Production Supervisor

Job Summary:This role is responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring optimal manpower allocation, achieving production targets, and maintaining high-quality standards. This role involves coordinating with various departments, monitoring production line performance, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to meet organisational goals.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Production Operations Management

• Oversee daily production activities to ensure that all production targets are met on time, within budget, and with minimal downtime.

• Plan, execute, and revise production schedules as needed to respond to unexpected challenges, fluctuations in demand, or other operational changes.

• Monitor and track production metrics, including output volume, cycle times, and efficiency, to identify areas where improvements can be made.

• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and organisational standards, actively reinforcing best practices on the production line.

• Collaborate with the Production Manager to develop, implement, and review operational policies aimed at enhancing productivity and operational efficiency.

Leadership and People Management

• Assign tasks and adjust manpower allocation daily to meet production requirements, ensuring optimal staffing and workload balance across shifts.

• Lead and coach team members, setting clear performance expectations and providing regular feedback to encourage professional development.

• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork within the production team, encouraging employees to adhere to safety and quality protocols.

• Conduct performance evaluations for team members, identify skill gaps, and coordinate training sessions to enhance team competencies.

• Act as the point of contact for resolving team conflicts and addressing employee concerns, working with HR as necessary to support positive employee relations.

Project Management and Continuous Improvement

• Identify and execute quality improvement projects aimed at reducing defects and increasing production quality.

• Analyse root causes of production defects, develop corrective actions, and implement solutions to enhance product quality.

• Manage projects related to process improvement and production efficiency, from planning to execution and evaluation.

• Monitor and analyse defect trends and implement corrective actions to improve quality, documenting efforts and following up on outcomes.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the production line, developing action plans and setting measurable goals to enhance productivity and efficiency.

• Document and report on production outcomes, identifying areas for improvement and proposing solutions for production challenges.

Inventory and Material Management

• Conduct routine and spot-check inventories of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods to ensure accurate stock levels and uninterrupted production flow.

• Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely ordering and replenishment of raw materials and supplies, aligning material availability with production demands.

• Oversee the storage and handling of materials to reduce wastage and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Verify that incoming materials and WIP meet quality and specification requirements before they are integrated into the production process.

• Address material shortages proactively by adjusting production plans or sourcing alternative materials, ensuring production continuity.

Other Related Tasks

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Production team and ensure efficient operations.

• Assist with special projects or initiatives related to Production team as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or any related field. , MA or MBA is a Plus

• At least 5 years of experience in production control, planning, or procurement within a manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or assistant management role.

• Strong understanding of production processes, quality management systems, and best practices in manufacturing. Experience in a similar industry or manufacturing setting is preferred.

• Proficiency in production planning software, ERP systems, and data analysis tools. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

• Experience in leading cross-functional projects, managing timelines, and meeting strategic objectives.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and lead a team.