Engineer / Sr. Engineer

Job Description: Production Line Supervisor

Position: Production Line Supervisor

Reporting to: Production Section Incharge

No. of Direct Reports: 45 to 60

No. of Indirect Reports: Nil

Key Purpose of the Job :

The Production Line Supervisor is responsible for achieving production targets. Also, responsible for operations of the production line including deployment of manpower, line supervision and resolving issues related to production / quality. Additionally, the role holder may also take up special projects for improvement activities.

Educational Qualification / Experience required :

-Degree in Engineering
- 4 to 7 years of experience in production / assembly line work
- Must have experience in handling Blue collar associates

Key Responsibilities :

1. Responsible to achieve production targets as per plan
2. Ensure smooth operations of the production process and shift
3. Ensure adherence to production SOP's, quality and safety standards
4. Participate and contribute to improvement activities to meet targets in cost, quality and delivery involving cross functional interactions / teams
5. Supervise blue collar associates in the production line

Task Analysis:

Indicative Tasks

1. Responsible to achieve production targets as per plan

Prepare the shift plan based on production plan

Review log book, quality documents, communication note to be aware of any issues from previous shift that may impact the current line / shift production

Check for any shortage in materials, manpower and other resources required for production

Allocate work based on the current plan and deploy manpower resources as necessary 

Prepare current shift output along with any alternate plan of action for the day to meet contingencies where necessary with the approval of the supervisor (for example, maintenance issues, backlog from previous shifts, ME issues - cutting tools breakages, etc.)

Coordinate with the Stars - Materials, Quality, Production, for availability of materials, quality inspections and to address production issues respectively

Plan timelines and action to achieve the production targets for the shift, i.e. achievement of Adherence to Leveled Production (ALP)

2. Ensure smooth operations of the production process and shift

Check and monitor pre-machining activities, machine setting activities, setting changes and production processes

Conduct visual / random checks on materials, kittings and equipment to detect any malfunctions including areas with issues recorded in previous shifts

Conduct inspection and checks for first piece output in critical areas and machines

Inspect each stage in the production line periodically during shifts to ensure there are no bottlenecks in achieving production targets

Identify and resolve issues that come up during the course of the shift and report those to supervisor which require escalation including machine breakdown, carry forward from previous shifts, other live issues

Conduct first level audits / checks of product quality before handing it over to FG (for example, check for burrs, missing components)

Prepare log book and ensure completion of documentation related to shift

Identify resolution (CAPA) for day to day issues in production line, as appropriate

Track and conduct checks in areas including, new setting changes, new operator assigned to machine, etc.

Plan and coordinate with other functions, as required (for example, change in settings with ME)

3. Ensure adherence to production SOP's, quality and safety standards

Audit definedCritical to Quality (CTQ) are in control

Ensure systems are in place to deliver First Time Right (FTR) production standards

Ensure adherence to SOPs and MSOPs for maintaining continuous workflow

Ensure adherence to defined production process and standards (for example, Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), etc)

Update all documents as required and defined (for example production reports, charts, etc)

Ensure meticulously that all safety standards and instructions are followed

4. Participate and contribute to improvement activities to meet targets in cost, quality and delivery involving cross functional interactions / teams

Prepare and contribute to resolve issues, process improvements in Daily Work Management (DWM), Sunset meetings

Strive to achieve targets of Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE)

About Company

ELGI Equipment is a global leader in air compressor manufacturing, offering a wide range of solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential applications. The company focuses on energy-efficient air compressors and sustainable technologies that help businesses reduce operational costs and environmental impact.

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