Production Supervisor

Rollick Ice Cream; Howrah; On-site; INR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Rollick Ice Cream in India is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations, lead a production team, and ensure quality and safety standards. You will optimize workflows, coordinate with QA, maintenance, procurement, and store teams, and maintain accurate production records.

The role requires 2–4 years in manufacturing with a diploma or degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering and a focus on lean practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise daily production activities to meet production targets as per plan.
• Ensure optimal utilization of equipment and workforce.
• Implement strategies for improving production efficiency and reducing waste.
• Assign tasks to production operators and provide guidance to achieve production goals.
• Ensure team members adhere to safety protocols and operational procedures.
• Support staff training and skill development.
• Enforce quality control standards and oversee inspections to maintain product consistency.
• Monitor production processes, equipment, and workflows to ensure adherence to quality standards while maintaining hygiene on the floor.
• Work closely with the QA team to address any product quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain proper documentation of quality checks and production logs.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of production data into the system.
• Promote and enforce a safe work environment by maintaining safety norms and compliance with health and safety protocols.
• Conduct regular safety audits, identifying and addressing potential hazards in the production area.
• Coordinate with the Procurement and Store team to ensure availability of raw materials and resources required for uninterrupted production.
• Monitor the usage of materials and supplies, aiming to reduce waste and optimize resource allocation.
• Track and manage equipment maintenance schedules, coordinating with the Maintenance team to prevent downtime.
• Develop, maintain, and analyse relevant reports to ensure accurate and timely reporting, supporting data-driven decision‑making across the department.

Skills

Production Planning

SAP

Quality Assurance

Safety Compliance

Waste Reduction

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma/Bachelors in Mechanical/Production Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Role Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the production operations within the organization. This role involves leading a team to ensure efficient production processes while maintaining quality standards and adhering to safety protocols. The Production Supervisor plays a key role in optimizing production workflows, managing resources, and contributing to the overall operational efficiency of the manufacturing facility. The role requires minimal travel for business purposes.

Job Responsibilities

• Production Oversight:
• Coordinate and supervise daily production activities to meet production targets as per plan.
• Ensure optimal utilization of equipment and workforce.
• Implement strategies for improving production efficiency and reducing waste.
• Team Management:
• Assign tasks to production operators and provide guidance to achieve production goals.
• Ensure team members adherence to safety protocols and operational procedures.
• Support staff training and skill development.
• Quality Control:
• Enforce quality control standards and oversee inspections to maintain product consistency.
• Monitor production processes, equipment, and workflows to ensure adherence to quality standards while maintaining hygiene on the floor.
• Work closely with the QA team to address any product quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain proper documentation of quality checks and production logs.
• Production Entry & Reporting:
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of production data into the system.
• Safety Compliance:
• Promote and enforce a safe work environment by maintaining safety norms and compliance with health and safety protocols.
• Conduct regular safety audits, identifying and addressing potential hazards in the production area.
• Resource Management:
• Coordinate with the Procurement and Store team to ensure availability of raw materials and resources required for uninterrupted production.
• Monitor the usage of materials and supplies, aiming to reduce waste and optimize resource allocation.
• Track and manage equipment maintenance schedules, coordinating with the Maintenance team to prevent downtime.
• MIS Management
• Develop, maintain, and analyse relevant reports to ensure accurate and timely reporting, supporting data-driven decision‑making across the department.

Internal Interfaces

• Quality Assurance Team
• Maintenance Team
• Procurement Team
• Planning Team
• Store Team

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Diploma/Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

Competencies

Technical

• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Proficiency in SAP
• Quality Assurance & Control
• Safety Compliance & Auditing
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance Coordination
• Lean Manufacturing & Waste Reduction

Behavioural

• Leadership & Team Management
• Attention to Detail
• Safety Orientation
• Time Management
• Adaptability & Problem-Solving
• Communication Skills

KRA & KPI

• Production Output
• Planned production output achieved within specified timeframes.
• Effective use of materials, labor, and equipment (Resource Utilization).
• Quality Assurance
• Achieve compliance with quality standards against customer complaints
• Waste Reduction
• Minimize product waste during production.
• Equipment Efficiency
• Maintain optimal operation of production equipment.
• Minimize equipment downtime.