Lead, mentor, and develop the production team while fostering a cohesive, collaborative, and performance-driven work culture.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across existing production systems, processes, and operations to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Ensure timely execution of the production plan in line with business requirements and scheduled timelines.
Achieve production targets while consistently maintaining prescribed standards of yield, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
Optimize equipment utilization and ensure high equipment occupancy levels through effective production planning and resource management.
Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and productivity improvement.
Ensure adherence to established SOPs, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Stores, and Planning to ensure smooth production operations.
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of production-related issues to minimize downtime and operational disruptions.
Education & Experience Requirements
BE/ BTech in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or a postgraduate degree in Chemistry from a reputed institute/university.
15–18 years of relevant experience in production/manufacturing operations, preferably in a similar leadership role.
Proven experience in managing production teams and driving operational excellence.
Strong leadership, people-management, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
Should be dynamic, proactive, and capable of effectively leading and motivating a team.
Good knowledge of cGMP systems and practices will be an added advantage.
Should be well-versed in SAP Business One (SAP B1).
Strong understanding of production planning, process improvement, quality systems, and equipment utilization.