Production Supervisor

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: - Leading and supervising a team of production operators, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure a skilled and motivated workforce. - Work closely with production planner to develop and execute production schedules. - Work closely with warehouse team to ensure timely and accurate issuance of all raw materials to production shop floor. - Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing activities across various production departments within the Plant (Solvent Production, Acid Production, Distillation - spent recovery) and remote Acid production site. - Ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations. - Implementing and maintaining safety protocols and procedures, conducting regular safety audits, and addressing any identified issues promptly. - Collaborating with production engineers and quality assurance teams to identify and resolve any quality-related issues. - Collaborating with the facility & maintenance team for preventive maintenance schedules, troubleshooting equipment problems, and ensuring minimal downtime through effective maintenance strategies. - Monitoring and managing production operational costs, including labour, materials, and utilities, to optimize efficiency and profitability. - Identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing strategies to reduce expenses without compromising quality or safety. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, procurement, and logistics, to ensure seamless coordination and communication across departments as required. - Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) across production, quality, safety, and efficiency metrics. - Engage in ISO compliance and customer audit processes and ensure timely follow-up to close any identified findings. - Support 8D and MOC report preparation, safety-related investigations, and follow up on assigned action items. - Responsible for generating production reports in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to support presentations, performance reviews and management reporting. - Responsible for supporting and managing indirect production activities, such as waste management, packaging and dip-tube cleaning, and the execution of small-scale projects. - Performs other duties as assigned by Deputy Plant Manager. Experience, Qualification and other information: - Diploma or bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field /or similar discipline is preferred. - Minimum 5 years of experience in production supervision, preferably in chemical, petrochemical, or related manufacturing industries. - Strong knowledge of chemical processes, safety standards, and manufacturing best practices. - Candidates with relevant experience in warehousing or logistics may be considered even without the stated academic qualifications. - Be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). - Responding to Emergencies in the Workplace. - Ability to be exposed to various chemicals and compounds including fumes and smells [Hazardous chemicals].