Production Supervisor

Job Description

Position Overview

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day injection moulding operations on the shop floor — from mould setup and machine operation to quality inspection and team supervision. This role is central to ensuring that production targets are met on time, moulding processes run at optimal efficiency, and component quality meets customer and in-house specifications. The incumbent will work directly with the production team to troubleshoot moulding defects, manage material processing, and maintain a disciplined, safe, and productive shop floor environment.

Qualifications

• ITI (Plastics / Tool & Die / Mechanical), Diploma in Plastics / Mechanical / Production Engineering, B.E. in Mechanical / Production Engineering, or CIPET certification — any of these qualifications will be considered
• Practical knowledge of engineering plastics and their processing parameters — melt temperature, mould temperature, injection pressure, and cycle time
• Familiarity with injection moulding machines (hydraulic / semi-automatic / fully automatic) and their operational controls
• Basic proficiency in maintaining production records, shift reports, and quality documentation

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Supervision & Shop Floor Management

• Supervise injection moulding operations across shifts to ensure continuous and efficient production output
• Monitor machine performance, cycle times, and shift-wise production counts against daily targets
• Maintain a disciplined, organised, and safe shop floor environment at all times

2. Mould Setup & Process Optimization

• Execute mould changeovers and new mould setups with correct process parameters — temperature, pressure, speed, and cooling settings
• Optimize moulding process parameters to achieve consistent component quality, reduced cycle time, and minimal material wastage
• Ensure machines are set up correctly before production commences and that first-off samples meet quality requirements

3. Material Planning & Processing

• Coordinate with the stores and purchase team to ensure timely availability of the right grade of engineering plastic material for scheduled production
• Ensure correct material drying, blending, and feeding procedures are followed as per material-specific processing requirements
• Monitor material consumption and flag any abnormal usage or wastage to the production manager

4. Quality Control of Plastic Components

• Inspect moulded components for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, flash, warpage, sink marks, short shots, and other common moulding defects
• Ensure that in-process quality checks are carried out consistently at defined intervals during production
• Segregate and document rejected components and initiate corrective actions to prevent recurrence

5. Moulding Defect Troubleshooting

• Identify and diagnose common injection moulding defects — short shots, flash, warpage, sink marks, weld lines, burn marks, and flow lines
• Initiate and implement timely corrective actions to resolve defects and restore production quality without significant downtime
• Escalate unresolved process issues to the production manager with documented observations and recommended solutions

6. Team Leadership & Shop Floor Supervision

• Guide, direct, and motivate shop floor operators and helpers to achieve daily production targets safely and efficiently
• Allocate operator responsibilities across machines and production activities based on skill level and production requirements
• Maintain shift handover discipline and ensure accurate communication of pending tasks, machine status, and quality observations between shifts

7. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate daily production reports, shift logs, rejection records, and machine downtime entries
• Report production performance, quality issues, and material consumption data to management as required

Skills Required

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Ability to plan and monitor daily production schedules aligned with delivery requirements and machine capacity
• Injection Moulding Process Knowledge: Hands-on expertise in setting up and running injection moulding machines — hydraulic or electric — with understanding of all key process parameters
• Knowledge of Plastic Materials: Practical understanding of engineering plastics — PP, ABS, Nylon, PC, POM, HDPE — including their processing characteristics and common behaviour issues
• Moulding Defect Troubleshooting: Demonstrated ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve injection moulding defects quickly and effectively on the shop floor
• Mould Setup & Process Optimization: Competent in mould changeovers, parameter setting, and continuous process improvement for quality and efficiency
• Quality Control of Plastic Components: Skilled in visual and dimensional inspection of moulded parts; familiarity with basic measuring instruments (vernier calipers, gauges) preferred
• Team Leadership & Shop Floor Supervision: Proven ability to lead and motivate a small team of machine operators in a fast-paced production environment
• Reporting Discipline: Consistent in maintaining shift reports, rejection logs, and production performance records

Special Requirements

• Mandatory: Hands-on experience in injection moulding is an absolute requirement — candidates without this background will not be considered
• Candidates must be able to independently handle mould setup, process parameter adjustment, and defect resolution without close supervision
• Working knowledge of engineering plastics and their processing requirements (drying, temperature settings, and material-specific handling) is essential
• Experience in component manufacturing for automotive, electrical, or appliance sectors will be an added advantage
• CIPET-trained candidates or those with formal plastics technology training will be given preference
• Candidates must be willing to work in shifts if required
• Candidates residing in or willing to relocate to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar preferred for on-site deployment at the Waluj MIDC facility