Manufacturing Shop Operations Team Manager

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.

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.

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.