Shift Executive

Navin Fluorine International; Surat; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Navin Fluorine International is seeking a Shift In-Charge to manage all manufacturing activities on the assigned shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted plant operations. You will supervise operators, coordinate with maintenance, monitor process performance, and drive adherence to SOPs and QMS.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost control, and compliance with ISO standards, PTW, and environmental guidelines; you will prepare shift reports and handover notes and mentor junior

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations and supervise operators, technicians, and contract manpower to ensure smooth and efficient plant functioning.
• Achieve shift-wise production targets in line with monthly and annual production plans while maintaining required quality standards.
• Monitor critical process parameters through DCS/PLC systems and field observations to ensure stable plant operation.
• Record process data, operating parameters, process deviations, and production details in logbooks and shift reports.
• Identify process abnormalities, troubleshoot operational issues, and initiate corrective actions to minimize production losses.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, BMRs, and Work Instructions.
• Monitor raw material consumption, product yield, recovery rates, and utility usage to achieve cost and efficiency targets.
• Coordinate with Quality Control and Quality Assurance for sampling, testing, batch release, and product quality compliance.
• Ensure compliance with PTW systems including Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, Height Work, Line Breaking, and Electrical Isolation permits.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring proper use of PPE, compliance with safety procedures, and reporting of unsafe acts and conditions.
• Participate in incident investigations, near-miss reporting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and breakdown maintenance with Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation departments.
• Ensure optimum equipment utilization and minimize downtime by proactive monitoring of plant equipment and utilities.
• Monitor and control effluent generation, emissions, waste handling, and other environmental aspects in accordance with EHS guidelines.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and implement 5S practices; prepare daily production reports, shift handover notes, material consumption reports, and MIS documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other applicable management system requirements.
• Participate in plant start-up, shutdown, turnaround, and commissioning activities as per approved procedures.
• Coordinate with Stores and SCM teams for timely availability of raw materials, packing materials, and consumables.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs, improve yields, and increase process efficiency.
• Train and guide operators on safe operating practices, SOP compliance, and process improvements.
• Ensure effective shift communication and smooth handover of plant status, ongoing activities, and critical issues to incoming shifts.

Job description

The Shift In-Charge is responsible for managing and controlling all manufacturing activities during the assigned shift to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted plant operations. The role involves supervising operators, coordinating with maintenance and utility teams, monitoring process performance, achieving production targets, ensuring product quality, and maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead shift operations and supervise operators, technicians, and contract manpower to ensure smooth and efficient plant functioning.
• Achieve shift-wise production targets in line with monthly and annual production plans while maintaining required quality standards.
• Monitor critical process parameters through DCS/PLC systems and field observations to ensure stable plant operation.
• Record process data, operating parameters, process deviations, and production details in logbooks and shift reports.
• Identify process abnormalities, troubleshoot operational issues, and initiate corrective actions to minimize production losses.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), and Work Instructions.
• Monitor raw material consumption, product yield, recovery rates, and utility usage to achieve cost and efficiency targets.
• Coordinate with Quality Control and Quality Assurance teams for sampling, testing, batch release, and product quality compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems including Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, Height Work, Line Breaking, and Electrical Isolation permits.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring proper use of PPE, compliance with safety procedures, and reporting of unsafe acts and conditions.
• Participate in incident investigations, near-miss reporting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and breakdown maintenance activities with Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation departments.
• Ensure optimum equipment utilization and minimize downtime by proactive monitoring of plant equipment and utilities.
• Monitor and control effluent generation, emissions, waste handling, and other environmental aspects in accordance with EHS guidelines.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and implement 5S practices within plant operating areas. Prepare daily production reports, shift handover notes, material consumption reports, and MIS documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other applicable management system requirements.
• Participate in plant start-up, shutdown, turnaround, and commissioning activities as per approved procedures.
• Coordinate with Stores and SCM teams for timely availability of raw materials, packing materials, and consumables.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity, reducing costs, improving yields, and increasing process efficiency.
• Train and guide operators on safe operating practices, SOP compliance, and process improvements.
• Ensure effective shift communication and smooth handover of plant status, ongoing activities, and critical issues to incoming shifts.