Machine shop Incharge ( Full-Time Job role)

Job Purpose

To plan, control and manage all machining activities in the machine shop to achieve production targets with required quality, safety, productivity, and cost control in a motor manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production & Planning

• Plan daily / weekly machine loading and manpower allocation based on production targets.
  
• Ensure machining of stator, rotor shafts, end covers, motor housings, and other components as per schedule.
  
• Coordinate with PPC for production planning and material availability.
  
• Monitor machine utilization, cycle time, and lead time reduction.
  
• Maintain production records, shift reports & KPIs.
  

2. Quality Assurance

• Ensure machining accuracy as per drawing tolerances, surface finish and GD&T.
  
• Conduct in-process inspection & first-piece approval.
  
• Coordinate with Quality team for rejection analysis and corrective actions.
  
• Implement SPC, Poka-Yoke, 7 QC Tools for defect prevention.
  

3. Machine & Tool Management

• Ensure proper operation & maintenance of CNC, VMC, Lathe, Milling, Drilling, Grinding & balancing machines.
  
• Plan preventive maintenance with maintenance team.
  
• Monitor cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges inventory.
  

4. Safety & Compliance

• Implement safety rules and enforce PPE usage inside machine shop.
  
• Conduct toolbox meeting, risk assessment & accident prevention actions.
  
• Ensure 5S & workplace discipline.
  

5. People Management

• Manage operators, setters, helpers & trainees in the machine shop.
  
• Conduct training for skill development and multi-skill matrix improvement.
  
• Evaluate operator performance and take disciplinary action where necessary.
  

6. Cost Control

• Control rejection, rework, tooling cost, coolant & consumables usage.
  
• Improve OEE, reduce downtime, and support Kaizen activities.