Shift Incharge - Production

Job Description:

Purpose of the Role To schedule, operate, and monitor the production process of aroma chemicals (fragrance & flavour intermediates) in the plant, ensuring timely production in line with quality, safety, and output targets. Key Responsibilities 1. Production Planning & Execution • Prepare and implement daily/ shift wise production plans • Monitor batch scheduling, reactor loading/unloading • Ensure availability of RM/PM as per production orders (coordinate with RM Store) 2. Process Operations • Oversee unit operations such as reaction, distillation, filtration, and drying • Ensure adherence to SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) • Monitor as per BMR process parameters (temperature, pressure, pH, reaction time).Fill BMR and related documents on line. 3. Quality Coordination • Coordinate with QC/QA team for in-process sampling and testing • Support investigation of off-spec batches and rework/disposal process • Ensure accuracy and completeness of batch records 4. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) • Ensure PPE compliance, process safety, and safe handling of hazardous chemicals • Follow MSDS guidelines • Coordinate with the Fire/Safety team; report near-misses/incidents 5. Manpower & Shift Management • Supervise operators/helpers during shift and allocate work • Support training and skill development • Prepare shift handover reports 6. Equipment & Maintenance • Conduct routine checks on reactors, pumps, distillation columns, and other equipment • Coordinate with the maintenance team in case of breakdowns • Ensure adherence to the preventive maintenance schedule 7. Documentation & Reporting • Maintain daily production reports, yield reports, and batch records • Record waste/effluent generation data • Provide production status reports to management 8. Cost & Yield Control • Control RM consumption, yield, and wastage • Support process optimization to reduce production costs Qualification & Experience • Education:  Diploma/B.E/B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) • Experience: 2–6 years in aroma chemical/fine chemical/pharma/specialty chemical production • Technical Knowledge: Batch reactor operations, distillation, extraction, understanding of GMP/ISO standards Key Skills • Understanding of process and batch documentation • Team leadership and shift management • Problem-solving and decision-making ability • Awareness of safety and compliance • Proficiency with MS Excel/ERP software