Responsibilities:
- Planning & day-to-day management of fabrication shop operations
- Ensure production plans are executed as per schedule and priority.
- Monitor manpower deployment and machine utilization for optimum productivity.
- Coordinate with planning, stores, and quality departments to avoid production delays.
- Ensure fabrication work complies with drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Support implementation of welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and inspection plans.
- Address rework and non-conformities; implement corrective actions.
- Enforce safety rules, PPE usage, and safe work practices on the shop floor.
- Support implementation of 5S, TPM, and statutory compliance.
- Conduct toolbox talks and assist in safety audits.
Required Skills:
- Deep technical & operational expertise
- Ability to drive efficiency,
quality & productivity in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
- Robust leadership, people management skills & team building ability
- Expertise in scheduling, problem-solving, project management, cost control
- Resolving issues quickly, data-driven decisions, and managing conflicts
- Knowledge of fabrication processes and welding
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Building relationships, active listening, and openness to ideas.
- Knowledge of ERP / production planning tools