PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR – JOB DESCRIPTIONDepartment: Production / Plant Operations

Designation: Production Supervisor

Reporting To: Production Manager / Plant Head

Location: Plant / Factory

Industry: Manufacturing – Copper / Cables & Wires

1. Job PurposeThe Production Supervisor will be responsible for day-to-day production activities, manpower management, operator and labour supervision, production planning execution, machine utilization, discipline, quality coordination and production MIS reporting.

The Supervisor will work as a key link between the Production Manager and operators/helpers/labour, ensuring that all production activities are completed safely, efficiently and as per the production plan.

- 2. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Production OperationsExecute daily production plans as instructed by the Production Manager.
- Ensure smooth and continuous production throughout the shift.
- Monitor machine-wise production and achieve daily production targets.
- Ensure proper utilization of manpower, machines and raw materials.
- Monitor production quantity, wastage, rejection and productivity.
- Identify production delays and immediately report them to the Production Manager.
- Coordinate with Maintenance for machine breakdowns and technical issues.
- Ensure proper shift handover and takeover.
- B. Manpower, Labour & Operator ManagementDirectly supervise operators, helpers and contractual labour.
- Allocate manpower according to machine and production requirements.
- Ensure every operator understands his machine/process responsibility.
- Maintain discipline, attendance and proper workplace behaviour.
- Monitor operator and labour performance during the shift.
- Guide current operators/helpers regarding work procedures and safety.




- Ensure proper manpower availability in all shifts.
- Report absenteeism, manpower shortage and performance issues to the Production Manager.
- Prevent unnecessary manpower movement and idle time.
- C. Leadership & Team ManagementLead the production team with discipline and professionalism.
- Give clear work instructions to operators and labour.
- Develop team coordination and responsibility among workers.
- Motivate employees to achieve production targets.
- Resolve routine operator/helper issues at the supervisor level.
- Escalate serious disciplinary, behavioural or operational matters to the Production Manager/HR.
- Ensure proper communication between shifts.
- D. Production Manager SupportAct as the operational support person for the Production Manager.
- Follow and implement instructions given by the Production Manager.
- Provide accurate production information and operational updates.
- Keep the Production Manager informed about production status, manpower, breakdowns, wastage and major issues.
- Support the Production Manager in implementing production improvement plans.
- Assist in planning manpower and machine allocation.
- Take responsibility for shift-level production activities.

E. Production MIS & ReportingThe Production Supervisor must prepare and submit daily production MIS to the Production Manager.

MIS should include:

- Date and shift
- Machine-wise production
- Product-wise production
- Target vs. actual production
- Machine running hours
- Machine breakdown hours
- Downtime
- Manpower present/absent
- Operator-wise performance
- Labour utilization
- Raw material consumption
- Production wastage
- Rejection / quality issues
- Rework quantity
- Production efficiency
- Major production problems
- Maintenance issues
- Pending activities
- Next-shift requirements

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