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Engineer / Sr. Engineer

4 - 7 years

0 Lacs

India

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reporting deployment communication maintenance cutting visual checks inspection resolve report escalation audits documentation audit reports management efficiency controls analysis 5s coordination fatigue inventory training kaizen

Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Part Time

Job Description

Department
CCP
Job posted on
Jun 18, 2025
Employment type
White Collar - Confirmed

Job description:
Job Description: Production Line Supervisor


Position: Production Line Supervisor


Reporting to: Production Section Incharge


No. of Direct Reports: 45 to 60


No. of Indirect Reports: Nil


Key Purpose of the Job :


The Production Line Supervisor is responsible for achieving production targets. Also, responsible for operations of the production line including deployment of manpower, line supervision and resolving issues related to production / quality. Additionally, the role holder may also take up special projects for improvement activities.


Educational Qualification / Experience required :


  • Degree in Engineering
  • 4 to 7 years of experience in production / assembly line work
  • Must have experience in handling Blue collar associates


Key Responsibilities :


1. Responsible to achieve production targets as per plan
2. Ensure smooth operations of the production process and shift 3. Ensure adherence to production SOP's, quality and safety standards 4. Participate and contribute to improvement activities to meet targets in cost, quality and delivery involving cross functional interactions / teams 5. Supervise blue collar associates in the production line


Task Analysis:


Indicative Tasks


1. Responsible to achieve production targets as per plan


Prepare the shift plan based on production plan


Review log book, quality documents, communication note to be aware of any issues from previous shift that may impact the current line / shift production


Check for any shortage in materials, manpower and other resources required for production


Allocate work based on the current plan and deploy manpower resources as necessary

Prepare current shift output along with any alternate plan of action for the day to meet contingencies where necessary with the approval of the supervisor (for example, maintenance issues, backlog from previous shifts, ME issues - cutting tools breakages, etc.)


Coordinate with the Stars - Materials, Quality, Production, for availability of materials, quality inspections and to address production issues respectively


Plan timelines and action to achieve the production targets for the shift, i.e. achievement of Adherence to Leveled Production (ALP)


2. Ensure smooth operations of the production process and shift


Check and monitor pre-machining activities, machine setting activities, setting changes and production processes


Conduct visual / random checks on materials, kittings and equipment to detect any malfunctions including areas with issues recorded in previous shifts


Conduct inspection and checks for first piece output in critical areas and machines


Inspect each stage in the production line periodically during shifts to ensure there are no bottlenecks in achieving production targets


Identify and resolve issues that come up during the course of the shift and report those to supervisor which require escalation including machine breakdown, carry forward from previous shifts, other live issues


Conduct first level audits / checks of product quality before handing it over to FG (for example, check for burrs, missing components)


Prepare log book and ensure completion of documentation related to shift


Identify resolution (CAPA) for day to day issues in production line, as appropriate


Track and conduct checks in areas including, new setting changes, new operator assigned to machine, etc.


Plan and coordinate with other functions, as required (for example, change in settings with ME)


3. Ensure adherence to production SOP's, quality and safety standards


Audit definedCritical to Quality (CTQ) are in control


Ensure systems are in place to deliver First Time Right (FTR) production standards


Ensure adherence to SOPs and MSOPs for maintaining continuous workflow


Ensure adherence to defined production process and standards (for example, Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), etc)


Update all documents as required and defined (for example production reports, charts, etc)


Ensure meticulously that all safety standards and instructions are followed


4. Participate and contribute to improvement activities to meet targets in cost, quality and delivery involving cross functional interactions / teams


Prepare and contribute to resolve issues, process improvements in Daily Work Management (DWM), Sunset meetings


Strive to achieve targets of Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE)


Ensure controls to achieve cost targets relevant to the production line


Identify areas for implementing improvement initiatives and eliminating Non Value Adding (NVA) activities


Conduct 5Y analysis to resolve issues arising in equipment efficiency


Conduct continuous checks, follow up and adhere to procedures for reducing rejections, rework and customer complaints


Involve and contribute to analysis of issues related to in process rejections and rework (FIR / RCA / CAPA / Resolution)


Conduct shop floor audits for 5S, QMS audits and implementation of Panchatantra norms

Follow up on SMT Scores, Elgi Improvement Tracker (EIT), Higher the Better (HTB) activities and work towards achieving targeted scores and higher points


Identify and address pain points and bottlenecks in work processes (through analysis, study and also in coordination with ME in areas that may also include reduction of fatigue, etc.)


Contribute to improvement studies, analysis as part of Cross Functional Team (CFT)


Meet with suppliers, subcontracting vendors to explain or resolve issues, as necessary


Track FG goods, stock and WIP to reduce inventory

5. Supervise blue collar associates in the production line


Provide inputs and On-the-job training (OJT) to blue collar associates on MSOP's

Motivate associates to follow production process and achieve set production targets


Create awareness on safety, quality, cost reduction and continuous improvement (Kaizen) norms


Resolve conflicts and address grievances arising within the team and across teams


Ensure achievement of productivity output defined for associates


Train associates to develop multi-skilling across machining and assembly activities

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