Operations Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

? Monitor and control plant operations and achieve Production/Quality & delivery targets.

? Develop & execute plans and strategies to achieve production/Quality & dispatch targets as per the cost &

quality standards.

? Ensure effective & efficient use of resources i.e. machine, manpower productivity, quality & equipment

performance.

? Involvement in preparation of new projects planning and product development

? Ensure preventive, predictive & autonomous maintenance.

? Ensure TPM implementation in the Plant.

? Ensure strong process discipline & quality orientation across the manufacturing operations.

? Continuously benchmark and improve process and methods to improve productivity & quality.

? To maintain the 5S & lean on shopfloor and deploy & maintain ISO, TS 16949 systems.

? Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance

targets to ensure effective return on assets

? Responsible for continuous improvement in the quality & service according to the standards set by the customer.

? Monitor the production cost to analyses and change the process to reduce cost.

? Follow the statutory compliance to ensure safe, healthy and environment friendly work practices.

? Responsible for aligning overall team resources effectively to ensure high performance.

? Produce programs, and set-up sheets for a variety of multi-axis CNC machines, including 5-axis turn-mill, sliding

head turn-mill and 5-axis milling etc. Support with the prove out of new programs.

? Lead project through development stages, from proto sample till serial production. Liaise with customers through

manufacturing phases to understand customer needs.

? Liaise with design dept. to design jigs and fixtures for use in production, to ensure ease of use, consistency of

manufacture and error-proofing whilst following lean principles.

? Apply VAVE to production processes, ensuring manufacturing costs are minimised and cost targets are achieved

by working effectively with other departments.

? Identify new machinery and equipment requirements by assessing the needs of the business and researching

alternative options and providers. Prepare CAPEX requests and work with management & finance to submit

robust proposals for approval.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

? Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Advanced degrees or certifications in manufacturing management are a plus.

? Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in precision machining or manufacturing operations, with at least 3 years in a

supervisory or managerial role.

? Hands-on experience with CNC/VMC machines, precision machining tools, and other manufacturing equipment.

? Strong understanding of quality control, supply chain management, and operational efficiency.

? Expertise in precision machining technologies, including CNC programming, machining techniques, and tooling.

? Familiarity with modern manufacturing software (e.g., ERP, CAD/CAM, PLM systems).

? Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

? Clear verbal and written communication skills.

? Process knowledge of ISO-9001 and/or IATF-16949.

Preferred Skills & qualifications

? Experience in setting up and managing a manufacturing plant or large-scale facility.

? Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar.

? Experience in managing multi-department teams, including production, quality control, and maintenance.

? Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations in the manufacturing sector.