Operations Shift Supervisor Rotor Repair

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage rotor repair operations, ensuring smooth execution of takt-based production schedules.

• Supervise and coordinate a team of technicians, including manpower allocation, attendance tracking, and task assignment.

• Conduct toolbox meetings and Daily Management System (DMS) reviews covering SQDC performance.

• Escalate operational issues through established communication channels (e.g., Andon systems) and ensure timely resolution.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste, reduce variability, and improve process efficiency.

• Promote and sustain a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement in problem-solving activities.

• Ensure full compliance with all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Promote and enforce Life Saving Rules and a strong safety-first culture across the shift.

• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions.

• Participate in Gemba walks and Layered Process Reviews (LPR) to identify and address safety gaps.

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, work instructions, and inspection requirements.

• Enforce standardized work practices and support compliance with ISO 9001 quality management systems.

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for quality deviations.

• Troubleshoot equipment and process-related issues in collaboration with Maintenance teams to minimize downtime.

• Monitor equipment performance and support preventive maintenance activities.

• Identify process bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions to improve throughput.

Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with team lead or supervisory responsibilities.

• Proven experience in heavy equipment maintenance, or similar technical operations is preferred.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team management capabilities.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.

• Experience in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action systems.

• Knowledge of quality and safety standards, including ISO 9001 (and OHSAS 18001 or equivalent).

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

• Ability to respond promptly to operational emergencies and escalations.