Production Supervisor – Pressure Die Casting

• Qualification : BE or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or Any Degree with die casting Production knowledge
• Immediate Joiner Preferable
• Shift : 12 Hrs Shift

Production Supervisor – Pressure Die Casting: Roles \& Responsibilities

A Production Supervisor in a Pressure Die Casting (PDC) plant is responsible for managing daily production activities, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and efficient utilization of manpower and equipment.

Production Planning \& Execution

• Execute the daily production plan as per customer requirements.
• Monitor machine-wise production targets and achieve planned output.
• Coordinate with planning, maintenance, quality, and tool room departments.
• Ensure optimum machine utilization and minimize downtime.

Manpower Management

• Allocate operators and helpers based on production requirements.
• Conduct shift handovers and daily production meetings.
• Monitor attendance, discipline, and workforce productivity.
• Train operators on machine operation, safety, and quality requirements.

Process Control

• Monitor critical die casting parameters such as
• Metal temperature
• Die temperature
• Injection pressure
• Cycle time
• Cooling time
• Ensure process parameters are maintained as per standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Implement corrective actions for process deviations.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure production of components according to specifications.
• Monitor rejection, rework, and scrap levels.
• Conduct root cause analysis for casting defects such as
• Porosity
• Cold shut
• Blow holes
• Flash
• Shrinkage
• Misrun
• Coordinate with the quality team for corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Machine \& Equipment Management

• Ensure proper operation of
• Cold chamber/hot chamber die casting machines
• Melting furnaces
• Trimming presses
• Shot blasting machines
• Auxiliary equipment
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities.
• Report machine breakdowns and follow up for quick restoration.

Die \& Tool Management

• Monitor die performance and die life.
• Ensure proper die setup and changeover activities.
• Coordinate with the tool room for die maintenance and repairs.
• Reduce die changeover time through effective planning.

Safety \& Environmental Compliance

• Enforce PPE usage and safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations.
• Conduct safety inspections and identify hazards.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and implement preventive measures.
• Ensure proper handling of molten metal and hazardous materials.

Cost \& Productivity Improvement

• Reduce casting rejection and material wastage.
• Improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Monitor metal yield and process efficiency.
• Participate in Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Control production costs while maintaining quality standards.

Documentation \& Reporting

• Maintain production records and shift reports.
• Track KPIs such as
• Production output
• Rejection percentage
• Machine utilization
• OEE
• Downtime
• Productivity
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.

Coordination with Other Departments

• Quality: Resolve quality issues and customer complaints.
• Maintenance: Plan preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Stores: Ensure availability of raw materials and consumables.
• Tool Room: Coordinate die repairs and modifications.
• Logistics: Ensure timely dispatch of finished products.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production achievement (%)
• OEE (%)
• Rejection rate (%)
• Scrap cost
• Machine downtime (hours)
• Productivity (parts/man-hour)
• On-time delivery performance
• Safety incidents (zero-accident target)

Pay

₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location

In person