Production Supervisor - Job Description (JD)

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Department: Manufacturing / Production

SPOKEN LANGUAGE KANNADA IS A MUST

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production operations,

ensuring safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost targets are achieved. The role

involves managing shop floor personnel, optimizing production processes, enforcing

standard operating procedures, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management

• Supervise daily manufacturing activities and ensure production schedules are met.

• Monitor production output and take corrective actions to achieve targets.

• Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, machines, materials, and resources.

• Coordinate with planning, maintenance, quality, and warehouse teams to support production requirements.

Team Leadership

• Lead, motivate, and develop production operators and technicians.

• Conduct shift meetings and communicate production goals and performance metrics.

• Manage attendance, leave planning, and workforce allocation.

• Coach employees on safety, quality, and operational procedures.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with quality standards, work instructions, and customer

requirements.

• Support investigation and resolution of quality issues.

• Drive defect reduction initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

• Ensure adherence to ISO or applicable manufacturing standards.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a robust safety culture and ensure compliance with EHS regulations.

• Conduct safety observations, audits, and incident investigations.

• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe work practices.





• Maintain compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and waste reduction initiatives.

• Monitor KPIs such as OEE, productivity, scrap, downtime, and efficiency.

• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action processes.

• Drive cost-saving and process improvement projects.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.

• Maintain accurate production records and shift handover documentation.

• Track and report key operational metrics and improvement actions.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelors degree in mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing,

• 3-8 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production planning.

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen principles.

• Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in shifts and manage multiple priorities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production attainment (%)

• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

• Productivity per employee

• Scrap and rework rate

• On-time delivery performance

• Safety incident rate

• Quality defect rate

• Labor efficiency

• Cost reduction achievements

Preferred Competencies

• Decision Making

• Team Building

• Conflict Resolution

• Continuous Improvement Mindset

• Customer Focus

• Accountability and Ownership

• Operational Excellence

📌 Production Supervisor (Bengaluru)
🏢 Titan Consultancy
📍 Bengaluru