Production Shift In-Charge / Lead Plant

About the role

The Production Shift In‑Charge / Lead Plant will oversee all production activities during assigned shifts, ensuring smooth and efficient plant operations. This senior‑level position reports to plant management and is critical for meeting output, quality, and safety targets.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production activities throughout the shift.
• Monitor production output, equipment performance, and process parameters.
• Ensure production targets and quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Lead, motivate and manage shift personnel.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, equipment breakdowns and bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with maintenance and other departments to minimise downtime.
• Enforce strict compliance with plant safety procedures and operational standards.
• Monitor raw material usage and minimise waste.

Required profile

• B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–4 years of relevant production/plant experience in a manufacturing or heavy‑industrial environment.
• Proven ability to supervise and lead shift teams.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet production targets.
• Willingness to work in shifts.

Required skills

• Production processes
• Plant operations
• Equipment maintenance