Engineer/Shop Supervisor - Production

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily shop floor operations to meet production schedules and project deadlines.
• Review work orders, drawings, material availability, and manpower allocation before execution.
• Ensure efficient workflow across assigned shop areas.
• Monitor production progress and take corrective action to avoid delays.
• Coordinate with planning and engineering teams to resolve technical or schedule issues.
• Supervise shop supervisors, foremen, technicians, welders, fitters, fabricators, and helpers.
• Assign tasks to teams according to priority, skill level, and production targets.
• Ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and machinery in the shop.
• Monitor labor productivity and performance on a daily basis.
• Maintain discipline, attendance, and good housekeeping in the work area.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Check the quality of fabrication, assembly, welding, fitting, and finishing activities.
• Coordinate with QA/QC inspectors to resolve defects and non-conformities.
• Ensure rework is minimized and quality standards are achieved consistently.
• Enforce all health, safety, and environmental regulations within the shop.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and daily safety checks.
• Ensure proper PPE usage and safe work practices at all times.
• Report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses immediately.
• Participate in safety audits and corrective action implementation.
• Verify material issuance and ensure correct materials are used for each job.
• Coordinate with stores and logistics for material availability and movement.
• Monitor wastage and ensure optimal use of raw materials and consumables.
• Track tools, equipment, jigs, fixtures, and consumables used in production.
• Liaise with production planning, engineering, procurement, maintenance, QA/QC, and HSE teams.
• Report daily production status, delays, manpower issues, and technical concerns to management.
• Support resolution of fabrication and assembly issues through coordination with engineering.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and workers regarding targets and work instructions.
• Maintain daily production records, progress reports, manpower reports, and material usage records.
• Record defects, rework, breakdowns, and production losses.
• Support preparation of weekly/monthly production reports.
• Ensure all required checklists, permits, and quality documents are completed properly.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements in productivity, quality, and safety.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and waste reduction activities.
• Participate in root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement corrective measures.
• Encourage team training and skill development.