Production Supervisor

1. Key Responsibilities

A. Production & Process Management

• Execute daily welding production plans for cabin frame assembly.
• Ensure correct sequence of welding operations as per drawings and SOPs.
• Monitor welding parameters, heat input, and fixture settings.
• Coordinate with fabrication, machining, painting, and production planning teams.
• Ensure availability of raw materials like cut parts, welding electrodes, wire, gas, and consumables.

B. Weld Quality Control

• Ensure all welds meet quality standards (visual inspection, NDT, dimensional accuracy).
• Identify weld defects (porosity, undercut, spatters, cracks, lack of fusion) and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with QA for weld testing and documentation.
• Ensure welding SOPs, WPS (Welding Procedure Specification), and PQR (Procedure Qualification Record) are followed.

C. Manpower Handling

• Lead welders, fabricators, tack welders, and contract workforce on the shop floor.
• Train and skill-upgrade welders on MIG/MAG, TIG, SMAW processes as applicable.
• Monitor manpower allocation, discipline, and shift management.
• Conduct on-job coaching to improve weld quality and efficiency.

D. Equipment & Tool Management

• Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of welding machines, jigs, fixtures, and manipulators.
• Coordinate with maintenance for breakdowns, preventive maintenance, and calibration.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of welding consumables.

E. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to all safety procedures related to welding, gas cutting, handling cylinders, PPE usage, and fire safety.
• Conduct regular toolbox talks, hazard identification, and risk assessments.
• Maintain compliance with ISO/IATF standards, QMS documentation, and shop floor audits.

F. Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvement projects on cycle time reduction, weld quality enhancement, and fixture optimization.
• Implement Lean manufacturing tools: 5S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, SMED, etc.
• Identify opportunities to reduce rework, rejection, and wastage of welding consumables.

3. Qualification & Experience

• Qualification: Diploma / BE in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy, or Welding Engineering.
• Experience: 38 years in welding, fabrication, or cabin/chassis/frame manufacturing.
• Exposure to: MIG/MAG, CO welding, robotic welding (optional), assembly fixtures, and fabrication.

4. Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of welding processes and weld defect analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols.
• Manpower handling and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of ERP / SAP for production reporting (preferred).
• Knowledge of WPS, PQR, and welding metallurgical basics.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.