Head - Oils & Fats Catalysts (OFC) Production

Job Title : Head - Oils & Fats Catalysts (OFC) Production

Entity : Evonik Catalysts India Pvt. Ltd.

Work Location : Dombivli

Reporting to : Head of Operations

About the Role: The Head - Oils & Fats Catalysts (OFC) Production will oversee the production processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards and operational efficiency while leading a team to achieve production goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Production KPIS: -

• Strategise & Plan for production of OFC (Nickel Recovery plant / Nickel Carobnate Plant & Reduction plant) as per schedule / requirements received from sales department.
• Ensure smooth operations of OFC (NRP / NCP & Reduction) for production of catalyst maintaining all the process parameters.
• To strictly adhere to standard Operation procedure manual.
• Co-ordinate with R&D/QC, & Store/Dispatch department as and when required.
• Efficient team handling for maximum output and better result.
• To train Team Shift leader in plant operation for quality output and work delegation.
• Checking of monthly stock & MIS records.
  
• Carry out trouble shooting on need basis, do the RCA and CAPA in coordination with cross functional team and ensure minimum or zero repetitive cases.

Maintenance KPI’S: -

• To follow up equipment’s preventive schedule for smooth production and reduce machine breakdown.
• Responsible for New project related to OFC/ Replacement of old equipment.
• Check and follow for action tracker register.
• Active participation in monthly Production maintenance coordination meeting.

EHSQ KPI’S: -

• Ensure all activities are carried out as per statutory compliance requirement in OFC and ZLD plant.
• Ensure that all ISO audit finding to be close with appropriate action.
• Follow up of ESTER and JSA points to close.
• Hazop study and related points to be close.
• Ensure plant pollution equipment are operational and emissions are as per prescribed standards.
• Identify training requirement and coordinate with ESH function/impart training.
• To adhere and monitor that all required safety standards are followed in plant as per process requirement.
• Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment.

Training KPI’S: -

• Verify and approve skill matrix prepare by production manager.
• Train team leader to raise them to the decision-making level.
• Cross check and verify training calendar & training documents at certain intervals which are prepare by production manager.

Quality KPI’S: -

• Meet all requirements of QC during manufacturing & target Zero rejection.
• Ensure product quality meets the standard requirement.
• Monitor FTQ/PONC at regular intervals.

Education, Certification and/or relevant experience required

• A highly skilled Chemical Engineer with a degree in Chemical Engineering and over minimum 10 years of extensive experience in managing and leading production operations within chemical plants.
• Proven track record in optimizing production processes, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, and driving operational excellence to enhance productivity and efficiency

Additional skills and abilities required for this position

• Proficient in PLC and SCADA systems, with a solid understanding of instrumentation used in industrial processes alongwith project experience.

Technical Knowledge

• Good understanding of manufacturing process and technical expectation from the products.