Senior Plant Operator

Adama Agricultural Solutions; Dahej; On-site; INR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Adama Agricultural Solutions in Dahej invites applications for a Production Sr. Operator to oversee formulation plant operations, monitor processes, and ensure adherence to quality, safety, and productivity standards on the shop floor.

The role requires guiding junior operators, training team members, and maintaining accurate logs, with a focus on 5S/Kaizen and efficient use of materials and equipment.

Qualifications

• Oversee production operations on shop floor per SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Environment, Health & Safety standards.
• Guide junior operators for effective plant performance.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and control production equipment as per SOPs.
• Supervise day-to-day production activities on the shop floor.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Environment, Health & Safety standards.
• Coordinate with shift executives for production targets.
• Assist in all the operational issues on shopfloor.
• Maintain accurate records, logbooks, and reports.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and escalation to maintenance if required.
• Train, mentor, and guide junior operators.
• Ensure optimal utilization of raw materials, manpower, and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement activities (5S, Kaizen).

Skills

Production processes

Equipment handling

SOPs

ISO/QMS

GMP

Communication

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Record keeping

Basic computer skills

Education

Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, or related field

Job description

Role : Production Sr. Operator

Team : Formulation Plant, Dahej

Role & responsibilities

To oversee and support production operations, ensuring smooth running of processes, adherence to quality, safety, and productivity standards, and guiding junior operators for effective plant performance.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, and control production equipment as per SOPs.
• Supervise day-to-day production activities on the shop floor.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Environment, Health & Safety standards.
• Coordinate with shift executives for production targets.
• Assist in all the operational issues on shopfloor.
• Maintain accurate records, logbooks, and reports.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and escalation to maintenance if required.
• Train, mentor, and guide junior operators.
• Ensure optimal utilization of raw materials, manpower, and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement activities (5S, Kaizen).

Functional Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of production processes, equipment handling, and operational parameters.
• Understanding of safety practices, hazard identification, and emergency handling.
• Ability to read and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Basic knowledge of quality standards (ISO/QMS, GMP, etc.).
• Good communication and leadership skills for guiding a team.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Record keeping and basic computer skills.

Preferred candidate profile

• Core Education: Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, or related field.
• Core Experience in agrochemical industry.