Production Manager

Job Description:

Job title:
Production Manager, Nandesari

Name of job holder:

Department/service:
Operations / Manufacturing

Signature job holder & date:

Signature hierarchical head & date:
Plant Manager – Nandesari

Signature functional head & date:
Director – Manufacturing, India

A. Purpose /Role of the job /: Describe in 1 phrase what contribution the job is expected to
make to the organisation’s objectives
Lead the team to achieve operational excellence through Production activity with targeted
quantity and quality adhering to all SHE standards,
 Process optimization & best global practice transfer between sites (Utility consumption,
yield, efficiency).
 Substitute for Plant Manager in his absence to keep all processes delivering the expected
performance.
B. Environment/Context/Complexity of the job: Describe the most important internal and
external factors influencing the job
Internal: Compliance with quality standard ISO-9001 and adherence to Environment Management
System (ISO -14001:2004)
Knowledge of certification and compliance of Energy standard ISO-50001 for efficient use of energy.
Strictly meeting conditions of “Consent to Operate” set by GPCB/MOEF
External: Support Factory Manager in meeting all the statutory requirements of law/regulations, liaison with
Statutory Authorities, Factory Inspectorate, GPCB, Ministry of Labour, Law enforcing authority, Disaster
Management group, neighboring industry.
C. Responsibilities/ Accountabilities of the job: Describe the main results expected from the
job
1. Key Result Areas: Key Result Areas: Incident free operations, Adherence to INEOS Styrolution SHE
guidelines, Compliance with local regulations.
Major Activities:
 Participate on regular safety training at site:
o Safety rules and guidelines
o Operating procedures
o Incident sharing and learning
o Permit to work and Risk Assessment, etc.
 Active support to the safety culture at site and work safely for incident free operation.
 Understand and follow annual SHE improvement plan for the site.
 Work in line with SHE KPIs and Targets set by management from time to time.
 Contribute to Behavior Based Safety (BBS) program at site.
o Participate on training at site to take BBSO to next level of reporting

 Support Site SHE committee to resolve safety issues and drive SHE performance.
 Be conscious that all incidents including Near Miss at site must be reported, investigated and
action items must be tracked to closure.
o Active use of KMS for incident reporting and investigation, MOC, action item tracking
o Collaborate to track and close all SHE related action items from audit, plant walkthroughs.
 Support the Asset Manager, responsible for the overall integrity of the site.
o Contribute to INEOS Styrolution Asset Care program.
o Take responsibility for maintaining the asset and integrity of the protective system.
 Follow site procedures aligned with INEOS Group Guidance Notes (IGGNs).
 Accountable for,
o Following and practicing INEOS 20 principles of Behavior Safety and Process Safety at
site through site rules and procedures.
o Following and practicing Life Saving Rules at site.
o Safety of other Employees, Contractors, Visitors and partners at site
o Following Permit to Work as per the site procedure.
o Following Management of Change (MOC) as per the site procedure
 Responsible for
o Participating in HAZOPs at site as per procedure
o Tracking action items from HAZOP to closure.
 Work in compliance with all legal regulations.
o Adherence to site licenses and permits.
 Participate on the INEOS Styrolution Sustainability program at site.
 Stop work whenever there is an unsafe condition and immediately inform the Shift Leader and/or
Head of Department.
 Directly intervene with those in your working area not using PPE or not following INEOS Styrolution
standards and procedures.
 Maintain the respective workplace in order and clean, as per best practices of housekeeping.
Outcome:
Zero incident/accident in the plant.
2. Key Result Areas: Production Plan and Control
Major Activities:
 Communicate the plan and manage people to achieve production targets and objectives at
different stages of process -- ensuring SHE compliance.
 Support Plant Manager in ensuring production of different grades meeting stringent quality
standards as per sales forecast.
 Track and optimize transitions to reduce downtime and scrap/waste materials.
 Plan and implement startup & shut down activities of the plants including shut down maintenance
activities to ensure smooth operation of the plant in alignment with sales requirements. Review
and update the procedures on a regular basis on the learnings of each startup/shutdown.
Outcome:
Production volume as per S&OP requirement and improved yield.
3. Key Result Areas: Control abnormal situations
Major Activities:
 Prepare the team to handle emergencies and critical situations in terms of process and chemical
hazards through tabletop discussions and simulated situations.
 Be aware and be prepared to handle contingencies.
 Plan the backup option and ensure all required safety and back up devices and systems are
readily available and functioning well in good condition.
Outcome:

Team prepared to handle onsite or offsite emergencies – calm & prepared in a crisis situation.

4. Key Result Areas: Monitor and continuous improvement of process in alignment with GTO and R&D
Major Activities:
 Identify areas of improvement in process engineering, utility management and effluent
generation/treatment.
 Develop and complete GOM plus templates capturing the opportunities and actual
savings/improvements obtained.
 Identify and capture in GOM plus improvements to sustainability (water, air, fuel, etc.)
 Conduct trials through DOE process to improve quality of P60 rubber powder and ABS final
products.
Outcome:
Continuous improvement in various areas of manufacturing process and utilities.
5. Key Result Areas: Plant Performance
Major Activities:
 Controlling/Achieving target of KPI Report, material balance, specific consumption of RM and
Utilities, SAP. Make sure that all safety and quality procedures and instructions are implemented
in the department – through training, records of training, and in plant observations of activities.
 Maintain harmonious industrial relations within his Department.
 Preparation of Production & KPI reports.
 Planning & Coordination with global & local SAP teams & consultants, Service desk team,
Regional coordinators to ensure plant information is flowing well and up to date, reflecting true
operations.
Outcome:
Improvement on plant performance (Reliability and Availability).
6. Key Result Areas: Lead role for QMS – Production and various audit compliance
Major Activities:
 Track compliance with Styrolution India’s Quality Management System (QM – ISO 9001/14001) –
Production .Timely execution and track of various audit compliance
 Documentation for ISO 9001 & 14001 & other safety & insurance audits.
Outcome:
Processes monitoring for continual improvement of performance and SHE compliance.

D. Dimensions: Describe the most representative figures of the job (for example: number of
staff, budget you’re responsible for, number of projects, ..)

Facts Number or amount in €
Nandesari Production (Rubber & Compounding) 27 KT rubber and 14KT Compounded product
Total personnel on site under Production Manager 100

Supervision of staff: Give the number of people you supervise (“Direct” means that they report
directly to you, “Indirect” means they report to someone who reports to you.)

Direct Indirect Total
07 93 100

E. Main contacts /Interfaces: What are the internal en external contacts you have, necessary
for reaching your results?
Who Frequency of
contacts

My role in those
contacts 1
 Responsible
 Accountable
 Consulted
 Informed

Purpose of contacts

SHE On daily basis R, I SHE compliance
Quality On daily basis R, I Quality of product
Production team On daily basis R, A, C, I Production activities
Projects Need based R, C, I For projects at site
SCM Need based R, C, I Raw material &
production planning,
procurement, logistics
and dispatch.
HR/IR Need based R, C, I Employee matters
Govt. offices like
DISH,GPCB,GIDC

Need based R, C Statutory compliances
Auditors Need based R, C, I Coordination in audit

F. Required profile:
Level of education & Knowledge:
 Bachelor of Engineering from reputed institute (prefer Chem. or Polymer)
Experience in general:
 Min. 10 years of work experience in chemical or similar industries.
Technical skills:
 Thorough knowledge of Continuous and Batch processes, DCS Operations, HAZOP, P&ID study,
IMS documents
Competencies, Behavioral skills: (acc. to competency profile and required level of descriptions)
 Safety mindset for self and others
 Leadership and coaching skills
 Team player and learning attitude
 Effective Communication : Good written and oral communication skills
 People Management

1 R – Responsible for getting tasks done (in terms of practically doing things)
A – Accountable for the task (approver of costs)
C – Consulted for the task
I – Informed about the task

Legal Training requirements:
 No Legal trainings required for this position.
Job Requirements:
 Must be able to climb ladders and stairs
 Walking up to 8 hours
G. Performance indicators: Describe the criteria allowing to measure to what extent the
results are achieved - related to the accountabilities
 SHE KPIs
 Legal compliance
 Reliability of plant
 Good communication with all
 Operation discipline: Housekeeping
 Production volume as per S&OP requirement and improved yield.