Department : Production / Operations Reports To : Production Manager / Plant Head Shift : Rotational (3 shifts) Location : Hyderabad Experience : 5–8 Years (in smart energy metering industry) Qualification : B. Tech – Electrical / Electronics Job Purpose: To supervise and manage end-to-end production operations during a shift, ensuring achievement of production targets, quality compliance, process adherence, and team discipline in a high-volume smart meter manufacturing facility. Key Responsibilities: Production Supervision Manage day-to-day production activities during the assigned shift. Ensure achievement of hourly and shift-wise production targets. Monitor machine, fixture, and manpower utilization effectively. People Management Lead a team of 400–500 shift operators, supervisors, and line leaders. Ensure manpower availability, shift discipline, and operator performance. Quality Assurance Ensure adherence to quality standards (in-process & final). Monitor rejection rates, rework, and first pass yield (FPY) per shift. Line Readiness & Handover Ensure smooth shift handovers with proper documentation. Prepare and verify shift production reports, downtime, and scrap data. Process Compliance Ensure adherence to SOPs, WI (Work Instructions), and safety protocols. Identify and escalate process deviations, machine abnormalities. Coordination Coordinate with Maintenance, QA, Planning, and Stores for smooth operations. Report shift-wise issues and production updates to higher management. Continuous Improvement Drive 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and waste elimination activities on the shopfloor. Required Skills and Competencies Technical Understanding of smart energy meter production process from SMT to Packing Stage PCBA assembly, testing, calibration, and product assembly knowledge Familiarity with process equipment (soldering stations, test jigs, calibration benches) Operational Shift and manpower planning ERP/MES usage for production reporting Knowledge of ISO, MID, and safety regulations Soft Skills Leadership and team motivation Effective communication and escalation handling Analytical thinking and problem-solving
