Production Supervisor

Role Overview

The Shift Supervisor Recycling Plant Operations will be responsible for managing shift-wise plant activities, supervising skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled manpower, and ensuring safe, systematic, and target-oriented dismantling and material movement operations. The role demands strong shop-floor leadership, technical understanding of mechanical/electrical systems, and effective coordination with multiple internal departments such as Unloading, Stores, Sales, and downstream processing units.

This position is ideal for candidates from manufacturing, assembly, heavy engineering, automotive, electrical, electronics, fabrication, or process industries, and not from recycling or scrap industries, to bring discipline, structure, and fresh operational practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Shift Operations & Manpower Handling

Supervise and control shift-wise operations involving:

Sorting, segregation, and dismantling

Internal material movement to next processing stages

Strong co-ordination with E-waste unloading/loading team

Handle and allocate work to skilled technicians, machine operators, helpers, and contract labor.

Ensure achievement of daily and shift production targets without compromising safety or quality.

Maintain discipline, productivity, and proper utilization of manpower.

2. Coordination & Inter-Departmental Liaison

Liaise closely with:

Unloading Department for inbound material flow

Stores for tool control, spares, and material handover

Sales / Dispatch for material readiness and priority movement

Downstream processing departments for smooth transfer of sorted/dismantled materials

Provide accurate status updates to the MIS Executive and Production Team.

3. Technical & Process Execution

Supervise dismantling of various e-waste categories, including but not limited to:

IT & telecom equipment

Consumer electronics

Electrical panels and assemblies

Ensure correct usage of dismantling tools, fixtures, and equipment.

Follow and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and equipment manuals.

Ensure systematic planning of activities (tool readiness, manpower allocation, work sequencing).

4. Safety, Compliance & Good Trade Practices

Enforce shop-floor safety rules, PPE usage, and safe dismantling practices.

Identify unsafe conditions and take immediate corrective actions.

Ensure compliance with trade safety norms, material handling standards, and plant rules.

Train workers on safe practices, handling hazardous components, and proper tool usage.

5. Material Identification & Quality Control

Possess strong metal identification skills (ferrous, non-ferrous, alloys, PCB fractions, etc.).

Ensure accurate segregation of materials to avoid contamination and losses.

Monitor dismantling quality to maximize recovery and minimize damage.

6. Reporting & Documentation Support

Provide shift-wise production, manpower, downtime, and material movement inputs to the MIS Executive.

Maintain basic shift records related to output, issues, and safety incidents.

Support audit and internal checks through accurate reporting and coordination.

Mandatory Qualifications

Diploma / BE / BTech in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (mandatory).

Experience Requirement

48 years of experience in supervisory roles on shop floors, preferably from the following industries:

Manufacturing plants

Automotive / Auto ancillaries

Electrical & Electronics assembly units

Heavy engineering / fabrication

Process industries (cement, chemical, metal processing, etc.)

Candidates from recycling, scrap, or informal waste handling industries are not preferred.

Required Skills & Knowledge

Technical & Operational Skills

Strong understanding of mechanical/electrical systems and assemblies.

Ability to read and refer to equipment manuals, drawings, and SOPs.

Knowledge of e-waste categories, components, and dismantling procedures (training can be provided).

Hands-on understanding of tools, jigs, fixtures, and material handling equipment.

Leadership & Behavioural Skills

Strong leadership and ability to motivate manpower to achieve targets.

Good communication skills for cross-department coordination.

Ability to work under pressure in shift operations.

Disciplined, safety-oriented, and methodical approach.

Key Performance Expectations

Achievement of shift production and dismantling targets.

Safe and disciplined shop-floor operations.

Zero major safety violations.

Minimal material loss due to improper handling or segregation.

Effective coordination with MIS and Production teams.---