Key Responsibilities :

Production Management :

- Lead day-to-day production operations to ensure achievement of business objectives and production targets.

- Develop and implement manufacturing strategies aimed at improving operational efficiency, productivity, and cost optimization.

- Monitor plant performance indicators and initiate corrective actions to enhance throughput and minimize operational bottlenecks.

- Ensure adherence to production plans, schedules, and delivery commitments.

- Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce waste.

Production Planning & Execution :

- Plan, organize, direct, and control production activities to meet output requirements within defined timelines.

- Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machinery, utilities, raw materials, and other resources.

- Coordinate closely with planning, procurement, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure uninterrupted production.

- Review production schedules regularly and adjust priorities based on business requirements.

- Track production metrics and identify opportunities for process improvements.

Operational Efficiency & Cost Optimization :

- Develop strategies to enhance plant efficiency while maintaining minimal manufacturing costs.

- Analyze operational data and implement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce downtime, and optimize resource consumption.

- Drive continuous improvement programs focused on yield enhancement, process reliability, and cost reduction.

- Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or other operational excellence methodologies.

Quality Management :

- Ensure production activities comply with established quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

- Monitor product quality and implement corrective and preventive actions where necessary.

- Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams to address process deviations and quality concerns.

- Promote a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement throughout the plant.

Resource Management :

- Ensure adequate availability of manpower, materials, equipment, facilities, and utilities to support production activities.

- Optimize workforce deployment to maximize operational effectiveness.

- Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure machinery reliability and equipment readiness.

- Support workforce capability development through training and performance improvement initiatives.

Safety, Health & Environment (EHS) :

- Foster a strong safety culture across manufacturing operations.

- Ensure compliance with all plant safety procedures, environmental regulations, and statutory requirements.

- Maintain a safe working environment through proactive risk assessments and implementation of safety measures.

- Participate in audits, inspections, and safety improvement programs.

Stakeholder Management :

- Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders including Production, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Commercial teams.

- Coordinate with external stakeholders such as vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure operational continuity.

- Present production updates, operational performance reports, and improvement initiatives to management.

- Drive alignment between manufacturing objectives and broader business goals.

- MBA will be an added advantage.

Experience :

- 10 - 12 years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations within :

1. Agrochemicals

2. Chemicals

3. Crop Protection

4. FMCG industries

- Candidates from the Agrochemical or Chemical industry will be strongly preferred.

- Proven experience in leading production teams and managing large-scale manufacturing operations.

Technical Competencies :

- Strong understanding of production planning, process optimization, and manufacturing systems.

- Expertise in plant operations, capacity planning, and resource management.

- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or operational excellence practices.

- Familiarity with safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

- Proficiency in production monitoring tools and manufacturing performance metrics