Production Supervisor

Job Purpose

To supervise and control day-to-day production activities in heavy sheet metal fabrication, ensuring production targets, product quality, safety standards, and timely delivery through effective utilization of manpower, machines, and materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities in heavy sheet metal fabrication.
• Handle MIG and TIG welding processes for heavy fabrication components.
• Monitor laser cutting and CNC bending operations to ensure production targets are achieved.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, and welding symbols.
• Allocate manpower and monitor operator performance to achieve daily production plans.
• Ensure welding quality, dimensional accuracy, and adherence to customer specifications.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, PPC, and Stores departments to ensure smooth production flow.
• Monitor production output, rejection, rework, and machine downtime.
• Ensure proper utilization of materials, consumables, and production resources.
• Implement 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement activities on the shop floor.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, PPE requirements, and welding safety standards.
• Identify production bottlenecks and take corrective actions to improve productivity.
• Maintain daily production reports, rejection reports, and manpower attendance records.
• Ensure timely completion of production orders as per the production schedule.
  

Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of heavy sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Hands-on experience in MIG and TIG welding processes.
• Knowledge of laser cutting machines and CNC press brake bending operations.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of fabrication inspection, weld defects, and rework control.
• Experience in manpower handling, production planning, and shop-floor supervision.
• Knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, and safety practices.
  
  

Educational Qualification

• Diploma or in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline.
  

Experience

• 3–8 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication or heavy fabrication.
• Experience in MIG/TIG welding, laser cutting, and bending operations is preferred.
• Previous experience handling production teams in a manufacturing environment.
  

Job Requirements

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to achieve production targets within the specified timeline.
• Willingness to work in shifts, if required.
  

Immediate Joiners Prefered