Technical Expertise:

• Skilled in shearing, punching, bending, drilling, and welding operations.

• Proficient in hot-dip galvanizing and powder coating processes.

• Experience in assembly and packaging of solar structure components (e.g., rails, clamps, purlins, mid/end kits).

Drawing & Documentation Interpretation:

• Able to read and guide the team on:

  • 2D fabrication drawings

  • BOMs (Bill of Materials)

  • GD&T symbols

  • Hole positioning, bend radii, and tolerances

Production Planning & Execution:

• Prepares and executes:

  • Daily, weekly, and monthly production plans

  • Machine loading schedules aligned with delivery timelines

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Works closely with:

  • Stores

  • Quality (QA/QC)

  • Dispatch

  • Purchase teams

Efficiency & Process Optimization:

• Identifies production bottlenecks, reduces idle time, and enhances throughput

• Applies Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen principles to optimize shopfloor processes

Key Metrics Tracking:

• Monitors and improves:

  • OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)

  • Machine utilization

  • Rejection rate

  • On-time delivery performance

In-Process Quality Assurance:

• Ensures quality-at-source by:

  • Supervising in-process quality checks

  • Coordinating process audits with QA/QC

  • Training operators to reduce defects and rework

Machine Operation & Maintenance:

• Ensures machines are run and maintained per standard schedules

• Coordinates preventive and breakdown maintenance with the maintenance team

Team Management & Training:

• Manages a team of operators, supervisors, and helpers

• Handles shift planning, operator performance, and discipline

• Trains new operators on machine handling, safety norms, and SOP adherence

Inventory & Material Flow Management:

• Tracks:

  • Raw material availability

  • WIP (Work-in-Progress)

  • Finished goods readiness

• Communicates with stores and purchase to prevent stockouts

Safety & Compliance:

• Implements shopfloor safety measures:

  • Enforces PPE usage

  • Ensures equipment safety and hazard signage

• Maintains compliance with factory norms and ESI/labour laws

System & Reporting Proficiency:

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Bizsol or equivalent)

• Maintains:

  • DPRs (Daily Production Reports)

  • Rejection logs

  • Downtime records

• Prepares weekly/monthly performance reports for management review