Job Description – Production Supervisor / Production Associate

Location: Arjun, Baroda / Indore
Department: Production
Reports To: Production Manager
Experience: 3–6 Years
Qualification: Diploma / B.Tech – Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering or related field

Position Overview

We are looking for a Production Supervisor / Production Associate to manage and monitor day-to-day manufacturing operations at the plant. The role will be responsible for achieving production targets, ensuring quality and safety standards, managing shop-floor manpower, and coordinating with cross-functional teams for smooth and efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities and ensure shift-wise production targets are achieved.
• Plan and monitor manpower deployment, attendance, productivity, and shift operations.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, work instructions, quality standards, and production processes.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Stores, and Planning teams to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Monitor machine and equipment performance and promptly report breakdowns or operational issues.
• Maintain daily production records, shift reports, MIS, and other operational documentation.
• Ensure compliance with 5S, safety guidelines, housekeeping, and workplace standards.
• Train and guide operators on work instructions, safety procedures, quality requirements, and process improvements.
• Identify and resolve shop-floor issues to minimize production losses and downtime.
• Support continuous improvement, Kaizen, productivity enhancement, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Monitor production quality and take corrective actions in coordination with the Quality team.
• Ensure smooth handover of production activities between shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or production operations.
• Experience in foam, mattress, furniture, FMCG, or related manufacturing industries will be preferred.

Required Skills

• Production planning and shift management
• Shop-floor operations and manpower handling
• Team leadership and operator supervision
• Quality and process control
• Production monitoring and reporting
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, SOPs, and workplace safety
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel and production MIS
• Good communication and coordination skills

Key Performance Areas (KPIs)

• Achievement of daily and monthly production targets
• Manpower productivity and utilization
• Production downtime and machine efficiency
• Quality and rejection levels
• Process and SOP adherence
• Safety and 5S compliance
• Production reporting and MIS accuracy
• Continuous improvement and productivity initiatives

• Experience: 3+ years
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Education: Bachelor's degree required
• Languages: English