Description
Key Responsibilities:
Production Management
- Lead daily production execution to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
- Ensure optimal utilization of workforce and equipment across shifts.
- Coordinate with planning, maintenance, and quality to avoid production interruptions.
Process & Equipment Oversight
- Manage performance of key equipment: Cam Milling, Grinding, Hobbing, Superfinishing, Induction Hardening, Washing, Laser Marking, Final Inspection, etc.
- Ensure adherence to preventive and breakdown maintenance plans for uptime and process stability.
Automation & Technology
- Promote Industry 4.0 tools to stabilize and enhance manufacturing performance.
Quality & Compliance
- Own quality metrics and drive resolution for non-conformances.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and lead corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Ensure adherence to HSE, regulatory, and internal audit requirements.
People Leadership
- Lead and develop a team of operators, line engineers, and production supervisors.
- Conduct skill-gap analysis, training, and succession planning.
- Build a culture of discipline, teamwork, and ownership on the shopfloor.
Continuous Improvement
- Deploy Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and SMED.
- Improve OEE, reduce rework/scrap, and optimize manpower and energy usage.
- Track KPIs and lead improvement initiatives aligned with plant goals.
Responsibilities
Competencies:-
Builds Effective Teams
– Builds strong-identity teams that apply diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Collaborates
– Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicates Effectively
– Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Decision Quality
– Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Develops Talent
– Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
Directs Work
– Provides direction, delegates effectively, and removes obstacles to get work done.
Drives Engagement
– Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Drives Results
– Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
Manages Conflict
– Handles conflict situations effectively, with minimal disruption.
Health & Safety Fundamentals
– Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting, and participating in actions to improve workplace safety, contributing to an injury-free culture.
HSE Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
– Conducts quality, evidence-based investigations of incidents with accurate root cause analysis, resulting in effective corrective actions and prevention of recurrence.
Continuous Process Improvement
– Identifies and implements process improvement and waste reduction methodologies to reduce cost and improve quality.
Values Differences
– Recognizes and leverages the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization.
Education, Licenses, Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
- Additional certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or Manufacturing Excellence preferred. Experience: Minimum 10 years in manufacturing operations with at least 3 years in leadership roles.
- Proven experience in precision machining, automated manufacturing, and production planning.
- Hands-on exposure to camshaft or similar complex components is a strong advantage.
Qualifications
Detailed Overview:-
The Manager –
Camshaft Manufacturing Operations
will be responsible for leading and managing end-to-end camshaft machining operations. The scope includes overseeing production lines equipped with automated/manual precision machining centers. The role demands strong expertise in quality, process, automation, people management, and continuous improvement in a high-mix, high-precision environment.
Manage performance of key equipment: Cam Milling, Grinding, Hobbing, Superfinishing, Induction Hardening, Washing, Laser Marking, Final Inspection, etc.
Job
Manufacturing
Organization
Cummins Inc.
Role Category
On-site
Job Type
Exempt - Experienced
ReqID
2418045
Relocation Package
Yes
