Production Supervisor- Crane Department

Job Summary

Responsible for supervising day-to-day crane manufacturing and assembly activities, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and according to approved drawings, quality standards, and delivery schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily production activities in the crane manufacturing department.
• Allocate manpower and work to operators, fabricators, fitters, welders, and assembly technicians.
• Monitor production progress and ensure jobs are completed according to planned schedules.
• Supervise fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and installation of crane components.
• Ensure production activities are carried out as per approved engineering drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with the Design, Quality, Purchase, Stores, and Maintenance departments to avoid production delays.
• Monitor material availability and communicate shortages to the concerned departments.
• Inspect work in progress and coordinate with QC for stage and final inspections.
• Identify production problems, bottlenecks, rework, and rejection and take corrective action.
• Ensure proper fit-up, alignment, welding, assembly, and dimensional accuracy of crane components.
• Supervise assembly of major crane components such as girders, end carriages, hoists, drums, hooks, brakes, wheels, platforms, and electrical/mechanical systems.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of production tools, equipment, and lifting devices.
• Monitor machine and equipment utilization and report breakdowns to the maintenance team.
• Maintain daily production reports, manpower records, job status, and rejection/rework records.
• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures and proper use of PPE.
• Conduct toolbox talks and ensure safe working practices within the production area.
• Train and guide workers to improve productivity, workmanship, and safety.
• Support crane testing, trial assembly, inspection, and final dispatch activities.
• Implement 5S and continuous improvement practices in the production area.
• Ensure housekeeping and proper storage of materials and finished components.

Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of EOT, HOT, gantry, jib, and other industrial cranes.
• Knowledge of crane fabrication and assembly processes.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of welding, fit-up, alignment, and dimensional inspection.
• Understanding of mechanical and structural components used in cranes.
• Basic knowledge of crane electrical systems and coordination with electrical teams.
• Knowledge of production planning and manpower allocation.
• Familiarity with safety requirements for lifting and material-handling operations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of daily/monthly production targets
• On-time completion of crane projects
• Reduction in rework and rejection
• Manpower productivity
• Material and machine utilization
• Compliance with quality requirements
• Reduction of production downtime
• Workplace safety performance
• 5S and housekeeping standards

Preferred Experience

Experience in EOT crane, gantry crane, hoist, material handling equipment, heavy fabrication, structural fabrication, or industrial machinery manufacturing will be an advantage.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

From ₹30,000.00 per month

Education

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location

In person