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Job Title: Workshop / Machine Shop Head
Department: Manufacturing
Industry: Rolling Mill Equipment Manufacturing
Location: [Bhilai]
Reports To: Plant Head / Operations Head
Job Purpose
The Workshop / Machine Shop Head is responsible for planning, managing, and controlling all machine shop operations involved in the manufacturing of rolling mill equipment. This role ensures production targets are met with optimum quality, safety, cost control, and on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Production & Operations
Plan and execute machining operations for rolling mill equipment such as chocks, rollers, shafts, housings, mandrels, roller tables, etc.
Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly production targets are achieved as per dispatch schedules.
Optimize machine utilization, manpower allocation, and workflow in the shop.
Coordinate with Planning, Design, Quality, and Dispatch departments.
2. Machine Shop Management
Supervise operations of CNC & conventional machines (Lathe, VTL, HBM, Plano Miller, Grinding, Drilling, Boring, etc.).
Ensure proper setup, tooling, fixtures, and machining methods.
Control rejection, rework, and scrap through process improvements.
3. Quality Control
Ensure machining is carried out as per approved drawings, tolerances, and specifications.
Coordinate with QA/QC for in-process and final inspections.
Implement corrective actions for quality issues and customer complaints.
4. Maintenance & Safety
Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance with maintenance team.
Ensure machines are in safe operating condition at all times.
Enforce safety rules, PPE usage, and good housekeeping (5S).
5. Manpower & Leadership
Lead, guide, and motivate supervisors, operators, and technicians.
Conduct training for skill development and process improvement.
Manage attendance, shift planning, discipline, and performance evaluation.
6. Cost & Resource Control
Monitor machining costs, consumables, tools, and power usage.
Reduce cycle time, idle time, and overtime through effective planning.
Control outsourcing activities if required.
7. Documentation & Reporting
Maintain production records, machine utilization reports, and downtime analysis.
Prepare daily and monthly production status reports for management.
Required Qualifications
Education: Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 10-15 years in machine shop operations, with at least 4-5 years in a leadership role
Industry Experience: Rolling mill equipment, heavy engineering, or similar manufacturing industry
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of machining processes and heavy equipment manufacturing
Excellent production planning and shop floor control
Leadership and team management skills
Drawing reading and tolerance understanding
Problem-solving and decision-making ability
Knowledge of safety, quality systems, and 5S
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
On-time production and dispatch
Machine utilization efficiency
Rejection and rework percentage
Safety compliance and zero accidents
Cost reduction and productivity improvement
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹68,086.65 per month
Work Location: In person
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