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:

• Protected 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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