Production Line Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Company: Dutch Lanka Trailer Manufacturers Ltd

Role Summary

We are a leading BOI company, a manufacturer of trailers and semi-trailers in the South Asian region exporting to over 62+ countries worldwide. We are looking for efficient and energetic individuals to fill the following vacancy to strengthen our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of fabrication welders, fitters, and other shop floor personnel.
• Plan, allocate, and monitor work to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Ensure fabrication work is carried out in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and approved work instructions.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship while minimizing process errors, product defects, and material wastage.
• Monitor welding, fitting, and fabrication activities to ensure compliance with quality standards and production requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality Assurance, Stores, and Maintenance teams to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
• Conduct regular inspections and identify process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure all fabrication equipment and tools are properly utilized and maintained.
• Maintain safe working practices and ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Data recording on daily production reports, manpower allocation reports, and performance updates.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce rework, and improve overall manufacturing performance.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory experience in fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment, preferably in semi-trailer, truck body, structural steel, or heavy equipment manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding processes (MIG/MAG), metal cutting, assembly, and fitting techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication blueprints.
• Sound understanding of quality control procedures and defect prevention techniques.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, SS, Kaizen, or continuous improvement practices will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for reporting and monitoring.

How to Apply

Please forward your application along with a description of your experience, names and contact of two non-related referees to us within 7 days of this advertisement. Please mention the post applied in subject line of the email or upper left corner of the envelope.

Email: jagath@dlt.lk

Website: www.dutchlankatrailers.lk