A Production Supervisor oversees daily manufacturing operations on the shop floor to ensure products are built safely, efficiently, and to quality standards while managing the workforce. [1, 2]You can view complete templates and guidelines on platforms like the Monster Template or the Indeed Production Supervisor Guide. [1, 2]Core Responsibilities

- Workforce Management: Assign daily tasks, supervise shift staff, onboard and train recent workers, and evaluate performance.
- Schedule & Workflow Execution: Coordinate production plans to hit daily, weekly, and monthly targets without delays.
- Quality Assurance: Inspect output against specs, track statistical process control (SPC) data, and resolve defects.
- Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA guidelines, company standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regular facility safety audits.
- Troubleshooting: Address machinery breakdowns, material shortages, or staffing gaps in real time to minimize downtime.
- Reporting: Track production metrics, log inventory data, and brief senior management on shift performance. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]

Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical, or production engineering is often preferred. [1, 2, 3]
- Experience:



2 to 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience paired with prior supervisory or team-lead background. [1, 2, 3]
- Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints, understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T;), and use enterprise software (e.g., SAP, Epicor, or MS Office). [1, 2, 3]
- Certifications (Pluses): OSHA safety certification, Lean/Six Sigma, or APICS/CPIM credentials. [1, 2]

Key Skills
- Leadership: Motivating diverse teams and resolving conflict on the floor.
- Problem-Solving: Making fast, calm decisions during equipment or supply chain hiccups.
- Communication: Acting as the critical bridge between plant operators and upper management.
- Time Management: Juggling multiple output quotas and tight shipping deadlines. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

If you are writing a custom posting, tell me:
- What industry or product you are manufacturing (e.g., automotive, food, electronics)?
- What your shift structure is (e.g., 5x8, rotating night shifts)?

I can help tailor the exact requirements and salary range for your listing. Pay: ₹18,960.47 - ₹60,588.44 per month

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Life insurance

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Supervisor (Chennai)
🏢 JV Enterprises
📍 Chennai