Urgent opening for the profile of Production Manager at location Jhagadia.

Department Production

Qualification B.E. / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

Experience 1218 Years in Chemical / Process Industry

1. Role Purpose To lead, plan, and control all production operations across plant sections ensuring:

- Secure operations (EHS compliance)
- Consistent product quality
- Optimal productivity and cost efficiency
- Effective manpower utilization The role is responsible for end-to-end plant production performance.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Production & Operations Management

- Head and manage all production activities across sections (reaction, distillation, utilities interface, packing, etc.)
- Prepare and execute production planning as per monthly/weekly targets
- Ensure optimum utilization of plant capacity, manpower, and resources
- Monitor process parameters and yield optimization
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (productivity, cost reduction, cycle time)
- Coordinate with Maintenance for minimum downtime and shutdown planning
- Ensure smooth startup, shutdown, and troubleshooting of plant operations

B. EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) Responsibilities

- Ensure strict compliance with EHS policies, SOPs, and statutory regulations
- Promote and enforce safe working practices (PTW, LOTO, PPE compliance)
- Lead hazard identification (HAZOP), risk assessment, and mitigation actions
- Ensure compliance with:

- Pollution Control Board norms
- Hazardous chemical handling rules

• Conduct safety audits, safety training, and incident investigations
- Drive zero incident / zero accident culture

C. Quality Management

- Ensure consistent product quality as per specifications
- Coordinate with QA/QC for:

- In-process checks
- Final product approval

• Implement process control systems and corrective actions
- Investigate quality deviations and customer complaints
- Drive quality improvement and reduction in rejections
- Ensure compliance with ISO / IMS systems





D. Cost & Performance Management

- Monitor and control:

- Raw material consumption
- Energy usage (steam, power, fuel)
- Yield and losses

• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives
- Track and improve KPIs:

- Production efficiency
- OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
- Batch cycle time
- Rejection rate

E. Team & HR Management • Lead and manage:

- Shift engineers
- Supervisors
- Operators

• Ensure proper manpower planning and deployment • Conduct:

- Performance evaluation
- Skill development and training

• Maintain discipline and high team morale

- Ensure effective communication across shifts
- Handle conflict resolution and team coordination
- Develop second-line leadership

F. Documentation & Compliance

- Ensure proper maintenance of:

- Batch records
- Log sheets
- SOPs

• Ensure compliance with:
- Internal audits
- External audits (ISO, statutory)

• Maintain data accuracy for production and reporting G. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with:

- Maintenance (breakdowns & shutdowns)
- QA/QC (quality issues)
- Stores (raw material availability)
- EHS team (safety compliance)
- Management (MIS reporting)

• Participate in management review and planning meetings 3. Required Key Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:

- Chemical processes (reaction, distillation, heat transfer)
- Equipment (reactors, columns, heat exchangers, pumps)

• Understanding of:

- Process control & instrumentation
- Yield improvement & troubleshooting

• Knowledge of:

- Raw materials and chemical behavior




- Quality systems and process validation

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills • Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning

• Ability to:

- Identify root causes
- Evaluate alternative solutions
- Take data-driven decisions

• Capability to analyze system performance and improve efficiency

Managerial Skills

- Production planning & organizing
- Decision-making and leadership
- Team management & delegation
- Time management & prioritization
- Performance monitoring and corrective action

Behavioral Competencies

• Leadership and team building

- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Adaptability and stress tolerance
- Attention to detail
- Accountability and ownership mindset

Safety & Compliance Knowledge

• Knowledge of:

- Industrial safety standards
- Hazardous chemical handling
- Emergency response systems

• Understanding of:

- Statutory regulations (Factory Act, Pollution norms)

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Production target achievement (%)
- Yield improvement (%)
- Downtime reduction
- Safety performance (Zero incidents)
- Quality rejection rate
- Cost reduction initiatives
- Team productivity and retention

5. Reporting Structure

• Reports To: Plant Head / Operations Head

- Direct Reports from : Assist manager , Shift Engineers, Supervisors

6. Authority Level

- Decision-making authority for:

- Production planning adjustments
- Resource allocation
- Immediate safety actions

• Recommend:

- Process improvements
- Capex requirements
- Manpower changes

If you are interested for the above referred position, kindly revert back with your Updated Resume along with following details :

1. Current salary

2. Expected salary

3. Notice period

4. Total experience

5. Relevant experience

6. Current resident location

7. Reason for job change

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