Production Supervisor- Fabric Sampling Industry

Shakuntala Sampling is looking for a hands-on, execution-driven Overall Production & Shop-Floor Supervisor for our manufacturing facility in Anekal, Bengaluru. This individual will manage end-to-end factory floor operations, leading machine operators and manual assembly teams to produce high-precision fabric catalogues, waterfall swatch hangers, and shade cards.

The ideal candidate has proven shop-floor leadership experience in rigid packaging, commercial bookbinding, print finishing, or textile swatch manufacturing. You will balance line throughput, enforce strict tolerances on cutting and grooving, prevent adhesive/gum failures, and ensure that finished products meet rigorous international export standards.

1. Line Balancing & Production Synchronization

Supervise daily production schedules based on Master Job Cards (MJCs) issued by Merchandising.

Balance workforce and machine allocations between Track A (Headers, Kappa/MDF board cutting, grooving, pasting, screen printing) and Track B (laying bed, semi-auto fabric cutting, labeling).

Coordinate the timely convergence of finished headers and cut fabric swatches at the assembly station to minimize work-in-progress (WIP) holding time and prevent floor congestion.

2. Track A Management: Board Converting, Grooving & Pasting

Oversee the setup and operation of the 2 board cutting machines, ensuring square, burr-free cuts on 1.5 mm to 4 mm Kappa and MDF boards.

Monitor grooving machine blade calibration (V-groove and U-groove angles/depths) to ensure smooth, crack-free folding without penetrating the base liner.

Control the 2 gum-pasting machines: regulate glue viscosity, roller gaps, and adhesive film thickness for paper and buckram covers to eliminate cover warping and bubbling.

Supervise manual screen printing on headers, monitoring ink mixing, mesh registration, print sharpness, and drying rack turnover.

3. Track B Management: Fabric Laying, Cutting & Backside Labeling





Manage fabric roll intake and inspection on the meter laying bed, ensuring proper tension release, grain alignment, and layer clamping before cutting.

Direct the operation of the semi-automatic fabric cutting machine and manual shade card cutters, enforcing dimensional accuracy within ±0.5 mm.

Supervise the sequential application of backside fabric specification labels, verifying that swatch codes match the approved Master Job Card before moving to kitting.

4. Final Assembly, Fastening & Hardware Installation

Manage manual mounting lines using high-tack 3M double-sided tapes, hot-melts, and cold adhesives matched to specific fabric weights.

Oversee punching and eyelet button (ilet) riveting, ensuring consistent pneumatic/manual crimping pressure that secures swatches without crushing header boards.

Ensure flush, scratch-free fitting of metal/plastic corner protectors and binding screws.

5. Quality Control & Export Packaging Governance

Conduct hourly in-process quality audits against the physical "Golden Master" dummy:

Check swatch alignment, waterfall step drops , glue adhesion strength, and spine squareness.

Inspect hardware plating for rust, sharp burrs, or loose eyelets.

Enforce export packing protocols: verify placement of silica gel desiccant packs, shrink-wrapping, edge-board corner protectors, and heavy-duty 5-ply/7-ply carton boxing.

6. Machine Maintenance, 5S & Shop-Floor Discipline

Execute daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance routines across all equipment (blade sharpening, roller cleaning, lubrication of pneumatic punchers/cutters).

Enforce 5S housekeeping standards: keep cutting beds, pasting rollers, and assembly tables free of dust, loose glue, and oil spots.

Manage daily worker attendance, track shift productivity logs, enforce shop-floor safety, and minimize idle operator time.

Pay: Up to ₹33,000.00 per month

Advantages:

- Provident Fund

Experience:

- Textile sampling industry in production : 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Supervisor (India)
🏢 Shakunatala Sampling
📍 India