Press Shop (63 Ton to 500 Ton - Hydraulic & Power Press)
Overall Responsibilities
1. Production Planning & Scheduling
Plan daily/weekly/monthly production targets for all machines.
Allocate manpower and machines based on priority and capacity.
Ensure on-time production and delivery to meet customer requirements.
2. Machine Operations Oversight
Supervise operation and performance of shearing, plasma, laser, and press machines.
Ensure proper machine settings, tooling, and operation sequences are followed.
Minimize machine idle time and improve utilization.
3. Quality Control
Ensure production meets dimensional and quality standards.
Coordinate with the Quality Department for in-process and final inspections.
Implement corrective actions in case of rework or rejection.
4. Manpower Management
Manage operators, setters, and helpers.
Conduct skill assessments and ensure proper training.
Monitor discipline, attendance, and shift handovers.
5. Maintenance Coordination
Identify machine breakdowns or abnormalities.
Coordinate with maintenance team for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
Ensure machine availability and readiness.
6. Process Improvement & Efficiency
Implement lean manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen principles.
Reduce scrap, rework, cycle time, and power consumption.
Improve throughput and efficiency across all machines.
7. Tooling & Die Management
Ensure availability of tools, dies, and consumables.
Monitor tool life and coordinate tool regrinding/replacement.
Proper storage, labeling, and handling of press tools and cutting nozzles.
8. Production Reporting
Maintain production records - output, downtime, rejections, material usage.
Submit daily shift reports and production logs to senior management.
Use ERP/MIS software for data entry and tracking.
Machine-Wise Specific Responsibilities
Shearing Machine
Ensure correct blade clearance and material alignment.
Monitor straightness and edge quality of sheared material.
Minimize burrs and wastage.
Plasma Cutting Machine
Supervise CNC program loading and nesting for optimal sheet usage.
Monitor cut quality, dross level, and torch consumables.
Maintain gas flow, pressure, and arc consistency.