About the Role
Celestix Industries is establishing a new manufacturing campus in Falna, Rajasthan, including a dedicated wiring harness and cable assembly manufacturing facility.
We are looking for a hands-on Production Supervisor with practical experience in wiring harness manufacturing, cable assembly or similar electrical assembly operations.
The candidate will be responsible for supervising daily shop-floor production, allocating manpower, monitoring production targets, maintaining product quality, controlling work-in-progress (WIP), ensuring material availability and maintaining production discipline.
This is not a desk-only supervisory position.
The ideal candidate should understand wire cutting, stripping, terminal crimping, connector assembly, harness routing, taping, splicing, testing and inspection, and should be comfortable working directly with operators, technicians, line leaders and production equipment.
As our new factory becomes operational, the Production Supervisor will also help establish production lines, train operators, implement work instructions and support production ramp-up.
The most important requirement is the ability to independently manage a production line or shift, achieve daily targets and maintain consistent quality.
Key Responsibilities
1. Daily Production Supervision
- Supervise daily wiring harness and cable assembly production activities.
- Execute production plans and work orders received from the Production Manager or Planning team.
- Allocate jobs to operators and line leaders according to production priorities.
- Monitor hourly and daily production output against targets.
- Ensure production is completed according to approved drawings, work instructions and quality requirements.
- Identify production delays and take corrective action.
- Escalate material shortages, equipment problems and delivery risks promptly.
- Maintain proper work-in-progress (WIP) movement across production stages.
2. Wiring Harness Manufacturing Operations
The candidate should have practical knowledge of wiring harness assembly processes, including:
- Wire cutting
- Wire stripping
- Terminal crimping
- Connector assembly
- Terminal insertion
- Soldering
- Splicing
- Ultrasonic welding
- Wire twisting
- Harness routing
- Taping and sleeving
- Loom assembly
- Cable labeling
- Continuity testing
- Electrical testing
- Visual inspection
- Final packing
The Supervisor should understand the manufacturing sequence and be able to identify incorrect methods, process deviations and workmanship defects.
Hands-on experience in wiring harness manufacturing or cable assembly production is strongly preferred.
3. Crimping Process & Quality Control
Crimping is one of the most important processes in wiring harness manufacturing.
The candidate should understand:
- Wire sizes and specifications
- Terminal selection
- Cutting and strip lengths
- Crimping machines and applicators
- Crimp height
- Pull-force testing
- Conductor and insulation crimp requirements
- Terminal insertion
- Crimp defects
- In-process inspection
Responsibilities include:
- Ensure operators follow approved crimping instructions and process parameters.
- Coordinate required first-piece and in-process inspections.
- Identify poor crimping, wire damage, insulation defects and incorrect terminal applications.
- Stop or escalate nonconforming production when required.
- Coordinate corrective action with Production, Quality and Maintenance.
- Ensure required testing and inspection records are maintained.
4. Manpower Management & Operator Allocation
- Supervise operators, helpers, technicians and line leaders.
- Allocate manpower based on daily production requirements.
- Monitor employee attendance, absenteeism and shift availability.
- Arrange manpower adjustments within assigned production areas.
- Monitor operator productivity and work allocation.
- Maintain shop-floor discipline.
- Train new operators in approved manufacturing procedures.
- Identify skill gaps and coordinate training with the Production Manager and Training team.
- Ensure appropriate shift handovers and communication.
The Supervisor should be comfortable managing teams of different skill levels and maintaining consistent production performance.
5. Production Planning & Work Order Execution
- Review daily work orders and production priorities.
- Verify material, drawings, tools and manpower readiness.
- Coordinate production schedules with line leaders and operators.
- Monitor production quantities and work-order completion.
- Identify bottlenecks and WIP accumulation.
- Coordinate with Planning, Stores and Production Management to resolve shortages.
- Maintain visibility of pending and completed production quantities.
- Ensure urgent production requirements receive appropriate attention.
The role focuses on daily execution of approved production plans rather than ownership of overall factory production planning.
6. Quality Control & Rework Reduction
- Ensure operators follow approved standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
- Maintain in-process quality standards.
- Coordinate with Quality for inspections and testing.
- Identify common wiring harness defects, including:
- Incorrect wire lengths
- Incorrect strip lengths
- Poor crimping
- Wrong terminals
- Incorrect connectors
- Missing components
- Incorrect wiring
- Wrong wire colors
- Terminal back-out
- Incorrect routing
- Continuity failures
- Damaged insulation
- Monitor rejection and rework.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Prevent recurring defects through operator training and process discipline.
Working knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship requirements will be an advantage.
7. Machine & Equipment Coordination
Monitor equipment used in wiring harness production, including:
- Automatic wire cutting and stripping machines
- Crimping presses
- Terminal applicators
- Pneumatic crimping machines
- Twisting machines
- Ultrasonic welding machines
- Soldering equipment
- Continuity testers
- Electrical testing equipment
- Pull-force testers
- Crimp-height measuring equipment
Responsibilities include:
- Verify machine readiness before production.
- Ensure operators use approved machine setups and procedures.
- Identify equipment abnormalities and process-related issues.
- Coordinate breakdowns with Maintenance.
- Monitor machine downtime.
- Ensure operators follow required equipment checks.
- Support preventive maintenance activities.
Specialized machine repairs and maintenance will remain with authorized personnel.
8. Material Availability & WIP Control
- Verify availability of wires, terminals, connectors, sleeves, tapes, labels and other production materials.
- Coordinate with Stores for material issue and replenishment.
- Ensure the correct materials are used against approved work orders and BOMs.
- Prevent mixing of materials and work orders.
- Maintain proper identification and traceability of WIP.
- Monitor material shortages and excessive consumption.
- Reduce material wastage caused by incorrect handling or assembly.
- Coordinate the movement of completed assemblies to testing and inspection.
9. Production Productivity & Line Balancing
- Monitor output per operator and production line.
- Identify bottlenecks affecting production targets.
- Support line balancing and workload distribution.
- Identify unnecessary waiting time, operator movement and process delays.
- Reduce cycle time where practical without compromising quality.
- Coordinate improvements to workstation organization and material flow.
- Support use of jigs, fixtures and standardized work methods.
- Participate in productivity and process-improvement initiatives.
The Supervisor should focus on improving actual shop-floor output rather than only preparing production reports.
10. Production Reporting & Documentation
Maintain accurate daily production records, including:
- Planned versus actual production
- Work-order quantities
- Production output by line or shift
- Manpower attendance
- Operator productivity
- WIP quantities
- Rejection and rework
- Material shortages
- Machine downtime
- Pending jobs
- Production delays
Prepare daily production reports using Excel, ERP or company reporting systems.
Escalate production problems with clear information about their causes, impact and required corrective actions.
11. 5S, Safety & Shop-Floor Discipline
- Implement and maintain 5S practices in assigned production areas.
- Maintain clean and organized workstations.
- Ensure correct storage and identification of materials, tools and WIP.
- Monitor safe operation of machines and equipment.
- Ensure operators use appropriate PPE.
- Prevent unsafe machine operation and improper material handling.
- Promote proper handling of wires, terminals, connectors and finished harnesses.
- Maintain operator discipline and adherence to production procedures.
- Report unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective action.
12. New Factory Setup & Production Ramp-Up
As this is a new manufacturing facility, the Production Supervisor will support initial production readiness.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist with setting up wiring harness production lines and workstations.
- Support placement of equipment, tools, fixtures and assembly boards.
- Coordinate initial operator allocation and training.
- Help establish material flow and WIP identification procedures.
- Implement approved SOPs, work instructions and production records.
- Participate in trial production and initial customer program ramp-up.
- Identify practical shop-floor issues during initial production.
- Support improvements in line layout, productivity and operator training.
- Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality and Maintenance to stabilize production processes.
This is an opportunity to help establish an organized, productive manufacturing operation from the beginning.
Required Experience
- 3–6 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in wiring harness or cable assembly production.
- At least 1 year of experience supervising operators, a production line or a manufacturing shift.
- Practical knowledge of wiring harness assembly and wire processing.
- Understanding of production targets, manpower allocation and shop-floor discipline.
- Experience coordinating production quality and handling rework issues.
- Ability to read production drawings, wiring diagrams and work instructions.
- Basic production reporting and computer skills.
Candidates with strong wiring harness process knowledge and proven leadership ability will receive preference.
Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates from the following backgrounds may be considered:
- Wiring Harness Manufacturing
- Cable Assembly Manufacturing
- Automotive Electrical Components
- Electrical Assembly
- Electronics Assembly
- Connector Assembly
- Appliance Wiring Harnesses
- Industrial Cable Assemblies
Experience in wiring harness manufacturing is strongly preferred, but candidates with relevant high-volume electrical assembly experience may also be considered.
Qualifications
- ITI in Electrical, Electronics, Fitter or a related technical trade.
- Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or Production Engineering.
- B.E. / B.Tech in a relevant engineering discipline will be an advantage.
- Equivalent practical manufacturing and supervisory experience may also be considered.
Hands-on manufacturing knowledge and team-handling ability are more important than the exact qualification.
Preferred Additional Skills
- Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620
- Understanding of ISO 9001 quality requirements
- Experience with ERP or production reporting systems
- Basic Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of 5S and Lean Manufacturing
- Experience with crimp-height measurement and pull-force testing
- Exposure to line balancing and productivity improvements
- Knowledge of basic root cause analysis
- Experience supporting new production line setup or ramp-up
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who can independently manage a wiring harness production line and maintain consistent output, quality and discipline.
For example, if a production line is scheduled to manufacture 500 wiring harnesses in one shift, the Supervisor should be capable of:
- Checking material and work-order readiness.
- Allocating operators according to their skills.
- Ensuring machines and tools are ready.
- Communicating targets to the team.
- Monitoring actual output during the shift.
- Identifying bottlenecks and quality problems.
- Coordinating corrective actions.
- Maintaining accurate WIP and production records.
- Reporting the actual results to the Production Manager.
We want someone who takes ownership of production results, not someone who only records daily output.
The ideal candidate combines wiring harness manufacturing knowledge, strong manpower handling, production discipline, quality awareness and practical problem-solving ability.
What Success Looks Like
A successful Production Supervisor will ensure:
- Daily production targets are achieved consistently.
- Operators are allocated effectively.
- Work instructions and production procedures are followed.
- Crimping and assembly quality are maintained.
- Rejection and rework are reduced.
- Material shortages are identified early.
- WIP is controlled and traceable.
- Production records are accurate.
- Shop-floor safety and 5S standards are maintained.
- Equipment problems are escalated promptly.
- New operators are trained effectively.
- Production lines become increasingly efficient as the factory expands.
