Production Supervisor

PI Industries Ltd; Jambusar; On-site; INR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

PI Industries Ltd. in Gujarat is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Production department in Jambusar. The role requires establishing objectives, guiding a team, and managing daily operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production of agro-chemical/API products.

The ideal candidate has a B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry or a Chemical diploma, with 3–9 years of experience in production and familiarity with SAP and quality management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master level chemistry or chemical diploma required.
• 3–9 years of experience in production department.
• Experience in agro-fine-chemicals/API industry preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP and quality systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish daily, weekly and monthly objectives and communicate to staff.
• Manage workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.
• Guide and coach employees, monitor productivity and safety compliance.
• Oversee plant operations, maintenance scheduling and process safety practices.
• Monitor processes, troubleshoot equipment and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate production records and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production process knowledge

Inventory management

Quality management systems

DCS operation

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. Chemistry or Diploma (Chemical)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Description

• Business Division: CSM Agchem
• Department: Production
• Location: Jambusar
• Position Title: Production Supervisor
• Level: Junior Staff
• Reporting To: Plant Head

Position Purpose

The Supervisor will be responsible for establishing daily, weekly and monthly objectives and communicating them to employees. Manage the workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules. Guide and coach employees, monitoring their productivity. Oversee safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance.

Strategic Responsibilities

• System management related to plant operations.
• Maintain operation as per ISO standards.
• Maintain systems, guidelines, procedures and formats as per need.
• Ensure record keeping and its utilization for improvements.

Operational Responsibilities

• Monitor and control chemical processes, equipment, and machinery to ensure efficient and safe operation as per the define procedure.
• Understanding of DCS operation.
• Production planning, control and executing batches, optimization in plant.
• Supervising of batches charging and verification of RM quantity as per SOP
• Handling of solvent recovery process.
• Basic knowledge of process safety standards (MSDS) & general industry standards
• Basic operation of Vacuum distillation & atmosphere distillation.
• Maintain accurate records of production processes, equipment performance, and quality control data.
• Identify and resolve production issues, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and implement corrective actions
• Operating of GLR and SS reactor, Centrifugal pump, piston pump, vacuum pump, Jet Ejector system.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Safety And Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, identify potential hazards, and implement safety measures to prevent accidents.
• Provide safety training and education to plant personnel.

Quality Control

• Monitor and maintain product quality by conducting in-process quality checks and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, and implement corrective actions to prevent future problems.

People Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth working of the shift to achieve high productivity and safety level
• Encourage supervisors/operators to participate in suggestion scheme

Education Qualification

B.Sc./ M.Sc. Chemistry or Diploma (Chemical)

Work Experience

3-9 years of experience in production department

Industry to be Hired from

Agro-Fine-Chemicals/API

Functional Competencies

• Production Process Knowledge
• Knowledge of Inventory Management
• Knowledge and Experience in Quality Management Systems and conducting Quality Audits
• Knowledge of SAP

Interaction Complexity and Team Work

Interaction

Frequency

Purpose of Interaction

Plant Head, Deputy Plant Head & Shift In charge Daily Discuss any technical or other issues of the Plant share progress report on batches produced

External

NA