Production Engineer

Pon Pure; Chennai; On-site; INR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Pon Pure in Chennai is seeking a Production Engineer with a Chemical Engineering background to monitor daily production and supervise batch processes, ensuring targets are met with quality and efficiency.

The role requires strict process control, safety compliance, and coordination with QC, QA, Maintenance and EHS. Freshers or candidates with chemical manufacturing exposure are welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering/Technology in Chemical Engineering required.
• Diploma may be considered based on role requirements and experience.
• Freshers or applicants with chemical manufacturing exposure welcome.
• Experience in specialty chemicals or batch processing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily production as per plan and schedule.
• Supervise batch preparation, charging, mixing, and distillation as applicable.
• Ensure targets meet quality and efficiency standards.
• Coordinate with QC, QA, Maintenance, Stores and EHS.
• Maintain SOPs, safety guidelines, and 5S in production area.
• Identify deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Record batch manufacturing and consumption details.
• Oversee shift operating staff and contract workers.

Skills

Chemical engineering fundamentals

Batch processing

Process control

Industrial safety

Analytical skills

Documentation and reporting

Shift work

Education

B.E. / B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and execute daily production activities as per the production plan and schedule.

• Supervise chemical manufacturing processes, including batch preparation, charging, mixing, reaction, filtration, distillation, and packing, as applicable.

• Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining product quality and process efficiency.

• Monitor process parameters such as temperature, pressure, pH, reaction time, and material ratios.

• Coordinate with Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), Maintenance, Stores, and EHS teams to ensure smooth production operations.

• Ensure proper handling, storage, and transfer of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process instructions, and safety guidelines.

• Ensure compliance with chemical handling procedures, PPE requirements, and plant safety standards.

• Identify process deviations, troubleshoot production issues, and implement corrective actions.

• Minimize material wastage, production losses, and equipment downtime.

• Maintain production records, batch manufacturing records, shift reports, and consumption details.

• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate preventive maintenance activities.

• Ensure proper housekeeping and implementation of 5S practices in the production area.

• Support process improvement initiatives to improve productivity, yield, and operational efficiency.

• Supervise and coordinate operators and contract workers, where applicable.

Educational Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering.

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering may be considered based on the role requirements and relevant experience.

Experience

• Freshers or candidates with relevant experience in chemical manufacturing, depending on the position level.

• Experience in specialty chemicals, batch processing, or industrial chemical production will be an added advantage.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals and manufacturing processes.

• Understanding of batch processing, material balance, and process control.

• Knowledge of chemical plant equipment and industrial safety practices.

• Good analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and production operators.

• Good documentation, communication, and reporting skills.

• Willingness to work in rotational shifts, if required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of daily and monthly production targets.

• Production yield and process efficiency.

• Reduction in material wastage and process losses.

• Product quality and batch rejection rate.

• Equipment utilization and downtime reduction.

• Compliance with safety procedures and SOPs.

• Timely completion of production documentation.