Supervisor (Plant & Machinery)

Aliases: Plant Supervisor

Industry/Sector(s): Infrastructure Equipment

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Supervisor (Plant & Machinery) is expected to perform include:

Planning and scheduling work related to equipment operations, and allocating work to team members and guides
Maintaining equipment operations-related documentation
Anchoring interactions with stakeholders and assisting the manager with planning and maintenance operations to meet organization’s objectives and customer’s requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It requires physical activity
Need to handle a team of workers
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, diploma in mechanical/automobile engineering
Certified training for Supervisor (Plant & Machinery) (programme aligned to IES/Q0101 job released by Infrastructure Equipment Skill Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of various kinds of infrastructure equipment and their uses
Skilled in estimating the manpower requirement
Skilled in allocating appropriate personnel for different types of projects
Skilled in providing various trainings and up-skilling interventions

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Able to work under high pressure
Good communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Training in quality systems, project management, P&M machine and maintenance related courses by OEMs

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Institutes offering diploma in mechanical/automobile engineering across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

https://nscsindia.org/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://concorindia.com/upload/rectU/photo/img/Asst.%20Sup.%20-Technical.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Plant Manager

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Supervisor (Plant & Machinery)

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with experience- Rs 50,000 to Rs 65,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Generally, 8 years of experience required in equipment operations (in case of non-degree/diploma education)
Generally, 3 years of experience in supervision of equipment operations (in case of relevant diploma/degree)

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Manufacturing units

KEYWORDS

Plant and Machinery Supervisor
Plant Supervisor

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3122.5202	Supervisor (Plant & Machinery)
ISCO 2008	3122	Manufacturing Supervisors
NIC 2008	33123	Repair and maintenance of metal cutting and metal forming machine tools and accessories, power-driven hand-tools and other machine tools
QP Reference	IES/Q0101	Supervisor (Plant & Machinery)
NSQF	Level 7	Not available

REFERENCES

1	Qualifications Pack –Supervisor (Plant & Machinery)
2	https://socialjustice.gov.in/
3	http://www.advocatekhoj.com/library/bareacts/factories/index.php?Title=Factories%20Act,%201948
4	http://www.shine.com/jobs/plant-manager/gurushree-minerals-pvtltd/4145805
5	www.censusindia.gov.in

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