Dhanuka - Operations Aggregator - Manufacturing Operations

Key Responsibilities :

Production Management :

• Lead day-to-day production operations to ensure achievement of business objectives and production targets.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies aimed at improving operational efficiency, productivity, and cost optimization.
• Monitor plant performance indicators and initiate corrective actions to enhance throughput and minimize operational bottlenecks.
• Ensure adherence to production plans, schedules, and delivery commitments.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce waste.

Production Planning & Execution :

• Plan, organize, direct, and control production activities to meet output requirements within defined timelines.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machinery, utilities, raw materials, and other resources.
• Coordinate closely with planning, procurement, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Review production schedules regularly and adjust priorities based on business requirements.
• Track production metrics and identify opportunities for process improvements.

Operational Efficiency & Cost Optimization :

• Develop strategies to enhance plant efficiency while maintaining minimal manufacturing costs.
• Analyze operational data and implement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce downtime, and optimize resource consumption.
• Drive continuous improvement programs focused on yield enhancement, process reliability, and cost reduction.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or other operational excellence methodologies.

Quality Management :

• Ensure production activities comply with established quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor product quality and implement corrective and preventive actions where necessary.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams to address process deviations and quality concerns.
• Promote a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement throughout the plant.

Resource Management :

• Ensure adequate availability of manpower, materials, equipment, facilities, and utilities to support production activities.
• Optimize workforce deployment to maximize operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure machinery reliability and equipment readiness.
• Support workforce capability development through training and performance improvement initiatives.

Safety, Health & Environment (EHS) :

• Foster a strong safety culture across manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with all plant safety procedures, environmental regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain a safe working environment through proactive risk assessments and implementation of safety measures.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and safety improvement programs.

Stakeholder Management :

• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders including Production, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Commercial teams.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders such as vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure operational continuity.
• Present production updates, operational performance reports, and improvement initiatives to management.
• Drive alignment between manufacturing objectives and broader business goals.
• MBA will be an added advantage.

Experience :

• 10 - 12 years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations within :

• 1. Agrochemicals
• 2. Chemicals
• 3. Crop Protection
• 4. FMCG industries

• Candidates from the Agrochemical or Chemical industry will be strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in leading production teams and managing large-scale manufacturing operations.

Technical Competencies :

• Strong understanding of production planning, process optimization, and manufacturing systems.
• Expertise in plant operations, capacity planning, and resource management.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or operational excellence practices.
• Familiarity with safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in production monitoring tools and manufacturing performance metrics