Company Plant Manager / Plant Head – CNC Manufacturing
Position: Plant Manager / Plant Head Industry: CNC Machining / Precision Manufacturing Department: Production & Operations Experience: 12–20 Years Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Plant Manager / Plant Head to oversee the complete manufacturing operations of a CNC machining plant. The candidate will be responsible for production planning, operational efficiency, quality, manpower management, machine utilization, cost control, maintenance coordination, and achieving production targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and control the overall day-to-day operations of the CNC manufacturing plant.
- Plan and achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
- Manage CNC/VMC/HMC/VTL machining operations and ensure optimum machine utilization.
- Monitor OEE, productivity, rejection, rework, downtime, and cycle time.
- Develop production plans based on customer orders and delivery schedules.
- Ensure timely completion and dispatch of customer orders.
- Lead and manage Production, Quality, Maintenance, PPC, Stores, and related teams.
- Optimize manpower, machines, tools, fixtures, materials, and other resources.
- Monitor production costs and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
- Coordinate with Purchase, Stores, Quality, Maintenance, and Sales teams.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and customer specifications.
- Reduce rejection, scrap, rework, and machine downtime.
- Ensure preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance activities are completed on time.
- Review CNC programs, tooling, cutting parameters, fixtures, and process improvements where required.
- Implement 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures and statutory requirements.
- Conduct daily/weekly production review meetings and report plant performance to management.
- Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Develop SOPs, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, cutting tools, consumables, and finished goods.
- Train, develop, and motivate supervisors, engineers, operators, and other plant personnel.
- Handle manpower planning, shift planning, discipline, and performance management.
- Work closely with customers and management on critical production and quality issues.
- Ensure the plant achieves quality, productivity, delivery, and cost targets.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Production target achievement
- Machine utilization / OEE
- On-time delivery
- Rejection and rework percentage
- Scrap reduction
- Production cost reduction
- Machine downtime
- Productivity per employee
- Tool consumption and cost
- Customer complaints
- Inventory control
- Safety performance
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining and manufacturing processes
- Experience in CNC/VMC/HMC/VTL production environments
- Production planning and execution
- Manpower and shift management
- Knowledge of CNC tooling, fixtures, cutting tools, and machining parameters
- Strong knowledge of quality systems and process control
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and OEE
- Cost-control and productivity improvement skills
- Strong leadership and team-management abilities
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel and production/ERP systems
Preferred Candidate Profile
- 12–20 years of experience in CNC / precision machining / engineering manufacturing
- Minimum 5 years in a managerial or plant-level leadership role
- Experience handling multiple CNC machines and large production teams
- Experience in automotive, auto components, engineering components, or precision machining will be preferred.
- Strong track record of achieving production targets and improving plant productivity.
Reporting To: Managing Director / General Manager / Operations Head
Pay: ₹70,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Provident Fund
Application Question(s):
- Minimum 15 years experience in CNC
Experience:
- CNC: 10 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person