Production Supervisor

**About Pradhan Industries**:
Pradhan Industries is a leading graphite mining and beneficiation company based in Odisha, with over 40 years of industry experience. We supply various grades of processed graphite to steel, foundry, lubricant, and battery industries across India. As part of our operational growth, we are hiring a dynamic and experienced **Production Incharge** to oversee day-to-day production and labour management at our beneficiation plants.

**Position: Production Incharge**

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Production Planning & Monitoring**:

- Supervise the entire **beneficiation process**, including both **wet and dry sections** - crushing, screening, grinding, flotation, filtration, drying, and packaging.
- Monitor **daily production targets** and ensure smooth, continuous operations.
- Maintain proper **shift-wise reporting**, output tracking, and downtime records.
- Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and despatch teams to ensure aligned operations.

**Labour & Workforce Management**:

- Directly manage and guide a team of **plant operators, helpers, loaders, and contract labour**.
- Plan daily **manpower allocation** across various production sections.
- Ensure workers follow **shift schedules**, safety protocols, and work discipline.
- Resolve on-ground issues, ensure fair treatment, and motivate team for better productivity.
- Conduct **toolbox talks or morning briefings** to communicate daily goals and precautions.

**Wet Section Operations**:

- Supervise operations like **grinding, agitation, flotation, and dewatering**.
- Check slurry flow, reagent mixing, froth performance, and pump operations.
- Ensure proper use of water and reagents to maximize recovery and efficiency.

**Dry Section Operations**:

- Oversee **filtering, drying, sieving, and packing** of finished graphite products.
- Maintain moisture control, correct bagging weights, and batch labeling.
- Coordinate with the QC/lab team for grade verification and packaging instructions.

**Production Quality & Coordination**:

- Ensure consistent output quality as per specifications.
- Monitor **raw material input vs final product recovery** and report deviations.
- Liaise with **store, quality control, electrical, and mechanical teams** for real-time issue resolution.

**Documentation & Reporting**:

- Maintain records of **daily production, labour attendance, material consumption**, and **downtime logs**.
- Submit shift and daily reports to **Plant Head / Operations Manager**.
- Monitor **raw material stock** and raise indents in advance to avoid disruptions.

**Safety, Cleanliness & Compliance**:

- Ensure strict adherence to **safety protocols**, PPE usage, and emergency practices.
- Maintain **cleanliness and orderliness** across production areas.
- Report hazards and enforce basic housekeeping routines among workers.

**Eligibility Criteria**:

- Diploma / ITI / B.Sc. / B.Tech (Mechanical / Mineral Processing / Industrial preferred).
- Minimum **5-10 years of hands-on experience** in **graphite, coal, iron ore**, or similar **beneficiation plants**.
- Strong knowledge of **wet and dry processing operations**.
- Proven track record in **labour management and shift handling**.
- Physically fit and mentally alert - ready to take up challenges during breakdowns or emergencies.
- Willing to work in **rotational shifts** and stay at or near the plant location.

**Preferred Qualities**:

- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to handle pressure and meet production deadlines.
- Honest, responsible, and team-focused attitude.
- Must be highly organized and process-driven.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive monthly salary based on skills and experience.
- On-site accommodation and food (if staying at the plant).
- Long-term and stable job with a reputed industrial group.
- Growth opportunities across expanding projects.
- Respectful and structured work environment.

**How to Apply**:
**+91-70778-05666**

**Be the Backbone of Production. Lead with Purpose.**
**Join Pradhan Industries - Powering Progress through Precision.**

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person