About this role
Job Summary:
Assists with the plan, design, purchase, and implementation of machining processes and equipment in an industrial plant.
Key Responsibilities:
Assists in the determination of parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals such as setup reduction and changeovers according to product specification; works with engineering to identify problems with product and performance and recommends solutions or enhancements. Assists with the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Performs equipment engineering design evaluations and documents results; may recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures. Works to improve equipment availability and capability by utilizing continuous improvement tools and working cross functionally.
ole Purpose
Lead Cylinder Head and Camshaft machining operations to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) objectives through operational excellence, team development, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Environment
- Champion a zero-harm workplace and ensure compliance with all EHS requirements.
- Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and corrective action reviews.
- Drive TBWS and safety culture initiatives across machining operations.
Production Operations
- Manage daily production activities for Cylinder Head and Camshaft machining lines.
- Ensure production targets are achieved while meeting quality and delivery commitments.
- Optimize manpower, machine utilization, and capacity planning.
Quality Excellence
- Ensure adherence to process controls, quality standards, and customer requirements.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
- Drive improvements in First Pass Yield (FPY), PPM, and defect reduction.
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, VSM, and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Drive OEE improvement, cycle time reduction, and waste elimination.
- Standardize best practices and sustain process discipline.
Equipment Reliability
- Partner with maintenance teams to improve machine uptime and reliability.
- Support TPM and Autonomous Maintenance implementation.
- Ensure preventive maintenance compliance and effective breakdown management.
People Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, coordinators, and operators.
- Foster a high-performance, engagement-driven, and accountable culture.
- Develop team capability and succession plans.
Cost Management
- Drive productivity and cost-reduction projects.
- Monitor and control manufacturing expenses, scrap, and consumable costs.
- Support annual operating plan (AOP) and capital investment initiatives.
Business Continuity
- Develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP) for machining operations.
- Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Safety Performance
- Production Attainment
- OEE
- RFT
- Scrap and Rework Reduction
- Machine Uptime
- Productivity Improvement
- Cost Savings
- Employee Engagement
- Training & Capability Development
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Rich experience in CNC machining and manufacturing operations.
- Strong knowledge of Cylinder Head and Camshaft machining processes