• Operations & Production Management
• Oversee daily batch/continuous production runs according to scheduled targets and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor plant machinery, reaction parameters (temperature, pressure, flow rate, pH), and material inputs to ensure optimal throughput.
• Issue daily production reports, batch manufacturing records (BMRs), and shift logs accurately.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance department to plan preventive maintenance and address equipment breakdowns promptly.
• Safety, Health & Environment (EHS)
• Enforce strict adherence to chemical handling, hazardous material storage, and personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols.
• Conduct regular safety toolboxes, job safety analyses (JSA), and risk assessments before starting non-routine tasks.
• Manage waste disposal, emission monitoring, and spill response procedures in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead root-cause investigations for safety incidents, near-misses, or operational deviations.
• Team Leadership & Shift Management
• Assign daily tasks to shift operators, technicians, and contract staff.
• Deliver on-the-job training, conduct performance appraisals, and manage operator attendance and schedules.
• Facilitate seamless shift handovers by documenting operational status, ongoing batches, and equipment issues.
• Quality Control & Process Improvement
• Work closely with the Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) teams to verify raw materials and finished product specifications.
• Implement 5S and Lean manufacturing principles to maintain workplace organization and eliminate process waste.Assist process engineers in scale-up activities, process troubleshooting, and efficiency optimization initiatives.