Job Description – Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Department: Production / Fabrication

Industry: Fabrication / Engineering / Manufacturing

Reports To: Production Manager / Project Manager

Location: [Company Location]

Job Summary

The Fabrication Supervisor will be responsible for supervising day-to-day fabrication activities, ensuring that work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise daily fabrication activities including cutting, fit-up, welding, grinding, assembly, and finishing.
- Read and understand fabrication drawings, GA drawings, shop drawings, and welding details.
- Allocate work to welders, fitters, helpers, and other fabrication personnel.
- Plan manpower, materials, tools, and equipment required for daily production.
- Monitor fabrication work to ensure compliance with drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and project specifications.
- Coordinate with the Production, QC/QA, Design, Stores, and Maintenance teams.
- Inspect fit-up, welding, dimensions, alignment, and overall workmanship before handing over to QC.
- Ensure welding procedures, WPS/PQR requirements, and approved welding consumables are followed where applicable.
- Monitor daily production targets and ensure work is completed within the planned schedule.
- Identify fabrication problems and coordinate corrective actions.
- Minimize material wastage, rework, and production delays.
- Maintain daily production reports, manpower records, material consumption, and job-progress reports.
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of fabrication machines, welding machines, cutting equipment, tools, and lifting equipment.
- Ensure workers follow PPE requirements, safety procedures, and company policies.
- Conduct toolbox talks and promote safe working practices.
- Maintain good housekeeping and 5S standards in the fabrication area.
- Train and guide workers on proper fabrication methods and safe working practices.




- Coordinate inspection activities with the QC/QA team and resolve quality issues.
- Report production progress, manpower requirements, material shortages, and technical issues to management.

Required Qualifications

- ITI / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Fabrication, Welding, or a related field.
- Fresher & 1 to 2– years of experience in fabrication supervision, preferably in a structural steel, piping, equipment, or engineering fabrication company.
- Positive knowledge of fabrication processes, welding methods, and material handling.
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication and engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of MS/SS materials, welding consumables, cutting processes, fit-up, and dimensional inspection.
- Basic computer knowledge and ability to prepare production reports.

Required Skills

· Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and technical drafting.

· Willingness to visit suppliers and vendors as required.

· Experience with drawing submission and document coordination.

· Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.

· Good understanding of dimensions, tolerances, welding symbols, sectional views, and material specifications.

· Good mathematical and measurement skills.

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

· Ability to manage multiple drawings and revisions.

· Good communication and coordination skills.

· Ability to work effectively under project deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Achievement of daily/monthly production targets.
- Fabrication quality and reduction in rework.
- Manpower productivity.
- Material utilization and reduction of wastage.
- Compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Timely completion of fabrication activities.
- Safety compliance and reduction of workplace incidents.
- Machine and equipment utilization.

Working Conditions

The position involves working primarily in a fabrication workshop and may require standing for extended periods, supervising hot-work activities, and coordinating material movement. Proper PPE and compliance with all safety procedures are mandatory.

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