Works Manager

ITL Industries Limited, Indore

Job Description – Works Manager

Position: Works Manager

Experience: Minimum 20 years in Machine Tool Building Industry

Location: Sanwer Road, Industrial Area, Indore

Department: Works / Production

Reporting To: Director – Operations / Managing Director / Sr. Vice President

Education: Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Compensation: ₹2,00,000 per month (CTC)

Job Purpose

The Works Manager will be responsible for overall management of manufacturing operations with a primary focus on cost control, efficiency, and productivity across production, manpower, procurement, and resource utilization. The role demands a seasoned leader who not only ensures operational excellence but also drives team performance, collaboration, and collective success, in line with ITL’s reputation for innovation, reliability, and cost-effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cost Control & Operational Efficiency

· Drive cost control measures across production, manpower, procurement, consumables, and vendor management.

· Monitor and reduce wastage, rework, rejections, and idle time.

· Ensure optimum utilization of manpower and machines for maximum productivity.

· Implement lean manufacturing and cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.

2. Production & Process Management

• Plan and execute production schedules to achieve on-time delivery.
• Oversee preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Ensure continuous process improvements and efficiency enhancement.
• Monitor inventory levels and reduce unnecessary procurement costs.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, and resources.
• Implement lean manufacturing and productivity improvement measures.
• Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance of plant & machinery.

3. Quality & Compliance

• Collaborate with the Quality Control department to maintain zero-defect manufacturing with strict adherence to quality standards.
• Work closely with Quality Control to ensure reliability and durability of products.
• Maintain stringent quality standards for all machine tools and components.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, safety, and statutory requirements.

4. Team Leadership & Development

• Build and lead a high-performing team by fostering collaboration, trust, and accountability.
• Mentor and coach engineers, supervisors, and technicians to improve both individual and team performance.
• Identify and address situations where individuals perform well independently but lack team contribution—ensuring a team-driven culture.
• Promote a safe, disciplined, and motivated shop-floor environment.

5. People & Workforce Management

• Lead and manage a workforce of engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Train and mentor teams to enhance skill sets and efficiency.
• Foster a culture of discipline, safety, and teamwork on the shop floor.

6. Cross-Functional & Strategic Coordination

• Collaborate with Design, R&D, Planning, Purchase, and Service teams for seamless operations.
• Support new product development and prototype trials with production inputs.
• Contribute to strategic decisions on capacity expansion and efficiency improvement.
• Liaise with vendors for outsourced processes and quality assurance.

7. Process & Technology

• Drive process improvements, automation, and technology adoption.
• Coordinate with R&D for prototype trials and new machine development.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, safety, and statutory norms.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Proven track record in cost control and resource optimization.
• Strong leadership with the ability to build, manage, and inspire teams.
• In-depth knowledge of machine tool building, assembly, and testing.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and productivity improvement.
• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and crisis management skills.
• Hands-on experience with CNC/NC machines and high-speed metal cutting technology.
• Strong communication skills to align cross-functional teams.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in production costs, rework, and procurement expenses.
• Achievement of delivery schedules within defined cost parameters.
• Improvement in team collaboration and collective output.
• Shop floor productivity, efficiency, and OEE improvement.
• Employee skill development and retention.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹150,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sanwer, Indore, Madhya Pradesh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have work experience in Quality Assurance & Compliance • Knowledge of ISO, safety, and statutory norms • Past record of reducing rejections and ensuring zero-defect manufacturing
• Do you have work experience in Production & Process Management • Experience in managing end-to-end machine tool production • Achieving on-time delivery targets • Handling preventive maintenance & minimizing down
• Do you have work experience in Cost Control & Resource Optimization • Proven track record of reducing production/manpower costs • Experience in procurement/vendor cost control • Ability to to implement lean manufacturing.
• Do you have work experience in Team Leadership & Team Building • Ability to build and manage cross-functional teams • Developing team-driven culture, not just individual performance • Conflict resolution & employee motivation skill

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing: 10 years (Required)
• Cost Control & Resource Optimization: 10 years (Required)
• Strategic & Cross-functional Team Leadership: 10 years (Required)
• Production & Process Management: 10 years (Required)
• Team Leadership & Team Building : 10 years (Required)
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: 10 years (Required)

Location:

• Sanwer, Indore, Madhya Pradesh (Preferred)

Work Location: In person