Production Supervisor

For more than 95 years, VetterTec, headquartered in Kassel, Germany, has been developing and manufacturing machines and systems for industrial drying and dewatering, primarily for the food industry.

VetterTec India is looking for a hands-on, technically competent Production Supervisor to strengthen our manufacturing team at our factory in Chakan Phase 2, Shinde, Pune.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily and weekly production plans in line with project schedules and delivery commitments.
• Supervise welders, fitters, fabricators, machinists and helpers during fabrication, machining, subassembly and final assembly.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, welding details and manufacturing work instructions.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy, weld quality, fit-up and assembly meet approved drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with Quality for inspections, NDT, hydrotesting and final inspection, as applicable.
• Monitor production progress, manpower and material utilization; identify delays and resolve shop-floor issues promptly.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Purchase and Stores to ensure timely availability of materials and smooth production flow.
• Maintain production records, minimize rework and material wastage, and ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Ensure shop-floor safety, housekeeping and 5S practices, and provide practical guidance to improve team performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
• 10-15 years of experience in heavy fabrication, industrial equipment manufacturing or custom-engineered machinery.
• Preference for candidates with experience in tube bundle dryers, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, boilers, screw presses, mixers or similar equipment.
• Hands-on experience supervising welding, fitting, fabrication, machining and mechanical assembly.
• Good understanding of fabrication drawings, welding symbols, dimensional tolerances, WPS and NDT requirements.
• Familiarity with ASME, IBR and other applicable fabrication codes is desirable.
• Experience in project-based or made-to-order manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong shop-floor leadership and practical problem-solving skills.
• Good production planning, task allocation and progress-monitoring abilities.
• Good verbal communication in Marathi and English.
• Effective coordination and reporting skills.
• A proactive, disciplined and result-oriented approach.