Shift Supervisor

Job Description

Job Title: Shift Incharge – Smart Metering Production Location: [Iskraemeco India Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad] Reporting to: Shift In-charge Experience: 3–5 Years in Smart Energy Meter industry Language Preference: Knowledge of Telugu preferred Job Summary: The Shift Incharge will be responsible for managing production lines of smart meter manufacturing, leading a team of 200+ operators per shift, and ensuring productivity, quality, and adherence to lean manufacturing practices. The ideal candidate should possess knowledge in Lean Manufacturing, Time and Motion Study, 5S, Kaizen, ERP/SAP , and Failure Analysis Tools . Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs): 1. Shift Management Supervise and coordinate daily production activities on the shop floor. Ensure manpower allocation across lines based on skill and production load. Monitor attendance, discipline, and safety compliance. 2. Production Planning & Execution Achieve daily/weekly/monthly production targets as per the production plan. Optimize line balancing and reduce downtime using time and motion studies. Coordinate with planning, maintenance, and quality teams for smooth operations. Monitoring & Control on day to day rejections 3. Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Implement and sustain 5S, Kaizen, and Lean principles on the shop floor. Identify and eliminate waste through root cause analysis and process improvements. 4. Quality & Failure Analysis Ensure adherence to quality standards and in-process checks. Participate in failure analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions. 5. Data Management and Reporting Use ERP/SAP systems for production data entry, tracking, and reporting. Analyze performance metrics and prepare shift reports. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): KPI Description Target Shift Production Output % of target achieved per shift ≥ 95% First Pass Yield (FPY) % of units passing without rework ≥ 98% Operator Efficiency Output per operator per hour Tracked vs Standard Line Downtime Unplanned downtime per shift < 5% of shift time 5S Audit Score Workplace organization and cleanliness ≥ 90% Kaizen Implementation Rate Number of improvements implemented/month ≥ 2 SAP/ERP Data Accuracy Accuracy and timeliness of entries ≥ 99% Team Discipline & Attendance Absenteeism and compliance < 2% absenteeism Rejection Rate Defective units per batch < 0.5% Technical Skills Required: Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke) Time and Motion Study ERP/SAP Production Module Root Cause & Failure Analysis Tools (5 Why, Fishbone) MS Office for reporting and analytics Soft Skills: Team management and leadership Communication and interpersonal skills Problem-solving and decision-making Attention to detail and process orientation Language Requirement: Proficiency in English and Hindi Telugu knowledge is preferable for effective communication with the operator workforce