Shift Leader - Armagel XG

2800 Armacell India Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Armacell India Private Limited is seeking a Shift Leader to drive production activities for AXG product lines, ensuring targets, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The role focuses on optimizing resources, coordinating daily production, and executing KPI tracking for OEE, yield, and scrap reduction.

You will lead safety compliance, SOP adherence, 5S, and line-level problem solving, while supporting maintenance, shift handovers, and cross-functional collaboration across SCM, planning,

Qualifications

• Diploma/BE in engineering (Mechanical/Production/Chemical).
• 3–5 years experience as Shift Leader in a Chemical Manufacturing unit preferred.
• Strong execution, coordination, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Safety, compliance & 5S: ensure SOP adherence, PPE and risk assessments.
• Production coordination: meet daily plans, optimize manpower, machines, and materials.
• Monitor line performance and drive KPI improvements (OEE, yield, scrap, OTIF).
• Support maintenance, shift handovers, and cross-functional coordination with SCM/QA.

Skills

Execution

Coordination

Problem-solving

People management

Teamwork

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Safety leadership

Education

BE/Diploma in engineering

Tools

SAP

Production reporting

Job description

Armacell provides numerous and diverse career opportunities. Add your talent to ours and make a difference around the world!

Purpose of the Job: To drive production activities for Armagel AXG product lines ensuring achievement of production targets with optimum utilization of resources, adherence to highest Safety & quality standards, and continuous improvement in productivity, yield, and cost.

Ensure adherence to WCM / WAM.

Key Dimensions: Material Loss Reduction / Yield Improvement: As per Budget OEE / Productivity WCM / WAM Activities: As per plan, Active participation in OE Pillar, EWO, QK, SOP, OPLs etc.

Executing Projects PAP Project execution: To deliver savings from Vale Added lines by improving efficiencies 5S Implementation.

Description of main tasks: The Incumbent is responsible for the following tasks:

• Safety, Compliance & 5S Ensure strict discipline on safety Define SOPs, ensure adherence. PPE, EHS tags must be followed. Develop and adhere Risk Assessment, HIRA, Aspect/Impact documentation Ensure compliance with statutory and company requirements Ensure no Safety incident should happen. Close all the incidents with SRCAs.
• Production Coordination & Execution Coordinate daily production activities to meet production plans Ensure effective utilization of manpower, machines, and materials Support and Guide shift team in execution and ensure smooth shift operations Monitor line performance and take corrective actions to meet targets KPI Monitoring & Delivery Track and drive key performance indicators such as: OEE / Productivity Yield and Scrap Reduction OTIF Adhering SLA Identify losses in Process and execute the Projects to reduce those Drive WCM / WAM initiatives
• Quality & Process Control Ensure adherence to SOPs, control plan and process parameter Deliver superior Quality products Support Trials, Process Stabilization, New Product Development Cross-Functional Coordination Maintenance for breakdowns and preventive maintenance Quality/Lab/Process for trials, approvals, and process control SCM/Planning for production scheduling and material availability Vendors: For all requirements People & Shift Support Ensure manpower planning and allocation Develop AIT team, lead AIT programme Ensure Safety and Discipline compliance. To communicate effectively and assertively to avoid conflicts at workplace. Support Shift Leaders with relieving Plan contract Manpower Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization Drive Yield improvement Initiatives Headcount optimization Kaizen and WCM / WAM initiatives Execute PAP Projects Reporting & Documentation Prepare and maintain daily production reports Prepare and circulate weekly / monthly Value-Added lines performance Ensure the regular Posting of transactions in ERP system (SAP)

Job Specifications

• Professional Education Diploma/BE in any Engineering Mechanical/Production/Chemical field.
• Professional Experience (how long)? 3 - 5 Yrs In which areas? Experience in the role of Shift Leader in a Chemical Manufacturing unit is preferred.
• Skills & Competencies Strong execution and coordination skills Problem-solving and analytical ability People management and teamwork Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing / continuous improvement Good communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of SAP or production reporting systems preferred Ability to work in shifts and handle shopfloor challenges Result-oriented and proactive approach Language skills English, Hindi, Marathi or any other Indian Language.
• Comments / Additional requirements Experienced in dynamic and fast-paced work environments. Experience in SAP would help Required to work in 3 shifts including night shift Time Type: Full time

As the inventors of flexible elastomeric foams for equipment insulation purposes, Armacell develops innovative and safe thermal, acoustic and mechanical solutions. By enabling energy efficiency for equipment we validate our global leadership in flexible technical foams. We drive substitution and innovation for our indirect customers and use world-class practices to strengthen our premium brand position. We grow by providing valuable solutions offering reliable, certified performance. Our high-caliber employees make all the difference in generating added value for customers. We empower our employees to positively impact our company and the communities we work with. We drive their performance thanks to aligned goals, while identifying and developing their talents. We create a culture of innovation in order to develop leading product and system solutions enabling our employees to Make a difference around the world.