Assistant Manager - Production

Description: The Assistant Manager Production is responsible for overseeing the technical, quality, and cost-effective manufacturing of chemical dispersions. The role emphasizes plant and process safety, health, and environmental compliance, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to statutory requirements. The position requires leading a shift team, driving process improvements, and maintaining a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Process Management:

- Coordinate and manage shift production to achieve consistent quality and production targets.

- Drive continuous process improvements to reduce batch cycle times, increase yields, and optimize operational efficiency.

- Guide and mentor officers and operators to ensure product quality meets international standards.

- Maintain production documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE):

- Implement and monitor plant Safety, Health, and Environmental systems for personnel and equipment.

- Act as shift incident/emergency controller during off-hours, ensuring rapid and effective response.

- Promote a strong safety culture among shop floor personnel, including Responsible Care practices, 5S, PPE compliance, and discipline.

- Train plant personnel on SHE practices, chemical handling, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for raw materials and finished products.

- Ensure all plant emissions and discharges comply with statutory limits and maintain hygiene and occupational health standards.

- Represent the plant in EHS-related matters for the shift and maintain documentation for compliance audits.

Process Safety & Quality Compliance:

- Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 standards.

- Maintain compliance with process safety and environmental protection codes.

- Document Responsible Care requirements on a continual basis.

- Monitor and guide the team in proper work permit systems and operational protocols for hazardous chemicals.

Team Leadership & Training:

- Lead, coach, and develop plant personnel to ensure high performance, safety awareness, and quality standards.

- Facilitate training on SHE, process safety, and operational best practices.

- Support the implementation of cost-effective production strategies while maintaining product quality.

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes and operations management.

- Understanding of safety, health, and environmental regulations in chemical plants.

- Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to guide shop floor personnel.

- Analytical mindset for process optimization and continuous improvement.

- Excellent communication, coordination, and training abilities.

- Familiarity with ISO standards (9001, 14001, 50001) and responsible care practices.