Location: Indore

About the Role

The Process Operator will safely and efficiently operate toothpaste manufacturing processes at the new India facility. The role will support commissioning, validation, technology transfer and production ramp-up while developing end-to-end process expertise. Based on demonstrated capability and performance, the role will progressively transition to Lead Process Operator, with responsibility for shift-level process leadership, equipment reliability, operator capability and OEE improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant Startup & Commissioning

- Support commissioning, startup and stabilization of new manufacturing equipment and process lines.
- Participate in equipment trials, commissioning checks, IQ/OQ/PQ and process validation activities.
- Assist Engineering and Technical teams in establishing standard operating parameters and resolving startup issues.

2. Manufacturing Operations

- Operate mixing, homogenization, powder handling, storage, transfer and cleaning systems according to approved procedures.
- Monitor critical process parameters and execute batch manufacturing safely, efficiently and consistently.
- Perform cleaning, changeover, line-clearance and material-handling activities in accordance with site requirements.
- Maintain accurate batch, equipment and process records.

3. Process Trials & Technology Transfer

- Support manufacturing trials, product transfers, scale-up and commercialization activities.
- Record trial data, process observations, deviations and equipment performance accurately.
- Work with Technical, Quality and Engineering teams during validation and implementation of new processes.

4. Safety & Quality Compliance





- Follow site safety, GMP, quality, hygiene and housekeeping requirements.
- Identify and report unsafe conditions, process deviations and equipment abnormalities promptly.
- Support investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

5. Autonomous Maintenance & Equipment Care

- Perform routine equipment inspection, cleaning, lubrication, tightening and basic maintenance within defined operator responsibilities.
- Identify early signs of equipment deterioration, leakage, abnormal vibration, noise, temperature, or other reliability concerns.
- Support preventive maintenance, breakdown restoration and planned shutdown activities with Maintenance and Engineering.
- Maintain equipment in a clean, protected, and production-ready condition.

6. OEE Improvement & Continuous Improvement

- Monitor losses affecting OEE across availability, performance and quality.
- Support reduction of breakdowns, minor stops, speed losses, changeover time, process waste and quality defects.
- Participate in root-cause analysis and shop-floor problem solving for downtime and process losses.
- Contribute to TPM, Lean, yield improvement, cycle-time reduction and productivity initiatives.

7. Capability Development

- Develop end-to-end understanding of toothpaste manufacturing and associated equipment.




- Complete required process, safety, quality and equipment-operation training and certification.
- Build troubleshooting capability and share operating learnings with other team members.

Qualification and Experience

- Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Production Engineering or related technical discipline.
- 5 to 8 years of experience in FMCG, Consumer healthcare, food, pharmaceutical, Personal care, pr other high- speed
- manufacturing environments.
- Hands-on experience in process equipment operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, commissioning, and line performance improvement.
- Experience supporting TPM, Autonomous Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives is preferred,

Required Skills & Competencies

- Practical knowledge of manufacturing equipment and batch process operations.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and first-level troubleshooting capability.
- Understanding of process safety, GMP, quality and documentation requirements.
- Awareness of OEE, downtime analysis, yield, waste and productivity measures.
- Ability to follow SOPs, interpret process instructions and maintain accurate records.
- Good communication, teamwork, discipline and willingness to work in shifts.
- Ability to learn and operate effectively in a greenfield startup environment.

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