Position Summary The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensuring the achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, OEE, OTD, and People objectives. The role requires effective supervision of shop-floor activities, manpower management, process discipline, and continuous improvement to support efficient and timely production output.

Educational Qualification

- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience

- 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

- Experience in optical fiber cable, patch cord, cable harness, optical connector assembly, , electronics manufacturing, or precision assembly operations will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

- Supervise day-to-day production activities to ensure smooth and uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

- Ensure production targets are achieved in line with the production plan, cycle time, quality standards, and delivery requirements.

- Monitor line performance and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and defined process controls.

- Coordinate effectively with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Planning, and Warehouse teams to support seamless production flow.

- Support new product introduction, process changes, and line readiness activities.

Productivity, OEE, and Delivery Performance

- Monitor and improve cycle time, line efficiency, productivity, and manpower utilization.

- Drive improvement in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and labor efficiency.

- Ensure achievement of OTD (On-Time Delivery)



targets through effective execution of the production plan.

- Analyze production losses, downtime, bottlenecks, rejection, and rework, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

- Support line balancing, capacity utilization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Quality Management

- Ensure compliance with product quality standards, specifications, and in-process inspection requirements.

- Monitor rejection, rework, and First Pass Yield, and drive defect reduction initiatives.

- Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

- Maintain required production records, traceability documentation, shift reports, and related manufacturing data.

Safety, EHS, and 5S

- Promote and enforce a strong Safety-First culture on the shop floor.

- Ensure compliance with all EHS requirements and safe working practices.

- Lead and sustain 5S implementation, workplace organization, and housekeeping standards.

- Conduct regular safety observations and ensure closure of identified gaps.

People Management

- Supervise, guide, and develop production operators to ensure discipline, teamwork, and performance.

- Allocate manpower as per production requirements and ensure effective line staffing.

- Provide training and cross-training on process requirements, safety, quality expectations, and SOP compliance.

- Maintain a fair,



respectful, and inclusive work setting.

- Handle day-to-day shop-floor challenges related to manpower, machine issues, quality concerns, and delivery priorities.

Reporting and Systems

- Maintain daily production reports and monitor key manufacturing KPIs.

- Track output, downtime, efficiency, rejection, rework, OEE, and OTD performance.

- Use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook for reporting and coordination.

- Work with ERP/MES systems where applicable; familiarity with such systems will be an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

- Good understanding of production processes, shop-floor supervision, and manpower handling.

- Knowledge of cycle time, OEE, OTD, productivity, efficiency, line balancing, rejection control, and rework management.

- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement practices.

- Basic knowledge of quality control systems, root cause analysis, CAPA, and problem-solving tools.

- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.

- Ability to handle challenging shop-floor situations in a calm and effective manner.

- Basic computer proficiency with the ability to maintain production reports and performance data.

Language Requirements

- Proficiency in English and Hindi is mandatory.

- Knowledge of Marathi will be an added advantage.

Preferred Attributes

- Strong safety mindset and high level of ownership.

- Positive attitude and team-oriented approach.

- Hands-on, disciplined, and result-oriented working style.

- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

- Focus on employee development and continuous improvement.

📌 Production Supervisor (Contract Role) (Pune)
🏢 Corning Technologies
📍 Pune