About the role

Production Supervisor

Experience: 4–8 Years
Location: Mumbai / Virar
Industry: Packaging / FMCG / Pharmaceutical / Printing / Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, manage shop-floor manpower, achieve production targets, maintain quality standards, and ensure safe working practices. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach to driving productivity while minimizing rejection, rework, and material wastage.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise daily production activities and ensure smooth shop-floor operations.
Manage machine operators, helpers, and production manpower effectively.
Plan and allocate manpower based on production requirements and shift schedules.
Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
Monitor machine utilization, production output, productivity, and efficiency.
Control production rejection, rework, wastage, and material losses.
Ensure adherence to quality standards, SOPs, and manufacturing procedures.
Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Stores, and other departments for smooth production.
Monitor machine downtime and ensure timely escalation and resolution of issues.
Prepare and maintain production reports, shift reports, MIS, and other operational records.
Conduct proper shift handovers and ensure continuity of production activities.
Maintain shop-floor discipline, safety, housekeeping, and 5S standards.
Train, guide, and motivate operators to improve productivity and process adherence.
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvement initiatives.
Support continuous improvement, productivity enhancement, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, SOPs, and quality requirements.

Required Skills

Production Planning & Execution
Shop-Floor Management
Manpower Handling & Team Leadership
Production Reporting & MIS
Machine Utilization Monitoring
Rejection & Wastage Control
Quality Compliance
Safety & 5S
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Lean Manufacturing Concepts
Continuous Improvement
Cross-functional Coordination
ERP/SAP knowledge will be an added advantage

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Production Target Achievement
Production Efficiency
Machine Utilization
OEE Improvement
Rejection & Rework Reduction
Wastage Control
On-Time Production Completion
Manpower Productivity
Safety Compliance
Downtime Reduction

Ideal Candidate Profile

4–8 years of hands-on experience in production/shop-floor