Shop Floor Manager

Overview

IMW Engineering Pvt. Ltd., a precision engineering and manufacturing firm based in Rajkot with domestic and international clientele, seeks a seasoned Shop Floor Manager to oversee machining activities at its Noida plant. The role focuses on managing production planning, shop floor coordination, and machinery capacity.

Key Duties

• Oversee all machining operations on the shop floor to guarantee smooth and efficient production workflows.
• Create and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production goals and monitor progress against these targets.
• Optimize usage of CNC, VMC, HMC, VTL, and other machining equipment to maximize productivity.
• Track and analyze machine loading, efficiency, cycle times, downtimes, and overall utilization rates.
• Deploy manpower strategically across machines and shifts to meet production demands.
• Liaise closely with Production Planning & Control (PPC), Programming, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Stores, and Dispatch departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Ensure adherence to approved drawings, prescribed machining processes, and quality standards during production.
• Monitor and manage rejection rates, reworks, scrap levels, and process deviations to minimize waste.
• Keep track of tool consumption, tool lifespan, and tooling costs—such as inserts, cutters, and drills—and initiate corrective measures in case of abnormal consumption to reduce manufacturing costs.
• Ensure correct handling and optimal use of machines, tools, fixtures, and other production assets.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks promptly to avoid delays.
• Prepare and review daily production metrics, focusing on performance, productivity, and machine usage reports.
• Champion 5S, Kaizen, lean manufacturing principles, and initiatives for continuous operational improvement.
• Maintain strict shop-floor discipline aligned with company policies to uphold safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Lead and mentor supervisors, machine operators, and other shop-floor personnel to build a capable workforce.
• Escalate significant issues relating to production, quality, staffing, machinery, or costs to senior management promptly.

Candidate Profile

• Educational background: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering preferred.
• Experience: 8 to 12 years in machining, precision engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong practical knowledge and hands-on experience with CNC, VMC, HMC, and VTL machining equipment.
• Proven track record managing manufacturing floors with multiple machines.
• In-depth understanding of production planning, workforce deployment, machine utilization, and methods to enhance productivity.
• Expertise in monitoring and controlling tooling life, consumption, and costs.
• Proficient with interpreting engineering drawings, machining methods, and quality compliance requirements.
• Exceptional leadership capabilities, problem-solving aptitude, and decision-making competence.
• Ability to coordinate across various functional teams efficiently.
• Experience implementing 5S, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing frameworks to drive continuous improvement.