Production Incharge Supervisor

Manipal Specialty Chemicals Private Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Manipal Specialty Chemicals Private Limited in Mumbai seeks an experienced Production Planning and Warehouse Leader to drive end-to-end production scheduling, contract manufacturing management, and warehouse operations. You will coordinate with QA/QC, R&D and supply chain, enforce EHS standards, and push continuous improvement through KPI tracking and MIS reporting.

The role requires 5–10 years in specialty chemicals, a relevant engineering degree, and hands-on SAP/ERP proficiency, with a focus

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in specialty chemicals or emulsion products.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology.
• Strong knowledge of SAP/ERP and inventory control.
• Proven ability to lead warehouse operations and 3PL/contract warehouses.
• Experience implementing EHS compliance and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production schedules to optimize resource utilization.
• Manage production activities with contract manufacturers to meet output and quality.
• Enforce quality control standards and coordinate with R&D for COA.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and conduct regular safety training.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Prepare production reports and maintain records of inventory and material usage.
• Plan and manage warehouse operations, lead 3PL/contract warehouse performance.
• Coordinate with Procurement, QA/QC, R&D and Sales to ensure material availability.

Skills

Production Planning

Contract Manufacturing Management

Inventory & Warehouse Control

Cost Management

Supply Chain Coordination

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Vendor Management

SAP/ERP

EHS & Compliance

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering / Technology (Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial/Production)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning:

• Collaborate with the production planning department to develop and implement production schedules, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet deadlines.

2. Production Management:

• Managing production activities through contract manufacturing partners to ensure planned output, quality, cost efficiency, timely delivery, and adherence to agreed production schedules and specifications.

3. Quality Control:

• Enforce and maintain quality control standards throughout the production process.
• Implement measures to identify and rectify any deviations from quality standards.
• To ensure quality check of every batch and share it with R&D team for COA preparation

4. Safety Compliance:

• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions for production staff.

5. Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to implement changes and optimize production workflows.

6. Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare regular production reports detailing key performance indicators, production outputs, and any issues encountered.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities, including inventory levels and raw material usage.

7. Warehousing Management

• Strategically plan and manage warehouse operations to ensure optimum utilisation of space, manpower, infrastructure and resources.
• Lead and monitor 3PL/contract warehouse operations, ensuring adherence to agreed SLAs, service levels, cost and operational standards.
• Establish and monitor inventory control systems, including stock accuracy, batch traceability, FIFO/FEFO, ageing and reconciliation.
• Develop warehouse capacity and infrastructure plans in line with business growth, inventory levels and future requirements.
• Drive cost optimisation through efficient space utilisation, manpower planning, inventory movement and logistics management.
• Ensure effective coordination with Procurement, Production, Quality, Sales, Finance and Logistics for uninterrupted material availability and dispatch.
• Monitor inventory ageing, slow-moving/obsolete stocks, material losses and discrepancies, and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, statutory, quality and internal control requirements across warehouse operations.
• Lead warehouse audits, stock verification and reconciliation, ensuring timely closure of identified gaps.
• Manage and develop warehouse teams, including performance management, capability building and resource planning.
• Identify and mitigate operational, inventory, safety and supply-chain risks associated with warehousing activities.

Skills Required

• Production Planning
• Contract Manufacturing Management
• Inventory & Warehouse Control
• Cost Management
• Supply Chain Coordination
• Team Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Vendor Management
• SAP/ERP
• EHS & Compliance

Technical/Functional Proficiency Required

• Production planning, scheduling and contract manufacturing management
• End-to-end warehouse and inventory management
• Raw material, finished goods and packaging material management
• Inventory planning, FIFO/FEFO, batch traceability and stock reconciliation
• Production capacity, yield, productivity and conversion-cost management
• 3PL/contract warehouse and logistics management
• Material planning and coordination with Procurement, QA/QC, R&D and Sales
• SAP/ERP-based inventory and production management
• Quality, EHS and statutory compliance
• KPI monitoring, MIS reporting and data-based decision making
• Root-cause analysis, troubleshooting and continuous process improvement
• Cost optimisation and efficient utilisation of manpower, warehouse space and production capacity

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering / Technology, preferably in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Production or related discipline.

Experience Level (If applicable)

• 5-10 years in specialty chemicals/ emulsion products