Assistant Manager

Job Description: Assistant Manager – Operations

Location: Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Department: Plant Operations
Experience: 7–12 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Qualification: Engineering Degree
Reporting To: Plant Manager

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Assistant Manager – Operations to manage plant operations, production planning, equipment maintenance, inventory management, quality, and safety compliance. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in the Chemical, Petrochemical, or Bitumen industry, with strong operational and team management skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant Operations & Production

• Manage daily plant operations and production planning to achieve production and efficiency targets.

• Prepare production plans and dispatch schedules in coordination with logistics and supply chain teams.

• Monitor plant and machinery utilization and improve operational efficiency.

• Optimize manpower utilization through effective shift planning and workforce management.

• Ensure smooth manufacturing operations and timely product dispatch.

2. Maintenance & Equipment Management

• Coordinate preventive maintenance and timely calibration of plant equipment and machinery.

• Ensure the availability of critical spares and minimize operational disruptions.

• Maintain equipment inspection records and operational logs.

• Monitor energy and fuel consumption and implement improvement measures.

3. Inventory & Supply Chain Management

• Ensure the availability of raw materials to support uninterrupted plant operations.

• Manage raw material stocks, bulk stock reconciliation, and inventory accuracy.

• Coordinate with supply chain and logistics teams for material availability and timely dispatch.

• Oversee stores and warehouse activities while ensuring adherence to FIFO practices.

4. SAP & MIS Reporting

• Use SAP for production and operational activities, including SAP PP for production orders and consumables.

• Prepare daily and monthly production, stock, and operational MIS reports.

• Conduct periodic raw material and product mass balancing and report variances to management.

5. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure product quality and adherence to manufacturing standards and operating procedures.

• Implement HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment and Quality) and IMS requirements.

• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and plant operating policies.

• Coordinate incident and near-miss reporting, audits, corrective actions, and emergency preparedness.

• Ensure timely inspection of safety-critical equipment and firefighting systems.

6. Team Management & Continuous Improvement

• Supervise and guide team members to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

• Train employees on standard operating procedures and safety practices.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost optimization, and productivity enhancement.

• Coordinate with the Plant Manager and cross-functional teams to achieve business targets.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree.

• 7–12 years of relevant professional experience.

• Experience in the Chemical, Petrochemical, or Bitumen industry.

• Hands-on experience in plant operations, production planning, and manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge of plant machinery, preventive maintenance, and inventory management.

• Working knowledge of SAP, preferably SAP PP.

• Understanding of HSEQ, IMS, hazardous waste management, and emergency response procedures.

• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and reporting skills.

Interested candidates can share their updated resumes along with their current CTC, expected CTC, notice period, and current location

• It is a Full Time Manufacturing job for candidates with 6+ years of experience.