About this role
Asst Manager - Operations
Surendranagar, Gujarat
About Us
Del Pd Pumps & Gears as Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), has emerged as the leading & dominant rotary positive displacement gear pump manufacturer of Indian subcontinents offering widest range of most compact, reliable, efficient & elegant rotary gear, twin gear & triplet win gear pump for all viscous and semi-viscous liquid applications. Company started it’s business in year 1980 as a small proprietary venture to design, develop, manufacture & market these pumps starting with small, low cost, general purpose gear pumps as a standard product readily available though network of dealers. The company followed brick & mortar economy with consistence commitment to produce quality embedded product. Company also addressed the typical pumping problem peculiar while handling viscous liquid and also offered free guidance in selective, installing & using such pumps to ensure constant growth of the company and expand into OE & Project business.
Job Summary
The Operations Manager is responsible for end‑to‑end manufacturing operations of gear pumps, including CNC & VMC machining, assembly, testing, quality, production planning, and logistics. The role ensures operational excellence, productivity, quality compliance, cost control, and on‑time delivery through effective utilization of in‑house CNC/VMC capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Overall Operations Management
- Lead daily manufacturing operations including machining, assembly, testing, and dispatch.
- Ensure smooth coordination between Production, Quality, Maintenance, Materials, and Planning teams.
- Achieve production targets as per customer delivery commitments.
- Drive operational efficiency, productivity, and capacity utilization.
2. CNC / VMC Machining Operations
- Oversee all CNC, VMC, and machining center operations in‑house.
- Ensure proper planning and scheduling of CNC/VMC machines.
- Monitor cycle time optimization, tooling life, and machine utilization.
- Implement best practices in setup reduction, tooling standardization, and machining accuracy.
- Coordinate with Engineering for process improvements and fixture development.
3. Production Planning & Control
- Develop production plans aligned with sales forecasts and customer requirements.
- Ensure material availability and machine readiness as per plan.
- Monitor WIP, bottlenecks, and throughput across departments.
- Minimize downtime through effective coordination with Maintenance and Planning.
4. Quality & Compliance
- Ensure manufacturing adheres to defined quality standards and specifications for gear pumps.
- Work closely with Quality team to reduce rejections, rework, and customer complaints.
- Ensure compliance with ISO, customer, and statutory requirements.
- Promote “Right First Time” culture on the shop floor.
5. Cost Control & Continuous Improvement
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through process optimization and waste elimination.
- Analyze production losses, scrap, rework, and downtime.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and TPM initiatives.
- Improve OEE of CNC/VMC machines.
6. Maintenance & Asset Management
- Ensure preventive and breakdown maintenance of all CNC, VMC, and auxiliary machines.
- Improve machine uptime and reliability.
- Plan capacity expansion and machine additions in coordination with management.
7. Team Leadership & Training
- Lead and manage Production Managers, CNC Supervisors, Engineers, Operators, and Technicians.
- Ensure skill development and training of CNC/VMC operators.
- Monitor discipline, safety, and workforce productivity.
- Build a performance‑driven, accountability‑focused culture.
8. Safety, Environment & Shop Floor Discipline
- Ensure adherence to safety norms, PPE usage, and statutory compliance.
- Maintain clean, organized shop floor with strong 5S implementation.
- Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks.
Team Reporting (Indicative)
- Production Manager / Engineers
- CNC / VMC Supervisors
- Assembly & Testing Supervisors
- Maintenance Team
- Shift In‑charges
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of gear pump manufacturing processes .
- Hands‑on experience with CNC, VMC, machining centers, tooling, fixtures .
- Expertise in production planning, lean manufacturing, and OEE improvement.
- Strong leadership, decision‑making, and cross‑functional coordination skills.
- Ability to analyze data and drive performance improvements.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
Educational Qualification
- BE / BTech / Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering
- Additional qualification in Operations / Lean Manufacturing preferred
Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements
6 Days Working
What we Offer
- We are all owners of the company! Stock options(Employee Ownership Program) that align your interests with the company's success.
- Yearly performance-based bonus, rewarding your hard work and dedication.
- Leave Encashments
- Maternity/Paternity Leaves
- Employee Health covered under Medical, Group Term Life & Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee development with LinkedIn Learning
- Employee recognition via Awardco
- Collaborative, multicultural work environment with a team of dedicated professionals, fostering innovation and teamwork.