Machine Shop Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION – MACHINE SHOP SUPERVISOR

Department: Machine Shop / Production
Designation: Machine Shop Supervisor
Reporting To: Production Manager / Factory Manager
Location: Factory

1. Job Purpose

To supervise and control day-to-day machine shop activities, ensuring production targets, quality standards, safety requirements, manpower utilization, and delivery schedules are achieved efficiently.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily machine shop production activities as per production plans.
• Allocate manpower and machines according to production requirements.
• Monitor production quantity, quality, rejection, rework, and machine productivity.
• Ensure production is completed as per required specifications and delivery schedules.
• Monitor machine operations such as CNC, VMC, conventional machines, drilling, milling, grinding, turning, etc., as applicable.
• Ensure operators follow approved work instructions, SOPs, drawings, and process parameters.
• Coordinate with PPC, Quality, Maintenance, Stores, and other departments for smooth production.
• Monitor machine breakdowns and coordinate with Maintenance for timely rectification.
• Ensure proper use and availability of tools, fixtures, gauges, cutting tools, and other consumables.
• Identify production bottlenecks and take corrective actions.
• Maintain daily production records, machine utilization records, rejection/rework reports, and other required documents.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and implementation of 5S in the machine shop.
• Ensure employees follow safety rules, PPE requirements, and safe working practices.
• Conduct toolbox talks and provide on-job guidance to machine operators.
• Monitor operator attendance, discipline, productivity, and performance.
• Train and develop operators in machine operation, quality requirements, and safety practices.
• Ensure proper identification and segregation of OK, rejected, and rework components.
• Support Quality Department during inspection and resolution of quality issues.
• Analyze production losses and suggest improvements in productivity and efficiency.
• Support implementation of continuous improvement, Kaizen, and cost-reduction activities.
• Ensure proper handover between shifts and communicate pending issues to the next shift.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with company policies and procedures.

3. Qualification

• ITI / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Technical certification in machining will be an added advantage.

4. Experience

• 1–4 years of relevant experience in machine shop / manufacturing operations.
• Experience in supervising machine operators and production activities preferred.

5. Required Skills

• Machine shop process knowledge
• Production planning and manpower allocation
• Knowledge of machining processes
• Basic drawing and measuring instrument knowledge
• Knowledge of quality standards and inspection requirements
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Leadership and team management
• 5S and workplace discipline
• Basic computer and production reporting skills
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Safety awareness

Pay: ₹180,000.00 - ₹264,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person