Production Supervisor - Ancillary/Dry

Department

Reporting To

Purpose of the Role

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Plan Execution

• Execute daily production plans as per schedule issued by Planning.
• Ensure timely line setup and production start-up.
• Monitor production output against targets and take corrective actions for deviations.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, and materials.
• Coordinate with dispensing supervisor for uninterrupted material availability.
• Ensure completion of production orders within planned timelines.

2. Shop Floor Supervision

• Supervise production operators, row monitors and workers.
• Allocate manpower across lines based on production priorities and SKU requirements.
• Monitor shop floor discipline and productivity.
• Conduct shift handover and shift review meetings.
• Ensure proper line balancing and workflow management.

3. Quality & GMP Compliance

• Ensure adherence to approved SOPs, BPRs, and work instructions.
• Maintain GMP, housekeeping, and 6S standards across production areas.
• Ensure in-process quality checks are performed as per requirements.
• Coordinate with QA for line clearance and quality inspections.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.

4. Productivity & Efficiency Management

• Monitor hourly production performance.
• Track and improve:
  • Line Productivity
  • Labour Productivity
• Identify bottlenecks and implement improvement actions.
• Support Lean, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement projects.

5. Safety, Health & Environment

• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and EHS requirements.
• Report and investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Ensure proper usage of PPE by all employees.

6. Material & Inventory Control

• Verify material issuance against production orders.
• Monitor material consumption and wastage.
• Ensure proper material reconciliation after batch completion.
• Coordinate with Stores for material shortages and returns.
• Maintain traceability of materials and finished goods.

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Ensure accurate completion of production records.
• Update daily production reports and shift reports.
• Record downtime, rejection, rework, and wastage data.
• Escalate production issues promptly to management.
• Maintain production KPIs and dashboard data.

8. People Management

• Train operators on SOPs, quality standards, and safety practices.
• Conduct skill assessments and identify training needs.
• Support performance management and employee development.
• Promote teamwork, discipline, and positive work culture.

9. Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for:
  • Productivity improvement
  • Cost reduction
  • Waste elimination
  • Process standardization
• Implement best practices across production lines.