Walk-in || Production Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer schedules and order priorities.
• Allocate manpower, machines, and tools to achieve optimum production output.
• Monitor work progress and ensure adherence to production timelines.

2. Shop Floor Management

• Manage operations of CNC/VMC/HMC, turning, grinding, and other machining areas.
• Ensure machines run at optimal parameters to achieve productivity and quality targets.
• Monitor tool wear, cycle times, and process efficiency.

3. Quality & Process Control

• Ensure production follows approved process sheets, quality standards, and customer specifications.
• Work closely with the quality team for in-process inspection, NCR resolution, and corrective actions.
• Implement process improvements, poka-yoke, and reduce rejection & rework.

4. Team Leadership & Workforce Management

• Lead a team of supervisors, operators, and technicians.
• Conduct training on machine operation, safety, 5S, and standard procedures.
• Evaluate team performance and ensure high morale and discipline.

5. Coordination with Internal Departments

• Coordinate with maintenance for machine breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
• Work with planning/logistics to meet dispatch commitments.
• Collaborate with design, purchase, and tool room for tooling, fixtures, and process improvements.

6. Production Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain records of production output, downtime, efficiency, and daily activity reports.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and take corrective actions.
• Ensure proper documentation for audits (ISO/TS, customer audits).
• Prepare and submit Daily Progress Reports (DPR) on a daily basis and review DPRs of the department team.
• Ensure timely submission of KPIs to the QMS team.
• Maintain proper and professional email communication across departments.

7. Inventory & Resource Management

• Monitor availability of raw materials, WIP, tools, consumables, and fixtures.
• Coordinate with the store and purchase team to avoid shortages or delays.
• Minimize wastage, improve resource utilization, and control production costs.

8. Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, PPE usage, and environmental norms.
• Implement 5S, lean manufacturing practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review and update TPM/Production Monitoring Software daily to track performance and improvements.

9. Automation & Task Management

• Delegate tasks related to business automation systems and ensure timely completion.
• Drive efficiency through digital tools and automated workflows.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of CNC/VMC/HMC machining, grinding, tooling, jigs/fixtures, and machining operations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Production planning, manpower handling, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, SPC, or TPM (preferred).
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP/ERPNext/Tally-based production modules).
• Familiarity with production monitoring and automation tools.

Educational Qualification

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering.

Experience Required

• 3-7 years of experience in a precision machining/automotive component manufacturing environment.
• At least 3-5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production output vs. plan
• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Rejection & rework rate
• On-time delivery percentage
• Machine utilization & cycle time improvement
• Discipline, 5S & safety compliance
• Cost control & resource optimization
• Timely DPR submission & KPI reporting
• Effectiveness of automation and system usageRole & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile