Production Manager

Clariant SE; Uppari Domadugu; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long term growth opportunity

Work-Life Balance

Group Medical Insurance

Annual Bonus Plan

On-Site Health Center

Job summary

Clariant is seeking a Production Manager for its onsite plant in Bonthapally, Andhra Pradesh, India. The role focuses on safe, efficient day-to-day operations, manufacturing planning, and OTIF delivery while leading process improvements and sustainability initiatives with the technical team.

You will drive planning, scheduling, maintenance coordination, and team development, ensuring incident investigations and cost savings are pursued effectively. A strong chemistry background is required.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. (chemistry) 15 - 20 years of experience in chemical / Pharma API Industry
• M.Sc. (chemistry) 10-15 years of experience in chemical / Pharma API Industry
• B. Tech. (chemical) 8-12 years of experience in chemical / Pharma API Industry

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of people, environment and plant in day-to-day operations.
• Lead planning, scheduling and execution of manufacturing operations and meet OTIF.
• Work with the plant maintenance team to accommodate and complete planned preventive maintenance activities.
• Train and develop plant team members to create effective teams and efficient shift production.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement them with support from the Plant Manager.
• Drive and implement continuous improvement and capacity enhancement projects.
• Good knowledge of Management of Change, Work Permit Systems and LOTO.
• Drive sustainable projects for reduction of VOC, water, energy in the processes and meet the targets.
• Apply knowledge of Process Hazard Analysis and Workplace Hazard Analysis.
• Plan and execute trial batches for new products/processes in coordination with the technical team.

Education

B.Sc. (chemistry)

M.Sc. (chemistry)

B. Tech. (chemical)

Job description

Job ID: 41878 | Location: Bonthapally, Andhra Pradesh, India | Work Model: Onsite

Production Manager is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient day-to-day plant operations while delivering manufacturing plans in line with OTIF requirements. The role should lead production planning, scheduling, execution, team development and continuous improvement initiatives. Participate in Process Hazard analysis and implementation of control measures. Lead and drive sustainability, capacity enhancement, cost-saving projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of people, environment and plant in day-to-day operations.
• Lead planning, scheduling and execution of manufacturing operations and meet OTIF.
• Work with the plant maintenance team to accommodate and complete planned preventive maintenance activities.
• Train and develop plant team members to create effective teams and efficient shift production.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement them with support from the Plant Manager.
• Drive and implement continuous improvement and capacity enhancement projects.
• Good knowledge of Management of Change, Work Permit Systems and LOTO.
• Drive sustainable projects for reduction of VOC, water, energy in the processes and meet the targets.
• Apply knowledge of Process Hazard Analysis and Workplace Hazard Analysis.
• Plan and execute trial batches for new products/processes in coordination with the technical team.

Requirements

• Education:
• B.Sc. (chemistry) 15 - 20 years of experience in chemical / Pharma API Industry
• M.Sc. (chemistry) 10-15 years of experience in chemical / Pharma API Industry
• B. Tech. (chemical) 8-12 years of experience in chemical / Pharma API Industry

Our Offer

Company Culture

• Be part of an amazing team, who will be there to support you.
• A forward-looking company, with a culture of innovation and a strong portfolio in sustainable technologies.
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
• Long term growth opportunity
• Work-Life Balance
• Speak Up Culture
• Women's Inclusion Network of Clariant (WIN)
• Child Day Care facility fully sponsored by Clariant
• In-house Cafeteria & Subsidized meals
• Clariant-Sponsored Annual Health Check-Up
• Centralized Company Transport for Designated Routes (Regular shift)
• Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program
• Group Medical Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance and Life Insurance
• Maternity & Parental leave policies
• Performance-Based Competitive Annual Bonus Plan
• On-Site Occupational Health center.

• Read more about our commitment for people -download our Employment Standards Brochure

Your Contact

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

We at Clariant are aware of our responsibility. Our purpose greater chemistry - between people and planet describes the role we can play in the world if we align our thinking and all future decisions with it.