Plant Manager -Sulphonation, Lubricant, Blending, Greases, Solvents Eastern Petroleum

15.0 - 24.0 years

10 - 20 Lacs

mumbai, navi mumbai

Work from Office

Role & responsibilities Role Overview: Responsible for the overall management of the lubricant blending and specialty production plant, ensuring optimal productivity increase in manufacturing and down time per batch, quality, safety, and cost efficiency. The Plant Manager will oversee raw material handling, blending operations, packaging, maintenance, and dispatch, while driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. Key Responsibilities: 1. Production & Blending Operations Plan, schedule, and monitor daily blending and filling operations for lubricants, greases, and specialty products and give his inputs for plant designing and improving the output. Ensure adherence to product formulations, blending procedures, and batch consistency. To develop design team for if a Blending – Mixing, Online Mixing , Optimize production yields, zero spillage of oil in the plant. Redesigning of barrel filling system with automation in Palletizing and shifting. Manage in-process quality control during blending and packaging. To ensure all the Raw material barrel, storage tanks are properly calibrated and are installed on Loadcel with automation and to give proper training to the production team, supervisors and get required output. To ensure all the export commitment of barrels are filled and timely despatched as per the last minute availability of containers and we get increased output. To design sulphonation plant understand the operations and study the parameters and give training to all the production team, supervisors and have control over the output. 2. Quality Assurance & Compliance Ensure strict compliance with in-house NABL accredited Lab, ISO, BIS, and other applicable industry standards. Collaborate with the QC/QA team to meet product quality specifications. Maintain traceability records for all raw materials and finished goods. Implement corrective and preventive actions for any non-conformities. 3. Maintenance & Equipment Management Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for blending tanks, pumps, filling lines, and other equipment. Ensure calibration of measuring and blending instruments. Coordinate with the maintenance team to minimize downtime. Ensure Utility cost is in control and proper effective equipment are selected for the same. 4. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Enforce EHS policies and procedures within the plant. Conduct safety drills, hazard assessments, and risk mitigation. Ensure safe handling and storage of base oils, additives, and chemicals. 5. Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination Monitor raw material and packaging inventory to avoid production delays. Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams for timely material availability. Optimize storage capacity and ensure FIFO/LIFO material handling practices. 6. Team Leadership & Training Lead, motivate, and supervise production, maintenance, and warehouse staff. Conduct regular training on operational safety, quality standards, and process efficiency. Evaluate staff performance and plan skill development initiatives. 7. Process Improvement & Cost Control Drive lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement projects. Reduce energy consumption, material wastage, and production costs. Implement automation and process optimization strategies. Key Skills & Competencies: In-depth knowledge of lubricant blending processes , formulation handling, and additive mixing. Strong understanding of S pecialty Lubricants such as Automotive Oil, Industrial Oil, Greases, Metalworking fluids, Speciality Oils, Solvents and Synthetic blends. Hands-on experience in P lant operations, preventive maintenance, and quality management systems . Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems for production and inventory tracking. Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Educational & Experience Requirements: Qualification: B.E./B. Tech in Chemical / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering (or equivalent). Experience: 15–30 years in lubricant manufacturing with at least 10 years in a plant managerial role. Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Lean/TPM (preferred). Preferred candidate profile

Posted 5 days ago

Apply

Shift Incharge Production Sarthee Consultancy

2.0 - 5.0 years

4 - 6 Lacs

Mumbai Suburban

Work from Office

Responsible for shift wise production Experience all sulphonation Handling of hazardous chemicals Manpower handling Knowledge of process troubleshooting Knowledge of permit systems, JSA etc Knowledge of Vacuum system, distillation Knowledge of ISO & Plant housekeeping

Posted 1 month ago

Apply

Start Your Job Search Today

Browse through a variety of job opportunities tailored to your skills and preferences. Filter by location, experience, salary, and more to find your perfect fit.