The Assembly Shift Supervisor is responsible for executing and delivering QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets for the assigned assembly area in alignment with automotive standards, customer requirements, and company policies.
The role requires strong shopfloor leadership, technical capability, and operational ownership to ensure safe, high-quality, and productive production, while acting as a key interface between Production, Engineering, and Maintenance
Responsibilities
Production Management & QCD Delivery
Own and execute QCD targets for the designated assembly area through disciplined shift management.
Run and control the automotive assembly lines (crimping, insertion, connector assembly, sub-assembly, final assembly).
Ensure production plan adherence and on-time completion of shift targets.
Drive improvement in: Productivity / throughput
Machine efficiency (OEE)
Labor efficiency
Scrap and rework reduction
Take immediate corrective actions for any deviation from targets.
•Supervise, guide, and lead operators and technicians across shifts.




•Ensure team consistently meets standard output, efficiency, and quality targets.
•Conduct shift briefings, assign manpower, and manage line balancing.
Quality Ownership & Process Control
Take full ownership of product quality during the shift.
•Ensure effective implementation of:
Process control plans and work instructions
First-off approval / start-up checks
Monitor and reduce Internal defects
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
Ensure 100% adherence to safety protocols: PPE (uniform / white jacket, safety shoes, safety lenses, etc.)
Ensure compliance with 5S, housekeeping, and workplace organization standards.
Immediately address unsafe behaviors and conditions.
Apply predictive and preventive maintenance principles.
Material & Consumable Management
Ensure uninterrupted availability of materials on production lines.
Manage consumables inventory at optimal/minimum levels.
Prevent excess consump

📌 Senior Production Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Aptiv
📍 Chennai