Job Description

A Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety. The candidate manages a team of production workers, monitor production processes, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies. His duties include scheduling staff, assigning tasks, evaluating performance, and troubleshooting issues to maintain smooth and productive workflows. A strong leadership of the candidate plays a key role in cost reduction, process improvement, to direct and motivate team members collaborating with other departments.

Key Functions and Skillset

Planning and Scheduling Supervising and Coordinating Managing Production Schedules Inventory Management Quality and Safety Troubleshooting Issues Reporting and Communication Performance Monitoring and Improvement Enforcing Company Policies Leading and Motivating

Duties and Responsibilities

1) Developing and implementing production plans and schedules to meet deadlines and production goals.


2) Supervising the activities of production workers, ensuring they follow procedures and meet production targets.


3) Developing and implementing production schedules, coordinating with other departments (e.g., procurement, logistics, engineering), and adjusting schedules as needed to meet deadlines and demand to ensure smooth workflow.


4) Monitoring production processes to optimize workflow and resource allocation, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to optimize efficiency and maintain quality standards.


5) Overseeing inventory levels of raw materials, WIP finished, finished and supplies, coordinating with procurement to ensure adequate stock.


6) Ensuring that products meet ISO quality standards and specifications.


7) Implementing and maintaining Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) strategies.


8) Conducting regular safety inspections and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.


9) Ensuring that all employees adhere to company policies and procedures, including those related to safety, quality, and conduct.


10) Troubleshooting production issues, identifying and resolving production problems, such as equipment malfunctions or material shortages, implementing solutions to minimize downtime.


11) Managing manpower, equipment, tooling & fixture and raw materials to meet production objectives.


12) Compiling production reports, communicating performance metrics to management, and providing regular updates on production status.


13) Identifying and implementing cost-saving measures and process improvements.


14) Setting and Tracking production Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and preparing performance reports.


15) Analysing production data output and identifying areas for improvement.


16) Developing and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.


17) Collaborating with other departments to ensure smooth production flow and resolve issues.


18) Providing leadership and guidance to the production team, fostering a positive leading and motivating production team for productive work environment.


19) 5.5-day work week