Job Summary

TrustWud Polymers, part of the Mampilly Group, is looking for a responsible and result-oriented Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations at its WPC/PVC foam board manufacturing facility.

The selected candidate will be responsible for supervising production activities, managing shop-floor manpower, ensuring production targets are achieved, monitoring product quality, maintaining production records and ensuring compliance with established manufacturing procedures and safety standards.

The ideal candidate should have practical experience in production supervision, preferably in plastics, polymer, PVC, WPC or other process-based manufacturing industries.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

- Execute daily production plans in coordination with the Production Manager.
- Allocate manpower, machines and resources based on production requirements.
- Ensure production targets are achieved as per the planned schedule.
- Monitor production output, machine utilization and process efficiency.
- Coordinate with the Maintenance team to minimize machine breakdowns and production interruptions.
- Identify production bottlenecks and report operational issues to the Production Manager.
- Ensure smooth shift-wise production operations and proper handover between shifts.

2. Shop-Floor & Manpower Management

- Supervise and monitor operators, helpers and other production workers.
- Allocate duties and responsibilities among production employees.
- Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, discipline and productivity.
- Ensure that employees follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
- Provide on-the-job guidance and training to production workers.
- Maintain proper coordination and communication among production team members.
- Address routine shop-floor issues and escalate major concerns to the Production Manager.

3. Quality Control & Process Monitoring

- Monitor production parameters to ensure consistency in manufacturing.
- Ensure products are manufactured according to approved specifications and quality standards.
- Coordinate with the Quality Control team for in-process and finished-product inspections.
- Identify and report quality defects, rejections and process deviations.




- Take immediate corrective action within assigned authority to prevent recurring defects.
- Maintain records of production rejections, wastage and rework.
- Ensure proper handling and segregation of rejected and non-conforming products.

4. Raw Material & Resource Utilization

- Coordinate with the Stores / Inventory team to ensure the availability of raw materials and consumables.
- Monitor material consumption during production.
- Identify abnormal material consumption, wastage and process losses.
- Ensure proper utilization of raw materials, manpower and production resources.
- Report material shortages and production-related inventory requirements in advance.

5. Machine & Equipment Monitoring

- Monitor the operating condition of production machinery and equipment.
- Ensure machines are operated according to prescribed operating procedures.
- Conduct routine machine and equipment checks.
- Coordinate with the Maintenance team for preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs.
- Report abnormal machine conditions, recurring breakdowns and equipment-related issues.
- Ensure proper cleaning and housekeeping of production equipment and work areas.

6. Production Reporting & Documentation

- Maintain daily production records, including planned versus actual production.
- Record machine-wise and shift-wise production output.
- Maintain records of raw material consumption, wastage, rejection and rework.
- Monitor downtime and record reasons for production interruptions.
- Prepare daily production reports and submit them to the Production Manager.
- Ensure accurate and timely updating of production data in the prescribed formats or ERP system.

7. Safety & Housekeeping

- Ensure employees follow workplace safety procedures and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).




- Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping across the production floor.
- Ensure safe handling and storage of raw materials and finished products.
- Report unsafe conditions, incidents and near-miss events.
- Ensure compliance with company safety rules and operational guidelines.

Required Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of production supervision and shop-floor management.
- Ability to manage production manpower and allocate work effectively.
- Knowledge of production planning, process monitoring and quality control.
- Ability to identify production losses, wastage and operational bottlenecks.
- Basic knowledge of machine operations and preventive maintenance.
- Good reporting and documentation skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel and production reporting systems.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Valuable communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and manage shift-based operations.

Educational Qualification

- Diploma / ITI / Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, Plastics Technology or a related discipline.
- Candidates with relevant manufacturing experience and appropriate technical qualifications will be preferred.

Experience

- 2–5 years of experience in production supervision or manufacturing operations.
- Experience in PVC, WPC, plastics, polymer or extrusion-based manufacturing will be an added advantage.

Performance Expectations

The selected candidate will be evaluated based on:

- Achievement of daily and monthly production targets.
- Production efficiency and machine utilization.
- Reduction in material wastage and production losses.
- Product quality and rejection levels.
- Effective manpower utilization and workforce discipline.
- Reduction in machine downtime through timely coordination.
- Accuracy and timely submission of production reports.
- Compliance with safety, housekeeping and production procedures.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Education:

- Secondary(10th Pass) (Preferred)

Experience:

- Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)

Language:

- Malayalam (Required)

Location:

- Puthencruz, Kochi, Kerala (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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