Production Supervisor

Job description

Diploma / BE / B-Tech (Electronic / Mechatronics / Mechanical)

Qualifications

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards. This role involves supervising production personnel, coordinating resources, monitoring workflows, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to support operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management Supervise and coordinate daily production activities. Ensure production schedules are met according to customer and business requirements. Monitor line performance, productivity, and resource utilization. Minimize downtime and resolve production issues promptly. Team Leadership Lead, coach, and motivate production operators and technicians. Assign work duties and monitor employee performance. Conduct shift handovers and team meetings.

Support employee training and skill development. Quality Assurance Ensure compliance with quality standards and work instructions. Monitor process adherence and product quality. Coordinate corrective and preventive actions for quality issues. Support audits and continuous improvement activities. Safety & Compliance Enforce workplace safety policies and procedures. Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments. Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Promote a culture of safety awareness. Process Improvement Identify opportunities for productivity and efficiency improvements. Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives. Analyze production data and implement corrective actions. Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams. Inventory & Material Management Ensure material availability for uninterrupted production. Monitor WIP (Work-In-Process) levels.

Coordinate with planning and warehouse teams. Reduce material waste and improve inventory accuracy.

Required Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline. 3-8 years of manufacturing or production experience. Minimum 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production control systems.

Required Skills

Leadership and team management Production planning and scheduling Problem-solving and root cause analysis Quality management systems Lean Manufacturing and 5S MS Excel, ERP/MRP systems Communication and interpersonal skills Time management and decision-making Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Production output achievement On-time delivery performance First Pass Yield (FPY) Scrap and rework reduction Labor productivity Safety compliance Downtime reduction Attendance and workforce utilization Reporting Structure Reports To: Production Manager / Operations Manager Supervises: Operators, Assemblers, Technicians, and Line Leaders For your background as a Production Engineer in manufacturing operations , emphasizing SMT, coating processes, quality control, process improvement, traceability, and production efficiency on your resume will align well with a Production Supervisor role.