CNC Operations Manager
Job Summary
The Operations Manager oversees the daily production activities of a CNC precision engineering facility. This role involves managing manpower, production schedules, and quality standards to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction. The position also requires leadership of the production team and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily CNC production and resource allocation
- Oversee CNC machining processes and machine efficiency
- Ensure quality compliance and ISO 9001 standards
- Lead production teams and conduct staff development
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
Required Skills
- Expertise in CNC machining and manufacturing operations
- Proficiency in GD&T and quality systems
- Production planning and scheduling experience
- Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities
- Understanding of procurement and resource management
Job Details
Responsibilities:
1. Production Management: Plan, organize, and supervise daily production activities, allocate resources to maximize productivity, and monitor schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
2. CNC Manufacturing Operations: Oversee CNC turning, milling, EDM, and grinding processes; ensure proper setup, minimize downtime, and optimize machine performance.
3. Quality Management: Ensure compliance with specifications and ISO 9001 standards; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
4. Planning & Scheduling: Develop production schedules, monitor work-in-progress (WIP), and identify/resolve workflow bottlenecks.
5. Team Leadership: Supervise CNC programmers, machinists, and operators; conduct training, performance appraisals, and promote continuous improvement.
6. Customer & Project Coordination: Liaise with customers on production status and support new product implementation.
7. Cost Control: Monitor manufacturing costs, reduce cycle times and waste, and manage tooling expenses.
8. Equipment & Maintenance: Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed and coordinate machine repairs.
9. Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE): Ensure WSH regulation compliance, enforce PPE usage, and maintain a 5S workplace environment.
10. Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
11. Documentation & Reporting: Prepare production reports on OTD, OEE, machine utilization, and productivity.
12. Procurement & Resource Management: Oversee the procurement and utilization of materials, cutting tools, fixtures, and shop floor consumables; evaluate supplier performance and optimize inventory levels.
Authority:
- Allocate manpower and production resources.
- Approve daily production schedules and overtime.
- Recommend recruitment, promotion, and disciplinary actions.
- Stop production if quality or safety standards are compromised.
- Approve operational purchases within authority limits.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
- 2–10 years of experience in CNC precision engineering.
- 3–5 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining, GD&T, tooling, and quality systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.