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This role is for one of our clients Industry: Chemical Engineering Seniority level: Associate level Min Experience: 1 years Location: Bhavnagar JobType : full-time About the Role: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Shift Supervisor to oversee critical plant operations in one of India’s leading chemical manufacturing facilities. This role is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience in chemical processing who are ready to take ownership of shift-wise production outcomes. You’ll be working at the frontlines of operations — ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality while managing teams and resolving on-ground challenges in real time. Your Responsibilities: Supervise Daily Shift Operations: Manage all production-related activities during your shift, ensuring timely execution of manufacturing plans. Monitor Process Parameters: Track DCS/SCADA systems and key equipment readings to maintain control over temperature, pressure, and other process variables. Team & Workforce Management: Allocate duties, provide guidance, and monitor performance of plant operators, technicians, and contract staff. Quality Assurance: Maintain product quality by enforcing process discipline, taking in-process samples, and ensuring deviation-free operations. Safety Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to HSE standards, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure proper usage of PPE and safety equipment. Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Respond quickly to equipment malfunctions, process anomalies, and other production issues with sound engineering judgment. Coordination with Support Functions: Liaise with maintenance, QA/QC, utility, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth cross-functional support. Documentation & Handover: Maintain accurate production logs, downtime reports, raw material consumption, and ensure seamless shift handovers. Process Improvement: Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities to enhance plant efficiency. What You’ll Bring: A degree in Chemical Engineering from a recognized institution. 1–6 years of experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or specialty chemical manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience with batch or continuous process plants ; exposure to DCS or SCADA systems is preferred. Solid knowledge of industrial safety practices (HAZOP, MSDS, fire safety, LOTO protocols, etc.). A disciplined, process-oriented mindset with the ability to handle pressure and resolve issues promptly. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage frontline teams effectively.
