The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning, supervising, and controlling day-to-day production activities in a heavy steel fabrication environment. The role ensures fabrication work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved drawings, quality standards, and production schedules. The Supervisor plays a key role in achieving production targets while maintaining quality, safety, and cost control.
Key Responsibilities (KRA)
1. Production Planning & Execution
Execute daily and weekly production plans in line with project schedules.
Supervise fabrication activities including cutting, fitting, welding, assembly, and finishing of heavy steel structures.
Ensure work is carried out as per approved drawings, BOQs, and work instructions.
Monitor daily output and take corrective actions to meet production targets.
2. Manpower Supervision & Control
Lead and supervise welders, fitters, helpers, and contract labor.
Allocate work based on skill levels and job priorities.
Monitor attendance, productivity, overtime, and discipline of the workforce.
Identify skill gaps and coordinate with management for training or redeployment.
3. Quality Assurance & Control
Ensure fabrication quality meets customer specifications and applicable codes (IS / AWS / ASME, etc.).
Conduct in-process checks for fit-up, welding quality, dimensional accuracy, and finishing.
Coordinate with the Quality Control team for inspections, repairs, and approvals.
Minimize rework, rejection, and non-conformance issues.
4. Safety Management
Enforce safety rules and procedures on the shop floor and yard.
Ensure proper use of PPE and safe work practices at all times.
Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings before work commencement.
Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents to the Safety Officer.
5. Material & Cost Control
Ensure effective utilization of steel materials, consumables, and gases.
Control material wastage, scrap generation, and rework costs.
Coordinate with Stores and Planning teams for timely material availability.
Maintain records of material usage and production consumption.
6. Equipment & Resource Management
Monitor availability and condition of production equipment such as welding machines, cutting machines, cranes, and lifting tools.
Ensure proper and safe operation of cranes, lifting tackles, and heavy components.
Coordinate with Maintenance for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
7. Coordination & Reporting
Coordinate with Planning, Engineering, QC, Safety, Stores, and Maintenance departments.
Prepare and submit daily production reports, manpower deployment reports, and progress updates.
Highlight production constraints, delays, and resource requirements to the Production Manager.
Support audits, client inspections, and internal reviews.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Achievement of daily / weekly / monthly production targets
On-time completion of fabrication milestones
Productivity per man-hour
Rework and rejection percentage
Safety compliance and accident-free days
Material wastage and scrap reduction
Qualifications & Experience
Education:
Diploma / ITI in Mechanical / Fabrication / Welding or equivalent
Experience:
5-10 years in heavy steel fabrication or structural fabrication, with at least 3 years in production supervision
Strong understanding of fabrication drawings and welding symbols
Practical knowledge of cutting, fitting, welding, and assembly processes
Ability to manage large shop-floor teams
Strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of production planning and reporting
Basic computer skills (MS Excel / ERP systems preferred)
Working Conditions
Shop-floor and fabrication yard based role
May require shift work and extended hours depending on production demands
Exposure to heavy machinery, lifting operations, welding activities, and outdoor conditions
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
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