Press Shop Production Manager-NMPL-Hosur(BU3)

Role & responsibilities

1. Production

• Achieve shift-wise and daily production targets as per the production plan.
• Monitor and control press operations ranging from 40 Ton to 1200 Ton presses.
• Minimise downtime and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Ensure optimum manpower allocation and utilisation across the shift.
• Implement and sustain 5S, TPM, and Kaizen activities on the shop floor.

2. Quality

• Ensure zero-defect production and prevent defective parts from moving to the next process or customer.
• Monitor daily scrap and rework; implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce losses.
• Maintain quality records, reports, logbooks, check sheets, and inspection documentation.
• Verify die settings, material quality, and machine parameters before and during production.
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives to achieve customer satisfaction.

3. Safety & Maintenance

• Ensure all safety devices are functional, including:
• Photo Guards
• Side Door Sensors
• Eco Guard Sensors
• Emergency Stop Buttons
• Monitor and eliminate oil and air leakages from machines and utilities.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team for preventive maintenance (PM) activities.
• Ensure compliance with EHS and machine safety requirements.

4. Team Management & Documentation

• Lead and supervise shift in-charges, operators, and supporting manpower.
• Conduct employee training programs and ensure adherence to discipline and company policies.
• Monitor attendance, shift deployment, and workforce productivity.
• Maintain production reports, downtime records, quality logs, shift handover reports, and other operational documentation.
• Support employee engagement and continuous skill development initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production Plan Achievement (%)
• OEE Improvement (%)
• Downtime Reduction (Hours)
• Scrap/Rejection Rate (%)
• Rework Reduction (%)
• PPM / Customer Complaints
• Safety Compliance & Near-Miss Closure
• 5S & TPM Audit Score
• Training Completion Rate
• Documentation Accuracy & Timely Reporting

Preferred candidate profile

• 8-12 years of experience in Press Shop Production in the automotive/manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience in operating and managing mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic presses ranging from 40 Ton to 1200 Ton.