Dispatch Supervisor

Position: Dispatch Supervisor – Hull Shop / CNC Plate Yard

Department: Hull Production / CNC Plate Processing

Industry: Shipbuilding / Ship Repair

Location: Mangaluru,Karnataka

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Dispatch Supervisor to manage the collection, identification, sorting, staging and timely dispatch of CNC-cut plates and profiles from the Hull Shop/CNC Plate Yard to the required fabrication, sub-assembly and assembly areas.

The candidate will be responsible for coordinating manpower, material movement, dispatch priorities and documentation while ensuring safety, traceability and production schedules are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

* Supervise daily dispatch activities in the Hull Shop/CNC Plate Yard.

* Coordinate collection of CNC-cut plates, profiles, brackets, stiffeners and other fabricated components from cutting machines.

* Ensure materials are sorted and identified according to nesting plans, piece lists, drawings and production requirements.

* Verify part numbers, quantity, material grade, thickness, dimensions and destination before dispatch.

* Ensure proper marking/tagging/identification of cut parts for complete material traceability.

* Coordinate movement of materials using cranes, forklifts, trailers and other material-handling equipment.

* Plan and prioritize dispatches based on the fabrication and assembly production schedule.

* Coordinate with CNC Cutting, Production Planning, Hull Fabrication, Assembly, Quality Control, Stores and Logistics teams.

* Ensure cut plates and profiles are delivered to the correct fabrication skid, work station or block-building area on time.

* Maintain records of material collection, sorting, staging and dispatch.

* Prepare daily dispatch reports showing pending, completed and delayed materials.

* Ensure balance plates, scrap and unused materials are properly segregated and accounted for.

* Check that materials released for dispatch have completed the required QC/inspection clearance.

* Monitor manpower productivity and allocate workers according to daily dispatch requirements.

* Ensure safe loading, unloading, lifting and transportation of plates and profiles.

* Ensure compliance with shipyard safety procedures, lifting procedures and PPE requirements.

* Coordinate with crane operators, riggers, drivers and material-handling personnel.

* Identify material shortages, incorrect parts, missing markings or production delays and escalate them immediately.

* Maintain proper housekeeping and organized material stacking in the dispatch/holding yard.

Required Experience

* Minimum 1-2 years of experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, heavy fabrication or steel fabrication.

* Experience in Hull Shop / CNC Plate Processing / Steel Plate Yard / Material Dispatch will be preferred.

* Previous supervisory experience managing workers, riggers, crane operators or material-handling teams.

* Ability to understand nesting plans, piece lists, production drawings and material identification systems.

* Experience in plate/profile material movement and dispatch coordination.

* Knowledge of lifting and material-handling safety procedures.

Educational Qualification

* Diploma / ITI in Mechanical, Fabrication, Welding, Shipbuilding or related trade preferred.

* Candidates with strong relevant shipyard experience may also be considered.

Key Skills

* Hull shop material handling

* Material identification and traceability

* Dispatch planning

* Manpower supervision

* Crane and lifting coordination

* Daily production and dispatch reporting

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person