Machine Shop Manager

Machine Shop Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage day-to-day machine shop operations to meet production targets
  
• Oversee CNC and conventional machining processes including turning, milling, drilling, boring, and grinding
  
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, process controls, and customer specifications
  
• Coordinate with Production Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Foundry teams
  
• Optimize machining processes to improve productivity, reduce cycle time, scrap, and rework
  
• Manage tooling, fixtures, gauges, and cutting tools; ensure proper selection and life monitoring
  
• Lead manpower planning, shift management, training, and performance evaluation
  
• Ensure machine maintenance schedules, breakdown reduction, and high equipment availability
  
• Implement lean manufacturing, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives
  
• Monitor production costs, consumables, and budgets; drive cost-reduction initiatives
  
• Ensure compliance with safety, statutory, and company policies
  
• Support new product development, process trials, and PPAP activities as required
  

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of CNC machines, VMC, HMC, and conventional machining
  
• Hands-on experience in machining of castings (CI, SG Iron, steel, or alloy castings preferred)
  
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
  
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills
  
• Problem-solving mindset with focus on continuous improvement
  
• Familiarity with ERP/MIS systems and production reporting
  
• Exposure to ISO/TS/IATF quality systems is an advantage
  

Experience Requirement

• Minimum

  10 to 15 years of experience

  in machine shop operations
• At least

  5 years in a managerial or leadership role

  in a manufacturing or foundry-based organization

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
  
• Opportunity to lead and scale machining operations
  
• Long-term growth in a stable manufacturing organization