Production Shift Incharge

SNF; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SNF is seeking a Production Shift In Charge in Visakhapatnam to supervise shift production activities, ensuring safe operations, adherence to SOPs, and quality compliance. The role focuses on manpower utilization, process monitoring, and achieving production targets while maintaining housekeeping and safety standards.

You will coordinate with QA, Planning, and Warehouse teams to ensure timely material availability, perform KAIZEN initiatives, and train operators on SOPs, MSDS, and PPE usage.

Qualifications

• Diploma or B.Tech in Chemical engineering or related field.
• Relevant experience in Chemical/Polymer/Process Manufacturing industry preferred.
• Familiarity with DCS, SOPs, MSDS and safety norms.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift production activities and ensure safe operations.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, permits and safety guidelines during the shift.
• Coordinate with QA, Planning and Warehouse to ensure material availability and quality compliance.
• Conduct toolbox talks and training for operators on procedures and PPE usage.
• Monitor process parameters and equipment performance to meet targets.

Skills

DCS operations

Batch process monitoring

SOPs & MSDS

PPE safety compliance

Team shift management

Problem solving

ERP documentation

KAIZEN & 5S

Quality systems

Education

Diploma / B.Tech in Chemical

Chemical/Polymer/process industry experience

Tools

DCS

ERP

Job description

Designation

Production Shift In Charge

Job Purpose

To supervise and coordinate shift production activities by ensuring safe operations, adherence to SOPs, quality compliance, manpower utilization, process monitoring, and timely achievement of production targets while maintaining Good Housekeeping and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure zero safety deviations and compliance with all plant systems, SOPs, permits, and safety guidelines during the shift.
2. Monitor, record, and report Near Miss incidents, unsafe conditions/acts, leakages, and spillages on shift basis.
3. Ensure strict adherence to PPE requirements by self and subordinate employees.
4. Conduct Toolbox Talks / PEP Talks at the beginning of every shift and before non-routine activities.
5. Monitor and ensure safe handling and disposal of hazardous waste generated during the shift.
6. Generate and implement at least one KAIZEN / continuous improvement initiative every month.
7. Create awareness and provide training to operators on systems, SOPs, MSDS, PPE usage, and operational guidelines.
8. Attend all scheduled trainings and ensure team participation as required.
9. Guide and support operators to achieve production targets within standard batch cycle time.
10. Monitor critical process parameters, tank loading/unloading operations, and equipment performance through DCS.
11. Ensure zero quality non-compliance in in-process and final product samples in coordination with QC.
12. Coordinate with Warehouse and Planning teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packing materials.
13. Ensure FIFO compliance for RM, Packing Materials, and FG consumption and proper ERP postings.
14. Verify and ensure all production-related documents, checklists, and registers are updated online accurately.
15. Ensure proper storage and maintenance of RM, FG, and packing materials on the shop floor.
16. Coordinate with Engineering and Maintenance teams to minimize downtime and production delays.
17. Ensure implementation and maintenance of Good Housekeeping and 5S practices in the work area.
18. Monitor optimum utilization of manpower, utilities, equipment, and process resources.
19. Report deviations related to SOPs, checklists, and operational procedures immediately.
20. Participate in Quality and Safety Incident investigations and support CAPA implementation.
21. Perform any other responsibilities assigned by management related to production operations and plant performance.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of DCS operations and batch process monitoring
• Understanding of SOPs, MSDS, PPE, and safety compliance
• Team handling and shift management skills
• Problem-solving and coordination abilities
• Knowledge of FIFO, ERP documentation, and production records
• Awareness of Quality Systems, 5S, and KAIZEN practices

Educational Qualification

• Diploma / B.Tech in Chemical
• Relevant experience in Chemical / Polymer / Process Manufacturing Industry preferred.