JOB DESCRIPTION1. Job Title

Shift Leader

2. Department

Production / Operations

3. Reporting To

Plant Manager / Production Manager

4. Job Summary

Responsible for managing shift-wise plant operations, ensuring safe and efficient production, optimum equipment utilization, quality compliance, and smooth coordination between Production, Maintenance, QC, EHS, and Utilities teams.

5. Key Responsibilities

- Lead and supervise complete shift production activities.
- Monitor plant operations through DCS/SCADA and field operations.
- Ensure production targets, quality standards, and process parameters are achieved.
- Monitor bulk material handling, conveying, storage, and transfer systems.
- Coordinate with Maintenance, QC, EHS, and Utilities teams for smooth operations.
- Identify process abnormalities and take immediate corrective action.
- Ensure safe operation of plant equipment and adherence to SOPs.
- Conduct shift handover and maintain proper shift records.
- Monitor manpower deployment and allocate work effectively.
- Handle plant start-up, shutdown, changeover, and emergency situations.
- Ensure compliance with PPE, LOTO, work permits, and plant safety procedures.
- Report breakdowns, production losses, abnormalities, and incidents to management.
- Support continuous improvement, productivity enhancement, and cost reduction initiatives.

6. Required Qualifications

- BE / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
- Diploma in Chemical Engineering may be considered based on experience.
- Knowledge of process plant operations is preferred.

7. Experience

1–2 Years of experience in a chemical, fertilizer, process, or manufacturing plant.

Preferred: Experience in DCS operation and bulk material handling systems.

8. Technical Skills





- DCS / SCADA Operations
- Chemical Process Operations
- Bulk Material Handling
- Plant Start-up & Shutdown
- Process Parameter Monitoring
- SOP & Batch/Production Documentation
- Basic Troubleshooting
- Industrial Safety & Permit Systems
- MS Office / Production Reporting

9. Soft Skills

- Leadership and team handling
- Quick decision-making
- Problem-solving ability
- Strong communication
- Shift coordination
- Safety-conscious approach
- Discipline and accountability

10. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Shift Production Achievement
- Product Quality Compliance
- Plant & Equipment Availability
- Reduction in Process Downtime
- Safety Compliance
- Material Loss Reduction
- SOP Compliance
- Shift Documentation Accuracy
- Manpower Productivity

11. Salary Range

As per company standards / Best in Industry

12. Working Hours

Rotational Shift including day and night shifts as per plant operations.

13. Location

Million Phase Industry Pvt. Ltd.
S. No. 276, Near Apcotex Industries Ltd.,
Village-Dungari, Ta-Valia,
Bharuch, Gujarat – 393135, India.

14. Growth opportunities

Opportunity to progress into Senior Shift Leader → Production Engineer → Production Manager → Plant Operations Manager / Plant Head, based on performance, technical capability, and leadership skills.

15. Company Benefits

- Competitive salary
- PF / ESIC as applicable
- Performance-based growth
- Training & development
- Career advancement opportunities
- PPE and safe working environment
- Statutory benefits as applicable
- Exposure to modern chemical/fertilizer manufacturing operations

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Shift Leader (India)
🏢 Million Phase Industry
📍 India