Shift Executive - Production

Solenis; Himachal Pradesh; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Solenis is seeking an operations professional to plan, schedule and monitor inbound movement of materials from suppliers, coordinate with purchasing, production and engineering, and develop specifications for new contract orders.

You will lead safety, quality and process excellence initiatives, run daily production plans in ERP (SAP), monitor batch performance, drive Lean and RCA, and mentor shift teams to ensure smooth plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce EHS protocols and conduct regular safety audits and training.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, ISO standards, and internal quality benchmarks.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Execute daily production plans and ensure timely booking in ERP (e.g., SAP).
• Monitor batch processing, line performance, and troubleshoot deviations.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing practices and implement Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for process optimization.
• Ensure established Operational process are implemented.
• Ensure procedures and practices for smooth plant operation in coordination with maintenance, Quality, Dispatch & Stores in relevant shifts.
• Knowledge about compressors, DM plants, DG sets and effluent treatment systems would be an added advantage.
• Monitor energy and water usage, and support sustainability targets.
• Ensure CIP usages, WIP management to reduce waste generation & effect on environment.
• Ensure smooth Effluent Treatment Plant Operation and Control effluent discharges from process, identify & implement techniques to improve various processes.
• Maintain accurate records for ISO, GMP, and statutory audits.
• Circulate daily MIS reports and track KPIs including OEE, yield and downtime.
• Support digital transformation initiatives for real-time data visibility.
• Plan and manage manpower allocation, shift rosters, and leave schedules.
• Mentor operators and contract staff; conduct performance reviews and skill assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Maintenance, Stores, HR) to resolve operational challenges.
• Lead Kaizen projects and drive cost reduction through process improvements.
• Support trials for new formulations, packaging, and equipment upgrades.
• Promote a culture of innovation and accountability across shifts.
• Lead actively Continuous Improvement activities in the plant through sub-team involving DMC & Contract workers and train them time to time as required
• Ensure set KPI’s are met by self & team (operators)
• Encourage adoption of digital tools for production monitoring, predictive maintenance, and real-time analytics to improve decision-making and reduce downtime.

Tools

SAP

Job description

Plans, schedules and monitors inbound movement of materials from suppliers | Determines material requirements and coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering | Develops specifications for new contract orders

About Solenis

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on partnering with water-intensive operations to solve complex water treatment, process improvement and hygiene challenges with advanced chemical and equipment solutions for consumer, industrial, institutional, food & beverage, and recreational pool and spa water markets.

The product portfolio of Solenis includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-arc monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis has been recognized as a Best Managed Company for 4 consecutive years and was named as 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner.

Key Responsibilities

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Enforce EHS protocols and conduct regular safety audits and training.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, ISO standards, and internal quality benchmarks.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

Production & Process Excellence

• Execute daily production plans and ensure timely booking in ERP (e.g., SAP).
• Monitor batch processing, line performance, and troubleshoot deviations.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing practices and implement Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for process optimization.
• Ensure established Operational process are implemented
• Ensure procedures and practices for smooth plant operation in co-ordination with stakeholders like maintenance, Quality, Dispatch & Stores in relevant shifts.

Utility & Infrastructure Oversight

• Knowledge about compressors, DM plants, DG sets and effluent treatment systems would be an added advantage
• Monitor energy and water usage, and support sustainability targets.
• Ensure CIP usages, WIP management to reduce waste generation & effect on environment
• Ensure smooth Effluent Treatment Plant Operation and Control effluent discharges from process, identify & implement techniques to improve various processes.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records for ISO, GMP, and statutory audits.
• Circulate daily MIS reports and track KPIs including OEE, yield and downtime.
• Support digital transformation initiatives for real-time data visibility.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Plan and manage manpower allocation, shift rosters, and leave schedules.
• Mentor operators and contract staff; conduct performance reviews and skill assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Maintenance, Stores, HR) to resolve operational challenges.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Lead Kaizen projects and drive cost reduction through process improvements.
• Support trials for new formulations, packaging, and equipment upgrades.
• Promote a culture of innovation and accountability across shifts.
• Lead actively Continuous Improvement activities in the plant through sub-team involving DMC & Contract workers and train them time to time as required
• Ensure set KPI’s are met by self & team (operators)
• Encourage adoption of digital tools for production monitoring, predictive maintenance, and real-time analytics to improve decision-making and reduce downtime.