Explosive Filling

Location: Kanpur

Position Summary

- We are seeking a highly motivated Supervisor Explosive Filling to lead and oversee explosive filling and ammunition assembly operations for Medium Caliber products (20mm, 30mm & 40mm). The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring safe, effective, and quality-driven production while maintaining compliance with defense manufacturing standards, statutory regulations, and internal quality systems.

- The role requires strong expertise in production management, explosive filling processes, manpower handling, troubleshooting, continuous improvement initiatives, and shop-floor leadership to achieve production targets with zero safety incidents and optimum operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

- Production &
- Process Management

- Supervise and control day-to-day explosive filling and ammunition assembly operations.

- Ensure smooth execution of:

- Projectile Assembly

- Explosive Filling (HE, Incendiary, DP, etc.)

- Fuze Assembly &

- Integration

Final Inspection &

- Packing

- Monitor production output and ensure adherence to production schedules.

- Drive improvements in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), productivity, and line efficiency.

- Maintain process discipline, dimensional accuracy, and product traceability.

- Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, tools, and consumables.

- Coordinate with Machine Shop, Quality, Maintenance, and Planning teams for uninterrupted production flow.

- Maintain OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery commitments.

Quality Assurance

- Ensure compliance with DGQA, PESO, JSG-0102, STANAG,



and internal quality requirements.

- Drive First Pass Yield (FPY) improvement and rejection reduction initiatives.

- Analyze production and quality performance data to identify improvement opportunities.

- Review assembly drawings, component drawings, and process documentation to ensure product conformity.

- Ensure complete lot traceability through MES/SAP systems.

Safety &

- Compliance

- Enforce strict adherence to explosive handling and safety protocols.

- Conduct safety awareness programs and toolbox talks for operators.

- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 requirements.

- Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and promote a Zero Incident culture.

- Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to EHS regulations.

Maintenance &

- Troubleshooting

- Monitor equipment performance and coordinate preventive maintenance activities.

- Perform first-level troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

- Collaborate with maintenance teams for quick resolution of equipment failures.

- Ensure maximum equipment availability for continuous production.

Continuous Improvement

- Lead Kaizen, TPM, 5S, Quality Circle, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.





- Conduct Root Cause Analysis using Why-Why Analysis and 7 QC Tools.

- Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities related to tooling, consumables, and processes.

- Drive process optimization and productivity enhancement projects.

- Team Management

- Supervise and lead shop-floor personnel during shift operations.

- Allocate manpower effectively based on production requirements.

- Mentor, train, and develop team members for skill enhancement.

- Build a performance-driven and safety-focused work culture.

Reporting &

- Documentation

- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.

- Maintain production records, quality data, downtime reports, and shift reports.

- Ensure timely SAP transactions and documentation compliance.

Educational Qualification

- Mandatory: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.

- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in Production, Assembly, Manufacturing, or Explosive Filling Operations.

- Experience in defense manufacturing, ammunition production, explosives, ordnance, pyrotechnics, or related industries will be highly preferred.

Technical Skills

- Explosive Filling Operations

- Ammunition Assembly Process

- Fuze Assembly &
- Integration

- Production Planning &

- Control

- OEE Improvement

- Lean Manufacturing &

- Kaizen

- TPM & 5S Implementation

- Root Cause Analysis

- 7 QC Tools

- SAP &

- MES Systems

- Engineering Drawing Reading

- Manpower Management

- Production Troubleshooting

- Quality Management Systems

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