Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Lead machining team activities, ensuring adherence to production plans, quality standards, safety requirements, and established deadlines. Proactively manage people, processes, and equipment to continuously improve operational efficiency.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
✓ Lead machining operations (turning, milling, drilling, grinding, etc.), ensuring compliance with technical drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
✓ Coordinate the team of operators and assistants, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluation.
✓ Ensure execution of daily/weekly/monthly production plans, monitoring performance indicators (productivity, efficiency, scrap, rework, etc.).
✓ Monitor CNC and conventional machine operation, identifying needs for corrective or preventive maintenance.
✓ Ensure proper use of measurement instruments and quality control tools throughout the production process.
✓ Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering departments to resolve technical issues and improve processes.
✓ Enforce compliance with safety, environmental, and 5S standards in the department.
✓ Participate in preparing production reports, failure analysis, and corrective actions.
✓ Contribute suggestions for process optimization and reduction of operational costs.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
✓ Education: Technical degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Machining, or related fields; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
✓ Solid prior experience in production management within the machining sector, including knowledge of CNC and conventional machining processes.
✓ Technical knowledge: reading and interpretation of engineering drawings, metrology, process control, cutting tools, time and motion studies.
✓ Technical English for reading manuals and interpreting flowcharts.
✓ Working hours: flexibility to rotate shifts as required, including availability on Saturdays.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
✓ Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, ERP systems, and production management systems.
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