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At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs. As the Production Supervisor for our Dahej chemical blending plant, you will oversee the efficient and effective operation of the production department, a total of 8 team members in a specialty chemical batch manufacturing environment. You will play a crucial role in ensuring we continue to exceed our customers' expectations. What will you do? Oversee the production operatives and process (blending, filling and packaging) as to follow the production plan. Maintain the quality requirement, safety & environmental controls, protection of equipment, departmental cost controls and development of production employees to have more skills. Develop and implement production plans and strategies to maximize efficiency and productivity. Allocate manpower and resources effectively. Oversee production to ensure alignment with company goals and policies in terms of quality, cost, production, waste and output volume Lead and motivate a team of production staff, providing guidance, training, problem-solving support to the team to ensure successful completion of objectives. Evaluate performance, set goals, and collaborate with employees to improve work processes. Collaborate with other departments, such as Supply chain (Production & Material planning, QC, logistics, to ensure the timely delivery of raw materials and finished products Analyze, continuously to Identify and implement process improvements to enhance production capabilities and reduce costs Plan and develop employee skills to meet the competency standards for their roles. And performance management Manage CapEx and OpEx for the production area. Participating in new product startups. Leading or contributing to projects related to production processes as directed by the Site Manager. Ensure that operations result in minimal environmental impact, accidents, or health risks, and avoid any quality issues affecting customer satisfaction. What are we looking for? Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Engineering or a related field. Solid experience in a similar role, managing a production team, preferably in the Chemical industry. Familiar with Office, Excel, and ERP systems. Languages: Fluent in Gujarati and medium level English conversation skills. Soft skills: High safety conscious Good communication skills Ability to lead and coach team members effectively. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Self-motivated and autonomous. What is in it for you? Competitive pay + Bonus, Superannuation & Rewards opportunities Monday to Friday - 8:00 to 17:00hrs hrs daily schedule QH University : Excellent onboarding and ongoing training programs for all levels. Access to real career growth opportunities Avolunteering leave of 16hrs to dedicate to the cause of your choice as part of our Global Giving Program Wellbeing, DEI, Mentorship and other attractive employee benefit programs An opportunity to join a market leading team where autonomy and initiative are expected Join our growing team and let's do great things together! Read more about sustainability at QH here: Sustainability – Quaker Houghton Show more Show less
