Company Description APM is a provider of auto safety products and vehicle monitoring solutions, offering technologies such as vehicle tracking systems, speed limit devices, GPS, RFID, and reflective tapes. The company supports compliance with standards such as HSRP and AIS 140 IRNSS, helping customers improve road safety and regulatory adherence. APM’s product portfolio is designed to enhance visibility, control, and safety for vehicles in diverse operating environments.
Team members work with practical, technology-driven solutions that contribute directly to safer transportation and fleet operations.
Role Description The Hanwha SMT Supervisor is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai. This role is responsible for supervising Hanwha SMT lines, including setup, operation, and optimization of SMT machines and related equipment. Day-to-day tasks include planning production runs, monitoring process parameters, ensuring quality standards, coordinating maintenance with technicians, and troubleshooting line issues to minimize downtime.
The supervisor will lead and train line operators, maintain production and quality documentation, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to improve yield and throughput. The role also involves enforcing safety procedures, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring adherence to company policies and industry standards.
Qualifications
- Experience supervising SMT production lines, preferably with Hanwha (or similar) SMT equipment, including line setup, changeover, and process optimization.
- Robust knowledge of SMT manufacturing processes such as solder paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow profiling, AOI, and related quality control methods.
- Ability to read and interpret PCB layouts, assembly drawings, BOMs, and work instructions, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Skills in production planning, shift management, and team leadership, including training, performance monitoring, and coaching of operators.
- Experience with root cause analysis, problem-solving tools, and basic data analysis for yield improvement and defect reduction.
- Familiarity with ESD, safety protocols, and standard manufacturing practices in an electronics or automotive environment.
- Good communication and coordination skills for working with engineering, quality, materials, and maintenance teams.
- Comfort using production software or MES/ERP tools for tracking work orders, materials, and reporting KPIs.
- Diploma or degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related technical field; relevant SMT or electronics manufacturing certifications are an advantage.
- Prior experience in automotive electronics, telematics, or safety-related product manufacturing is beneficial.
📌 Hanwha SMT Supervisor (Chennai)
🏢 Apm
📍 Chennai