Production Supervisor

A. Plant & Shop-Floor Setup • Assist in setting up the production shop floor and organizing workstations. • Identify and arrange machines, tools, fixtures, equipment, and material storage locations. • Establish proper workflow for fabrication, forming, and machining activities. • Develop basic production procedures and work instructions. • Implement 5S and housekeeping practices from the initial stage. • Ensure machines, tools, and equipment are ready for production. B. Production Planning & Execution • Prepare daily and weekly production plans based on customer orders. • Allocate jobs and manpower according to production priorities. • Monitor production activities and ensure timely completion of jobs. • Coordinate raw material, tooling, consumables, and fixture requirements. • Track job-wise production progress and report delays. • Ensure optimum utilization of available manpower and machinery. C. Fabrication & Welding • Supervise cutting, bending, fit-up, welding, grinding, and assembly operations. • Ensure fabrication activities follow approved drawings and specifications. • Monitor welding quality and workmanship. • Ensure proper use and maintenance of fabrication equipment. • Coordinate inspection and rectify fabrication-related defects. D. Metal Forming • Supervise press operations, punching, bending, and other metal forming activities. • Ensure proper die and tooling setup. • Monitor dimensional accuracy and forming quality. • Ensure safe handling and operation of hydraulic and mechanical presses. • Identify tooling-related issues and coordinate corrective actions. E. Machining • Supervise CNC, VMC, turning, drilling, boring, and milling operations, as applicable. • Ensure machining operations follow approved drawings and process requirements. • Monitor machine settings, tooling, cycle time, and productivity. • Ensure proper utilization of fixtures and measuring instruments. • Coordinate preventive maintenance and breakdown support. F. Manpower Development • Identify manpower requirements for different production activities. • Allocate and monitor operators, welders, fitters, and machine operators. • Train and guide employees on production processes and safety. • Establish shop-floor discipline and accountability. • Build a productive team suitable for the company's future growth. G. Quality & Safety • Ensure products meet customer drawings and quality requirements. • Implement in-process quality checks. • Minimize rejection, rework, and material wastage. • Ensure PPE usage and safe working practices. • Implement basic quality documentation and inspection records. H. Documentation & Reporting • Maintain daily production reports. • Record machine utilization and downtime. • Maintain job-wise production and rejection records. • Monitor raw material and consumable requirements. • Report production status, challenges, and resource requirements to management. • Develop basic production tracking systems. 3. Initial Establishment Responsibilities During the initial phase of the company, the supervisor will also be responsible for: • Establishing a systematic shop-floor layout and workflow. • Preparing machine-wise and process-wise production arrangements. • Developing standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Establishing daily production reporting systems. • Creating manpower allocation and attendance monitoring systems. • Identifying required tools, fixtures, gauges, and consumables. • Establishing preventive maintenance schedules. • Implementing 5S and safety practices. • Supporting trial production and sample development. • Continuously identifying opportunities to improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs. 4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Successful establishment of shop-floor operations. • Achievement of production targets. • Timely completion of customer orders. • Machine and manpower utilization. • Reduction in rejection and rework. • Control of material wastage. • Proper maintenance of production records. • Implementation of 5S and safety practices. • Development of a skilled and disciplined workforce. 5. Qualification & Experience • Diploma / ITI in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification. • 5–8 years of experience in engineering manufacturing. • Practical experience in fabrication, welding, metal forming, and machining. • Experience in setting up or managing manufacturing shop-floor operations is preferred. • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings. • Knowledge of measuring instruments and manufacturing processes. 6. Required Competencies • Strong practical knowledge of manufacturing processes. • Ability to independently manage shop-floor activities. • Good manpower handling and leadership skills. • Problem-solving and decision-making abilities. • Basic computer knowledge for production reporting. • Ability to establish systems and procedures from scratch. • Willingness to take ownership and work in a developing manufacturing environment. 7. Overall Responsibility The Production Supervisor will be responsible for establishing and managing an efficient manufacturing operation from the initial stage, ensuring proper utilization of resources, developing manpower, maintaining quality and safety, and supporting the company's growth through systematic production management. • Experience: 1-3 years of experience in engineering manufacturing, preferably in fabrication, metal forming, welding, and machining. • Educational Qualification: Diploma / ITI in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. • Technical Knowledge: Strong practical knowledge of fabrication, welding, press operations, metal forming, CNC/VMC machining, turning, drilling, and other manufacturing processes. • Drawing Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, understand tolerances, and use measuring instruments. • Shop-Floor Management: Experience in handling operators, welders, fitters, and machine operators. • Production Management: Ability to plan daily production, allocate manpower, monitor output, and achieve delivery schedules. • Plant Establishment: Experience in setting up shop-floor operations, organizing machines, tools, fixtures, and production workflows will be preferred. • Quality & Safety: Knowledge of quality inspection, rejection control, 5S, housekeeping, and industrial safety. • Documentation: Basic knowledge of MS Excel, production reports, material tracking, and machine utilization. • Leadership: Should be capable of independently managing shop-floor activities and building a disciplined production team.