Production Shift Engineer

Job Description – Production Shift Engineer
Company: Everest Industries Limited
Department: Manufacturing / Production
Designation: Production Shift Engineer
Experience: 1–3 Years
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Manufacturing Plant – As per business requirement
Job Purpose
To manage day-to-day production activities during the assigned shift, ensure achievement of production targets, maintain product quality, coordinate with maintenance and quality teams, and ensure compliance with plant safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Production Operations: Monitor and execute daily production activities to achieve shift-wise production targets.
Shift Management: Allocate manpower, machines, and resources effectively to ensure smooth production operations.
Production Monitoring: Track production output, machine performance, downtime, rejection rates, and productivity.
Quality Control: Ensure products meet defined quality standards and specifications; coordinate with the Quality team to resolve defects.
Maintenance Coordination: Coordinate with the Maintenance team to address machine breakdowns and minimize downtime.
Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to plant safety procedures, PPE requirements, housekeeping standards, and 5S practices.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain shift-wise production reports, downtime records, rejection reports, and other operational documentation.
Process Improvement: Identify production bottlenecks and support initiatives to improve productivity, reduce wastage, and optimize resource utilization.
Material Coordination: Ensure the availability of raw materials and consumables required for uninterrupted production.
Shift Handover: Provide accurate updates on production status, pending activities, machine issues, and quality concerns to the incoming shift.
Team Coordination: Supervise shop-floor operators and workers, communicate work instructions, and ensure discipline and accountability.
Required Skills
Knowledge of manufacturing and shop-floor production operations.
Understanding of production planning, process control, and quality standards.
Basic knowledge of mechanical equipment and machine operations.
Good problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
Ability to manage manpower and production priorities during a shift.
Proficiency in MS Excel and production reporting.
Knowledge of ERP/MIS systems, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing principles will be an advantage.
Eligibility Criteria
Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
1–3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Experience in PEB, structural steel, building materials, or process manufacturing will be preferred.
Willingness to work in rotational shifts and in a plant-based environment.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Achievement of shift-wise production targets.
Machine uptime and reduction in downtime.
Product quality and rejection rates.
Manpower and resource utilization.
Compliance with safety and housekeeping standards.
Accuracy and timely submission of shift reports.
Interested candidates with relevant manufacturing and production experience may apply with their updated resumes.

Employment type
Full Time Employee

Work arrangement
No