Description
To manage day-to-day production and process operations on the shop floor, ensuring safe, effective, and quality-oriented manufacturing in line with plant targets and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Supervise and control daily production activities during the assigned shift.
Ensure that production targets (quantity and quality) are met as per schedule.
Monitor equipment performance and process parameters through DCS/field instruments.
Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and utility departments for smooth operations.
Analyze process data to identify abnormalities and take corrective action.
Maintain process discipline and ensure adherence to SOPs and process standards.
Support process optimization and yield improvement initiatives.
Report any deviations in quality or process to the section head immediately.
Ensure all operations comply with safety and environmental regulations.
Conduct toolbox talks and safety checks before shift start.
Promote secure working practices and report unsafe acts/conditions.
Supervise operators and helpers on the shop floor.
Ensure manpower availability and shift handover documentation.
Provide on-the-job training and guidance to team members.
Maintain daily production and downtime logs.
Record process parameters and key performance data accurately.
Prepare shift reports and communicate to the next shift/section head.
Achievement of production targets
Process efficiency and energy consumption
Product quality compliance
Equipment uptime and breakdown reduction, Safety performance (zero accidents/incidents)
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Robust coordination and communication skills
Safety-conscious mindset