ENGINEER - Production

Sansera Engineering Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sansera Engineering Limited is seeking a seasoned shift supervisor for forging operations in Bengaluru. You will drive daily production planning, ensure targets are met, and monitor critical forging parameters across multiple presses and furnaces.

Responsible for minimizing downtime, coordinating with maintenance, and guiding operators to maintain safety and quality. You will lead with strong TPM and Lean principles, enforce IATF-compliant processes, and spearhead continuous improvement through

Qualifications

• Diploma or BE in Mechanical/Production/Metallurgy or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in forging operations.
• Knowledge of forging processes and metallurgy.
• Leadership and manpower management skills.
• Familiarity with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and IATF requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily production plan as per schedule and achieve shift targets.
• Monitor forging parameters such as temperature, tonnage, die alignment, and cycle time.
• Minimize rejection, rework, and downtime; ensure optimum utilization of machines and manpower.
• Coordinate with maintenance for breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
• Allocate operators and helpers; monitor discipline and shift manpower utilization.
• Train operators on safe practices and process adherence; conduct shift meetings.
• Maintain shift production and rejection reports; update MIS and handover notes.
• Support QA with corrective actions and track KPIs like OEE and productivity.
• Ensure safety compliance, 5S, Kaizen, TPM activities and Lean practices.
• Prepare audit documentation and ensure traceability requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Manpower mgmt

TPM knowledge

Lean manufacturing

IATF knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Diploma/BE in Mechanical/Production/Metallurgy

Job description

• Execute daily production plan as per schedule.
• Ensure achievement of shift production targets.
• Monitor forging parameters such as temperature, tonnage, die alignment, and cycle time.
• Minimize rejection, rework, and downtime.
• Ensure optimum utilization of machines, dies, tools, and manpower.
• Coordinate with maintenance team for machine breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
• Allocate operators and helpers based on production requirements.
• Monitor discipline, attendance, and shift manpower utilization.
• Train and guide operators on safe working practices and process adherence.
• Conduct shift meetings and communicate production priorities.

Quality Control

• Ensure process compliance as per control plans and work instructions.
• Monitor forging defects such as laps, underfill, cracks, mismatch, and scale issues.
• Ensure first-piece approval and in-process inspections.
• Coordinate with QA team for corrective and preventive actions.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to safety standards, PPE usage, and safe forging practices.
• Identify unsafe conditions and initiate corrective actions.
• Support implementation of 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and Lean activities.
• Ensure compliance with IATF, ISO, and company procedures.
• Monitor press/hammer performance and furnace conditions.
• Ensure lubrication and cooling systems are functioning properly.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain shift production reports and rejection reports.
• Record downtime, breakdowns, and process abnormalities.
• Update production MIS and daily shift handover notes.
• Support audit documentation and traceability requirements.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Rejection and rework %
• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Safety incidents
• Productivity per manpower
• On-time production completion

Required Qualifications

• Diploma / BE in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in forging operations.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of forging processes and metallurgy.
• Understanding of forging defects and corrective actions.
• Leadership and manpower management skills.
• Basic knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and IATF requirements.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Good communication and reporting skills.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Automotive forging