Assistant Manager – Production

Job title: Assistant Manager – Production

About the Role The Assistant Manager – Production will plan and execute production to meet Supply Chain requirements with maximum efficiency and minimum cost, while ensuring compliance with EHS and QMS.

What You'll Do

• Plan and execute production activities to meet quality specifications based on planned manpower.
• Manage small to medium sized projects in a time-bound and safe manner.
• Ensure proper accounting of semi-finished, advanced intermediate and finished goods in ERP/AX9.
• Maintain minimum stock levels defined by Supply Chain; ensure proper accounting of RM/PM/IM and handover of finished goods to prevent pilferage and wastage.
• Enforce safe working practices; adhere to health, safety & environmental norms and use safety equipment.
• Ensure good housekeeping and logical material handling to improve efficiency and safety.
• Follow and implement ISO 9001 and 14001; implement 5S in Production area.
• Coach and guide own teams and contractors to achieve targets safely.
• Improve batch cycle time using Lean practices; optimize utilization of workmen.
• Possess strong knowledge of production equipment (mixers, dissolvers, packing machines, chiller, compressor) and powder/liquid formulation processes; familiar with HMI/SCADA.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in specialty chemicals, paint or construction chemicals industry.
• BE or BTech in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering; additional degree/diploma in material planning and Safety is an added advantage.
• Functional: Time Management; Inventory control management; Manpower management; Computer proficiency.
• Knowledge/Experience: Commitment to HSE, ISO 9001 & 14001; Knowledge of 5S; Knowledge of production process as well as utilities; powder and liquid blending through HMI and SCADA process automation.
• Behavioral: Training & development to subordinates; Prompt decision making; Strategic thinking; willing to accept change management; positive attitude to solve problems at shop floor level; good leadership & communications; quality of people development & team building; result orientation.

Nice to Have

• Additional degree or diploma in material planning and Safety is an added advantage.

Compensation & Benefits

• We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.