Production Supervisor

Role & responsibilities Production & Operations Supervise and coordinate all crumb rubber production activities including tyre shredding, granulating, and steel/fibre separation Monitor and control production schedules to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly output targets Ensure smooth operation of shredders, granulators, conveyors, magnetic separators, screeners, and bagging lines Coordinate material flow from raw tyre input to finished crumb rubber bagging and dispatch Minimize downtime by ensuring preventive maintenance schedules are followed in coordination with the maintenance team Quality Control Monitor crumb rubber granule size distribution as per product specification Ensure removal of steel wire, fibre/nylon, and other contaminants to meet quality standards Conduct in-process inspections and maintain production quality records Coordinate with the QC team for testing of final products before dispatch Team Management Supervise a team of 10-30 plant workers, operators, helpers, and loaders on the shop floor Conduct daily toolbox talks, shift briefings, and work allocation for team members Maintain shift attendance records, leave management, and overtime records Train new operators on machine operations, safety procedures, and quality standards Identify skill gaps and coordinate with HR for training programs Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping Enforce all EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) policies and plant safety rules strictly Ensure use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) by all floor workers at all times Conduct safety inspections and report/rectify near-miss incidents and unsafe conditions Maintain 5S discipline (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) across the production floor Ensure compliance with Pollution Control Board (PCB) norms for dust, noise, and emissions Reporting & Documentation Maintain daily production reports, shift logs, machine-wise output records, and material balance sheets Report daily production status to Plant Manager with reasons for shortfall/excess Maintain records of breakdown, downtime, and maintenance activities Assist in stock-taking and inventory management of raw tyres, chemicals, and finished goods Required Qualification • Diploma / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Chemical, Rubber Technology , or related discipline. • Additional manufacturing/process-management qualifications will be an advantage. Required Experience • 4+ years of manufacturing experience , preferably in: • Tyre Recycling • Crumb Rubber Manufacturing • Rubber Processing • Tyre Manufacturing • Polymer/Plastic Manufacturing • Process Manufacturing • Strong experience in production leadership/management is preferred. Working Conditions • Plant-based, hands-on production role. • Exposure to industrial noise, dust, heat, and machinery. • Willingness to work extended hours when required. • Six-day working (12 Hours shift ) environment with shift/weekly-off requirements.