SHIFT INCHARGE - FERRO

A Shift Incharge oversees all operational, safety, and personnel activities during a designated work shift to ensure production, quality, and output targets are met. You can adapt the comprehensive template below for your industry (such as manufacturing, chemical, or plant operations). Job Title: Shift Incharge • Reports To: Production Manager / Plant Manager • Supervises: Machine Operators, Technicians, Line Workers, and Helpers • Position Type: Full-Time / Supervisory Job Summary The Shift In-charge is responsible for overseeing all operations, workflow, and safety compliance during the assigned shift. This role coordinates line workers, monitors machinery, maintains quality standards, handles minor troubleshooting, and ensures target output is achieved before handing over to the next shift. Key Responsibilities • Shift Operations & Execution: Supervise and coordinate daily shift activities to meet scheduled production or operational targets. • Team Supervision & Allocation: Assign tasks, manage workforce deployment on the shop floor, maintain discipline, and resolve internal team conflicts. • Quality & Process Control: Monitor product parameters, weight variations, moisture levels, and recipe/SOP compliance (such as FSSC 22000 or plant standards). • Equipment & Maintenance Monitoring: Inspect machinery, cooling conveyors, and tools; monitor smooth functioning and coordinate with the maintenance/engineering team for major breakdowns. • Safety & Compliance: Enforce health and safety protocols, ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and address workplace hazards immediately. • Handovers & Reporting: Maintain accurate shift logs, record production data, track KPIs (output, downtime, waste), and deliver a clear handover to the incoming shift incharge. • Training & Support: Guide, coach, and train new operators, helpers, or temporary staff on standard operating procedures.