Production Engineer
Wabtec · Hosur · onsite · Posted 36d ago
Undisclosed1–6 yrsfulltimeSourced from
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About this role
Job Summary
- Key missions of the position:
- Ensure effective supervision of production operations to meet daily output and delivery targets
- Drive adherence to safety, quality, and process standards across the shop floor
- Manage manpower allocation and ensure optimal utilization of resources
- Monitor production performance and take corrective actions for deviations
- Support continuous improvement activities and maintain operational discipline
- Ensure proper communication and coordination between teams and management
- Q: Production output and process compliance
- C: Productivity efficiency and manpower utilization
- D: On-time completion of production targets and adherence to schedules
- Daily production target achievement
- Productivity and manpower utilization
- Rework / rejection control and issue closure
- Safety compliance and incident reduction
- Process adherence (SOPs, work instructions)
- Kaizen implementation and improvement initiatives
- Supervise day-to-day production activities and ensure smooth workflow across assigned lines or areas
- Ensure production targets are achieved as per plan and schedule
- Monitor execution of work as per assembly instructions, routing cards, and standard operating procedures
- Ensure adherence to defined cycle time and productivity standards
- Allocate manpower based on production requirements and skill matrix
- Monitor operator performance and ensure effective utilization of resources
- Guide and support operators in resolving day-to-day production issues
- Ensure discipline, attendance, and team coordination on the shop floor
- Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards across all activities
- Verify availability and proper usage of tools, equipment, jigs, and fixtures
- Ensure all start-up checks and safety procedures are followed before production begins
- Ensure compliance with ERP/system-based production tracking and reporting
- Identify production issues, deviations, and bottlenecks during operations
- Escalate issues promptly and ensure timely resolution and closure
- Coordinate with quality, maintenance, and support teams to resolve process disruptions
- Track recurring issues and support preventive actions
- Monitor daily production performance and take corrective actions to bridge gaps
- Ensure adherence to KPIs such as productivity, efficiency, and output targets
- Maintain production records and ensure proper documentation
- Conduct regular follow-ups to ensure action closure
- Drive Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives at the shop-floor level
- Encourage team participation in process improvements and productivity enhancement
- Support implementation of lean practices such as 5S and standard work
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize processes
- Coordinate with quality, fulfilment, warehouse, and PPC teams for smooth operations
- Ensure material availability and readiness for production activities
- Communicate production status, issues, and updates to higher management
- Support implementation of organizational and operational initiatives
- Supervise and guide operators and technicians on the shop floor
- Train and support new employees on processes, safety, and quality requirements
- Ensure skill development as per skill matrix and training plans
- Promote team discipline, accountability, and teamwork
People Management: YES NO
If People Management, how many employees are managedNo
Number of people: Nil
Budget Management:YES NO
Required Candidate Profile Education/Training - Bachelors Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
- 57 years of experience in production / assembly operations
- Hands-on experience in manufacturing environment and shop-floor supervision
- Production Management Operational Execution - 4
- Safety Compliance - 4
- Quality Management - 3
- Lean Continuous Improvement - 3
- People / Stakeholder Management - 3
- Presentation Communication Skills - 3
- English
- Hindi
- Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability in managing production activities
- Shows practical decision-making ability in handling shop-floor challenges
- Maintains discipline and ensures adherence to processes and standards
- Exhibits people management skills with the ability to guide and support teams
- Proactive mindset with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement
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Skills
Daily ProductionKaizenissue management5SKaizen ImplementationfixturesjigsDigital SolutionsLogisticsBudget Managementmanpower utilizationelectrical engineeringERPFreightCommunication Skillsmaintenancecompliance
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