Production Supervisor

Responsibilities:

Production Output & Floor Supervision:

Supervise all welding/ production operators during the shift, ensuring machines are manned, running, and producing as per the daily production plan across all ranges/ sizes of cylinders.

Monitor shift production output against plan on a machine-by-machine basis; identify shortfalls early, investigate root causes, and escalate to the Plant Manager when targets are at risk.

Ensure operators follow correct production procedures, cycle times, material loading protocols, and product changeover instructions as communicated by the PPE or production planning team.

Conduct regular floor walks during the shift to verify machine running status, product quality at the press, correct material usage, and operator adherence to work instructions.

Coordinate with the maintenance engineer (expat/local) for any machine stoppages; record downtime duration accurately and follow up to ensure timely resumption of production.

Enforce reject and rework segregation procedures on the floor; ensure operators correctly identify, tag, and set aside non-conforming parts and that reject counts are captured shift-wise.

Headcount Control & Workforce Management:

Conduct a physical headcount of all operators at the start of every shift and verify actual attendance against the authorised shift roster provided by the Plant Manager.

Ensure no operator works beyond their authorised position or machine assignment without prior approval from the plant manager; report any unauthorised deployment immediately.

Record operator attendance, lateness, absenteeism, and early departures accurately on the shift attendance register and submit to HR within the same shift.

Manage operator deployment across machines based on availability and skill, arrange cover for absent operators from within authorised headcount, and escalate to PM/HR if cover cannot be arranged.

Identify and report any operator underperformance, misconduct, or safety violations to Junior HR and the Plant Manager within the same shift; do not resolve disciplinary matters independently. Maintain an accurate record of contract vs. confirmed staff on the floor per shift and flag any discrepancy with headcount authorisation to HR immediately.

Quality, Safety & Compliance:

Ensure all operators use correct PPE at all times and that the production floor is maintained in a clean, safe, and organised condition throughout the shift in line with the company’s ISO 45001 and 5S standards.

Enforce product quality checks at the operator level — verify operators are conducting in-process checks (weight, visual, dimensional) as per QA instructions and escalate quality deviations to the QA team immediately.

Ensure correct material identification and usage per job card; prevent material mix-ups by verifying hopper loading against the production plan before each run.

Reporting & Handover:

Complete the shift production report at the end of every shift, capturing: output per machine, downtime events, reject counts, headcount, material consumed, and any incidents or escalations.

Conduct a structured verbal and written handover to the incoming shift supervisor covering machine status, pending issues, operator deployments, and any open escalations.

Submit all shift records — attendance, production output, downtime, and rejects to the Plant Manager, QC Supervisor, PPE Supervisor, and HR within the same shift.

Requirements:

HND minimum in mechanical engineering, welding, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Minimum 4 years of experience in a steel production environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

Solid understanding of welding/ cylinder production processes, cycle times, material loading, colour changes, and basic process parameters.

Proven ability to supervise and manage a team of production operators across multiple machines simultaneously.

Strong headcount and attendance management discipline, with experience working with shift rosters, attendance registers, and HR escalation procedures

Ability to read and follow production plans, job cards, and work instructions accurately.

Good understanding of basic quality checks at the press: weight verification, visual inspection, and reject segregation.

Knowledge of workplace safety standards, PPE requirements, and ISO 45001 / 5S practices in a manufacturing environment.

Strong written and spoken English, able to complete shift reports and attendance records, and communicate clearly with PM, QC, HSE, and HR.

Ability to remain calm, decisive, and authoritative under shift pressure; comfortable escalating issues without delay.

Remuneration: NGN 300,000 – 500,000 Monthly