Production Supervisor

Job Title: Shop Floor Supervisor

Supervises: Welders, Fitters, Fabricators, Electricians, Plumbers, Painters, Helpers and Contract Workers

About

Looking for a practical, disciplined and technically capable Shop Floor Supervisor who can manage day-to-day fabrication activities, allocate manpower effectively, maintain quality and safety standards, and ensure that projects are completed according to approved drawings and production schedules.

Role Overview

• The Shop Floor Supervisor will be responsible for the daily planning, execution and monitoring of all activities on the production floor.
• The role requires hands-on supervision of multiple fabrication stages, including material preparation, structural fabrication, welding, sheet-metal work, interior fitting, electrical and plumbing installation, equipment placement, painting, finishing, testing and dispatch readiness.
• The supervisor will act as the primary link between the production workforce and the production, design, procurement, quality-control and project-management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Production Planning
• Review approved drawings, project specifications, Bills of Materials and production schedules before starting work.
• Prepare daily and weekly shop-floor work plans for every active project.
• Break each project into clearly defined fabrication and finishing activities.
• Allocate work among welders, fitters, fabricators, electricians, plumbers, painters and helpers.
• Issue clear daily targets to every team and individual.
• Plan activities according to manpower availability, project priority and committed delivery dates.
• Ensure that all 4 welder teams and 3 fitter teams, or the manpower available at the time, are deployed efficiently.
• Prevent avoidable downtime by arranging drawings, materials, tools and instructions before work begins.
• Conduct daily morning briefings and end-of-day progress reviews.
• Maintain a production board showing project stage, assigned team, planned completion date and current status.
• Fabrication Supervision
• Supervise fabrication of food trucks, trailers, kiosks, mobile kitchens, speciality vehicles and modular structures.
• Monitor raw-material cutting and preparation, chassis inspection and modification, base-frame fabrication, structural framework, wall and roof framing, welding and grinding.
• Supervise sheet-metal installation, flooring and insulation, internal and external cladding, door, window and serving-hatch installation.
• Monitor counter and cabinet fabrication, electrical wiring and panel installation, plumbing, drainage and water systems, LPG pipelines where applicable.
• Supervise exhaust and ventilation systems, equipment placement and fixing, painting, branding, finishing, testing and pre-dispatch inspection.
• Ensure work is carried out according to the latest approved drawings and specifications.
• Check dimensions, levels, alignment, squareness, weld quality and structural integrity during fabrication.
• Stop or correct work that does not conform to approved drawings or quality standards.
• Ensure workers do not make unauthorized design or fabrication changes.
• Coordinate with the CAD technician or design team whenever drawings require clarification.
• Manpower Management
• Assign responsibilities according to each worker’s skills and experience.
• Monitor worker attendance, punctuality, discipline and productivity.
• Maintain daily manpower deployment and attendance records.
• Track the output of individual workers and fabrication teams.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend training or reassignment.
• Ensure workers remain productively engaged during working hours.
• Manage overtime only after receiving the required approval.
• Control unnecessary manpower movement and idle time on the shop floor.
• Maintain professional discipline without creating an unsafe or hostile working environment.
• Report repeated misconduct, absenteeism or poor performance to management.
• Production Scheduling & Progress Control
• Track every project against the approved production schedule.
• Monitor planned versus actual progress each day.
• Identify delays, bottlenecks and dependencies before they affect delivery.
• Ensure smooth movement of projects from welding to fitting, finishing, testing and dispatch.
• Coordinate parallel activities wherever technically and safely possible.
• Prepare recovery plans for delayed projects.
• Escalate shortages, drawing issues, technical conflicts and manpower constraints promptly.
• Maintain stage-wise project completion records.
• Participate in daily or weekly production-review meetings.
• Provide accurate completion forecasts without making unsupported commitments.
• Quality Control
• Conduct stage-wise inspections instead of waiting until final completion.
• Verify work against approved drawings, measurements, specifications and finish samples.
• Inspect structural dimensions and alignment, weld quality, grinding and surface preparation, sheet-metal joints, doors, windows, hatches and locks.
• Inspect flooring, insulation, waterproofing, electrical wiring, plumbing, LPG lines, exhaust and ventilation systems.
• Inspect counters, cabinets, equipment supports, paint, polish, cladding and branding.
• Check wheels, chassis components and towing arrangements.
• Ensure defects are corrected before the project moves to the next stage.
• Prepare snag lists and assign responsibility for closure.
• Reduce rework, material wastage and customer complaints.
• Ensure completed units are cleaned, tested and ready for inspection before dispatch.
• Material & Inventory Control
• Check availability of required materials before allocating work.
• Raise timely material requirements with procurement or stores.
• Verify materials issued against approved specifications and quantities.
• Maintain records of materials issued to individual projects and teams.
• Monitor usage of MS sections, sheets, stainless steel, ACP, plywood, laminates, electrical items, plumbing materials, hardware, paint and consumables.
• Prevent unauthorized material withdrawal, misuse, damage and wastage.
• Ensure reusable balance materials and scrap are properly segregated and returned to stores.
• Report shortages, incorrect supplies and defective materials immediately.
• Confirm receipt and condition of outsourced components before installation.
• Coordinate with procurement regarding items that may affect the production schedule.
• Tools & Equipment Management
• Ensure machines, welding sets, grinders, drills, compressors, cutting tools and other equipment are used correctly.
• Confirm that workers inspect tools before use.
• Report damaged or unsafe tools immediately.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain accountability for tools issued to teams and individual workers.
• Ensure machines are switched off and safely stored after use.
• Prevent unauthorized use or removal of company tools and equipment.
• Safety & Housekeeping
• Enforce the use of appropriate PPE, including helmets, gloves, safety shoes, welding shields, masks, goggles and ear protection.
• Conduct daily safety checks before production begins.
• Ensure safe practices during welding, cutting, grinding, lifting, painting, electrical work and work at height.
• Maintain clear emergency exits and unobstructed movement pathways.
• Ensure fire extinguishers and first-aid provisions remain accessible.
• Prevent unsafe electrical connections and improper storage of gas cylinders or flammable materials.
• Ensure proper ventilation during welding, painting and chemical use.
• Report and document accidents, injuries, near misses and unsafe conditions.
• Stop any activity that presents an immediate safety risk.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and cleanliness throughout the production facility.