Job Description

ITL Industries Limited, Indore

- Works Manager

Position:

Works Manager

Experience:

Minimum 20 years in Machine Tool Building Industry

Location:

Sanwer Road, Industrial Area, Indore

Department:

Works / Production

Reporting To:

Director - Operations / Managing Director / Sr. Vice President

Education:

Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Compensation:

?2,00,000 per month (CTC)

Job Purpose

The Works Manager will be responsible for overall management of manufacturing operations with a primary focus on cost control, efficiency, and productivity across production, manpower, procurement, and resource utilization. The role demands a seasoned leader who not only ensures operational excellence but also drives team performance, collaboration, and collective

success

, in line with ITL's reputation for innovation, reliability, and cost-effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cost Control & Operational Efficiency

Drive cost control measures across production, manpower, procurement, consumables, and vendor management.

Monitor and reduce wastage, rework, rejections, and idle time.

Ensure optimum utilization of manpower and machines for maximum productivity.

Implement lean manufacturing and cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.

2. Production & Process Management

Plan and execute production schedules to achieve on-time delivery. Oversee preventive maintenance to minimize downtime. Ensure continuous process improvements and efficiency enhancement. Monitor inventory levels and reduce unnecessary procurement costs. Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, and resources. Implement lean manufacturing and productivity improvement measures. Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance of plant & machinery.

3. Quality & Compliance

Collaborate with the Quality Control department to maintain zero-defect manufacturing with strict adherence to quality standards. Work closely with Quality Control to ensure reliability and durability of products. Maintain stringent quality standards for all machine tools and components. Ensure compliance with ISO, safety, and statutory requirements.

4. Team Leadership & Development

Build and lead

a

high-performing team by fostering collaboration, trust, and accountability. Mentor and coach engineers, supervisors, and technicians to improve both individual and team performance. Identify and address situations where individuals perform well independently but lack team contribution--ensuring a

team-driven culture

. Promote a safe, disciplined, and motivated shop-floor environment.

5. People & Workforce Management

Lead and manage a workforce of engineers, supervisors, and technicians. Train and mentor teams to enhance skill sets and efficiency. Foster a culture of discipline, safety, and teamwork on the shop floor.

6. Cross-Functional & Strategic Coordination

Collaborate with Design, R&D, Planning, Purchase, and Service teams for seamless operations. Support new product development and prototype trials with production inputs. Contribute to strategic decisions on capacity expansion and efficiency improvement. Liaise with vendors for outsourced processes and quality assurance.

7. Process & Technology

Drive process improvements, automation, and technology adoption. Coordinate with R&D for prototype trials and new machine development. Ensure compliance with ISO, safety, and statutory norms.

Key Skills & Competencies

Proven track record in

cost

control and resource optimization. Strong leadership with the ability to build, manage, and inspire teams. In-depth knowledge of machine tool building, assembly, and testing. Expertise in lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and productivity improvement. Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and crisis management skills. Hands-on experience with CNC/NC machines and high-speed metal cutting technology. Strong communication skills to align cross-functional teams.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Reduction in production costs, rework, and procurement expenses. Achievement of delivery schedules within defined cost parameters. Improvement in team collaboration and collective output. Shop floor productivity, efficiency, and OEE improvement. Employee skill development and retention.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹150,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Leave encashment
Ability to commute/relocate:

Sanwer, Indore, Madhya Pradesh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):

Do you have work experience in Quality Assurance & Compliance o Knowledge of ISO, safety, and statutory norms o Past record of reducing rejections and ensuring zero-defect manufacturing Do you have work experience in Production & Process Management o Experience in managing end-to-end machine tool production o Achieving on-time delivery targets o Handling preventive maintenance & minimizing down Do you have work experience in Cost Control & Resource Optimization o Proven track record of reducing production/manpower costs o Experience in procurement/vendor cost control o Ability to to implement lean manufacturing. Do you have work experience in Team Leadership & Team Building o Ability to build and manage cross-functional teams o Developing team-driven culture, not just individual performance o Conflict resolution & employee motivation skill
Education:

Diploma (Required)
Experience:

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing: 10 years (Required) Cost Control & Resource Optimization: 10 years (Required) Strategic & Cross-functional Team Leadership: 10 years (Required) Production & Process Management: 10 years (Required) Team Leadership & Team Building : 10 years (Required) Quality Assurance & Compliance: 10 years (Required)
Location:

Sanwer, Indore, Madhya Pradesh (Preferred)
Work Location: In person