GRP SUPERVISOR/FOREMAN

• Supervise and manage day-to-day GRP manufacturing activities, ensuring production is carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and production schedules.
• Lead and supervise GRP production teams involved in filament winding, hand lay-up, pultrusion, fabrication, assembly, finishing, and related GRP manufacturing activities as applicable.
• Plan and allocate manpower, machines, tools, and materials to ensure smooth and efficient production operations.
• Monitor production progress and ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly production targets are achieved within the required time frame.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, specifications, BOMs, and work instructions, and ensure that the production team follows them correctly.
• Supervise the manufacturing of GRP pipes, fittings, tanks, gratings, cable trays, structural profiles, handrails, and other GRP products in accordance with project requirements.
• Ensure correct selection and application of resins, glass reinforcement, catalysts, pigments, fillers, gel coats, and other raw materials according to approved manufacturing procedures.
• Monitor resin mixing, curing, lamination, reinforcement placement, thickness, dimensions, and other critical production parameters.
• Ensure proper mould preparation, release-agent application, lay-up, consolidation, curing, demoulding, trimming, grinding, drilling, assembly, and finishing activities.
• Conduct regular inspection of work in progress and finished products to identify defects such as delamination, dry spots, air bubbles, resin-rich areas, improper curing, dimensional deviations, surface defects, and insufficient thickness.
• Coordinate with the Quality Control/Quality Assurance team to ensure required inspections and testing are completed and non-conforming products are properly identified and rectified.
• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with applicable ASTM, BS, EN, ISO, project specifications, and approved ITP/QCP requirements.
• Monitor and control the consumption of raw materials and minimize wastage of resin, glass, chemicals, and other consumables.
• Coordinate with the Store/Procurement department regarding material availability and ensure that production is not delayed due to shortages.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and ensure that production areas, moulds, machines, tools, and equipment are kept clean and organized.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE requirements, including proper use of PPE, safe handling of resins and chemicals, safe operation of machinery, and implementation of workplace safety procedures.
• Conduct toolbox talks and provide workers with instructions regarding safe working practices and production requirements.
• Identify production problems, investigate their causes, and take appropriate corrective actions to minimize downtime, rejection, and rework.
• Monitor the performance of production workers and provide technical guidance, training, and on-the-job coaching to improve workmanship and productivity.
• Coordinate closely with Production Manager, QA/QC, Engineering, HSE, Store, Maintenance, and Project teams to resolve production-related issues.
• Ensure proper maintenance and operational condition of moulds, production equipment, hand tools, and machinery, and report maintenance requirements promptly.
• Maintain daily production records, manpower reports, material consumption records, inspection records, rejection/rework reports, and other required production documentation.
• Verify product dimensions and workmanship using appropriate measuring and inspection tools and ensure compliance with approved tolerances.
• Monitor curing conditions and ensure adequate curing time before demoulding, machining, testing, or further assembly.
• Ensure proper identification, tagging, handling, storage, and protection of completed GRP products to prevent damage before dispatch.
• Assist the Production/Project Manager in estimating manpower requirements, production durations, material requirements, and manufacturing capacity.
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to GRP manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, equipment, materials, and production facilities to achieve maximum productivity.
• Enforce discipline within the production team and ensure workers follow company policies, production procedures, and supervisor instructions.
• Prepare and submit daily production updates and immediately report major delays, quality issues, safety incidents, material shortages, or equipment breakdowns to management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving production efficiency, product quality, material utilization, safety, and reduction of manufacturing costs.
• Perform any other duties related to GRP production and supervision as assigned by the Production Manager or Management.

Pay: ﷼2,000.00 - ﷼4,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person