Production Manager

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Plant Operations lead to oversee daily operations, enhance production processes, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve high performance and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee daily plant operations to ensure optimal output levels and production efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with plant teams to ensure continuous production and address operational challenges.
• Analyze production processes and conduct debottleneck studies to identify and resolve inefficiencies.
• Lead the commercialization of new products, processes, and equipment to maintain competitive advantage.
• Utilize scientific, mathematical, and engineering principles to troubleshoot and improve plant processes.
• Develop, review, and implement strategic plans to meet company objectives.
• Monitor production activities to identify and implement efficiency and quality enhancements.
• Collect and analyze production data using computer systems for informed decision-making.
• Develop and enforce safety procedures and waste management protocols.
• Continuously evaluate equipment and processes for improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective measures promptly.
• Schedule and manage projects, ensuring they are completed within deadlines and budget constraints.
• Oversee production outputs, ensuring product quality and timely shipment.
• Plan and direct day-to-day plant operations to surpass customer expectations.
• Enhance production capacity while controlling costs and maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, FSMS standards, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) guidelines.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute production and performance reports.
• Maintain accurate and timely production records.
• Implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program to minimize equipment downtime.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations to identify and resolve underlying issues.
• Champion 5S implementation to maintain a clean and organized workplace.

Skills Required:

• Manpower planning and control.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving.
• Troubleshooting complex operational issues.
• Strict adherence to SOPs and workflow guidelines.
• Timely record-keeping and reporting.
• Compliance with safety and food safety regulations.
• Contribution to 5S implementation and workplace improvement.
• Training and developing junior staff and maintaining training schedules.

Knowledge Required:

• In-depth knowledge of SOPs and process troubleshooting during operations.
• Familiarity with SAP and production processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of safety standards, ISO, and FSMS protocols.
• Strong technical expertise in chemical engineering concepts.