Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Summary

To manage production parts and assemblies in accordance with operating guidelines supporting company objectives regarding product cost, scheduling, timely delivery, and customer requirements. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure that company policies and procedures are being enforced and adhered to at all time


• To take full responsibility in terms of management of staff, production and quality targets and to ensure the smooth running of the production processes.


• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills are used to ensure that all team members can identify root causes and take fast effective action to resolve the problems in hand


• To have an active role in the company’s continuous improvement plan to achieve plans for future growth within the company


• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned by Production Manager


• Comply with all NOV company and HSE policies and procedure.


• Work with Planning & ensure key production targets such as productivity, quality and delivery are achieved


• Control spending on Supplies, Replacement Tooling’s and Overtime to commensurate with production levels. 


• Train his staff to meet job requirements, set goals and appraise them.

Facility/Group Specific Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge and application of IS, API and other applicable manufacturing standards and regulations.


• Monitor, measure and report on production related process performance, general issues


• Analyze daily labor ticket entry (KRONOS) for all work centers & compare to standard routing.


• Plan for shift schedule for all work centers & do manpower balancing as per production plan. 


• Effective planning for Operators Leaves. Plan for Overtime & get approval.


• Ensure traceability is maintained throughout production process.


• Ensure work order (Router) sign off is done for every complete operation.


• Report daily rejection & NCR to quality control personnel. 


• Review daily shift production & update any issues to next shift supervisor


• Perform advance tool planning as per production schedule & reduce searching time 


• Identify Kaizen, 5S & process improvement ideas.


• Participate in Root cause analysis & corrective action process.

Metric Accountabilities

• On-Time Delivery


• Cost of Quality (Scrap & rework)


• Work order variances to standard

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Mechanical Diploma (5 years) or bachelor’s degree 3 years’ experience with emphasis in production and manufacturing.  


• Experience with ERP system required. 


• Knowledge of various machining processes, production planning, 


• Knowledge of tool selection, Jigs Fixture, CNC programming, CAD/CAM Software is preferred.


• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite of products.


• Strong communication in English (Both Verbal and Written)


• Strong time management and analytical skills.