, NPD, Engineering and HR for smooth operations and on-time delivery.
• Ensure production follows engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T and customer requirements.
• Work with the CNC/VMC programming team on process and production requirements.
• Support NPD and Engineering during new product development and production trials.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Industry 4.0 / IIoT initiatives for real-time production monitoring.
• Monitor production costs and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Build team capability through training, skill development and performance management.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and shop-floor discipline.
• Prepare and present production KPI and performance reports to management.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production or Industrial Engineering.
• 812 years of experience in precision manufacturing, automotive or engineering industries, with substantial experience leading production teams.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of CNC/VMC machining and programming.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Proven track record in OEE improvement, Lean, Kaizen and RCA.
• Exposure to APQP, PPAP and production handover of new parts.
• Experience handling OEM / Tier-1 customers and technical discussions is an added advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Able to work under production pressure and extended hours or shifts when required.

Industry Type: Industrial Equipment / Machinery (or Auto Components)
Department: Production, Manufacturing & Engineering
Role Category: Production & Manufacturing
Role: Production Manager
Education: UG: B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical, Production/Industrial.

Key Skills:
Production Management, CNC Machining, VMC, Precision Machining, OEE Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, GD&T, Engineering Drawings, Manpower Planning, Capacity Planning, Shift Management, Production Planning, APQP, PPAP, Industry 4.0, Cost Reduction.

About the Company

Our client is an established precision engineering company manufacturing CNC/VMC machined components for OEM and Tier-1 customers in the automotive and engineering sectors. The company focuses on quality, on-time delivery and continuous improvement, and is investing in Lean and Industry 4.0 practices across its plant operations.