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We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
As a Shift In Charge, you will lead shop floor operations for sheet metal fabrication, ensuring you meet production targets, quality standards, and safety practices. You will manage a team of operators and technicians, oversee CNC punching operations, and improve programmes.
You will report to Production Supervisor and will work onsite in Kancheepuram.
You will collaborate with planning, quality, and maintenance teams.
Your Responsibilities:
Production Management Manage shift-wise production activities to achieve daily targets.
Ensure optimum use of workforce, machines, and materials.
Coordinate with planning team for production scheduling and execution.
Manpower Handling & Team Management Manage shift workforce (operators, helpers, technicians).
Allocate workforce based on production requirements, skill matrix, and priorities.
Monitor operator performance, discipline, attendance, and productivity.
Conduct shift briefings, tool box talks, and daily review meetings.
Train operators on machine operation, quality requirements, and safety standards.
Handle conflicts, absenteeism, and workforce challenges to ensure smooth operations.
Maintain skill matrix and multi-skilling programmes.
Technical Operations Operate and manage CNC punching machines (Amada & Prima).
Ensure machine setup, tooling, and preventive maintenance.
Troubleshoot machine and process issues to minimise downtime.
Ensure adherence to process parameters and drawings.
Sheet Metal Fabrication Expertise In-depth knowledge of: CNC punching
Bending operations
Nesting and material use
Sheet thickness and tooling selection
Ensure fabrication following technical and quality specifications.
Quality Assurance Ensure products meet quality standards and customer requirements.
Coordinate with QA team for inspection and rejection control.
Guide root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Lean Manufacturing & 5S Implement and sustain 5S across the shop floor.
Improve Lean manufacturing practices: Waste elimination
Kaizen
Productivity improvement
Monitor and improve cycle time and efficiency.
Safety & Compliance Enforce safety practices, PPE usage, and compliance standards.
Ensure safe working environment and report unsafe conditions.
Conduct safety awareness sessions for team members.
Main Metrics Production target achievement
Manpower productivity and efficiency
Machine use and downtime reduction
Rejection and rework levels
5S audit score
Safety performance
Train and skill development of workforce
The Essentials
- You Will Have:
B.E / in Mechanical Engineering
5-8 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication / manufacturing environment
Expertise in workforce handling and shift operations management
Knowledge of production planning coordination and shopfloor execution
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
Well versed in sheet metal / fabrication / automotive industry
Well versed with bending operations, nesting, tooling selection, and sheet thickness optimization
You have to manage large shopfloor teams (30-60+ workforce)
Exposure to ERP systems (SAP)
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, 5S implementation, Kaizen and productivity improvement programmes
Reduce downtime, improve machine use, and control rejection/rework
What We Offer:
Our benefits package includes …
Comprehensive mindfulness programmes with a premium membership to Calm
Company volunteer and donation matching program - Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
Employee Assistance Program
Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
On-demand digital course library for professional development
... and other local benefits!
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