Key Responsibilities

- Monitor and execute daily production activities as per the production plan and schedule.

- Supervise chemical manufacturing processes, including batch preparation, charging, mixing, reaction, filtration, distillation, and packing, as applicable.

- Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining product quality and process efficiency.

- Monitor process parameters such as temperature, pressure, pH, reaction time, and material ratios.

- Coordinate with Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), Maintenance, Stores, and EHS teams to ensure smooth production operations.

- Ensure proper handling, storage, and transfer of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process instructions, and safety guidelines.

- Ensure compliance with chemical handling procedures, PPE requirements, and plant safety standards.

- Identify process deviations, troubleshoot production issues, and implement corrective actions.

- Minimize material wastage, production losses, and equipment downtime.

- Maintain production records, batch manufacturing records, shift reports, and consumption details.

- Monitor equipment performance and coordinate preventive maintenance activities.

- Ensure proper housekeeping and implementation of 5S practices in the production area.

- Support process improvement initiatives to improve productivity, yield, and operational efficiency.





- Supervise and coordinate operators and contract workers, where applicable.

Educational Qualification

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

- Diploma in Chemical Engineering may be considered based on the role requirements and relevant experience.

Experience

- Freshers or candidates with relevant experience in chemical manufacturing, depending on the position level.

- Experience in specialty chemicals, batch processing, or industrial chemical production will be an added advantage.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals and manufacturing processes.

- Understanding of batch processing, material balance, and process control.

- Knowledge of chemical plant equipment and industrial safety practices.

- Good analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and production operators.

- Positive documentation, communication, and reporting skills.

- Willingness to work in rotational shifts, if required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Achievement of daily and monthly production targets.

- Production yield and process efficiency.

- Reduction in material wastage and process losses.

- Product quality and batch rejection rate.

- Equipment utilization and downtime reduction.

- Compliance with safety procedures and SOPs.

- Timely completion of production documentation.

📌 Production Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Pon Pure Chemicals
📍 Chennai