Manufacturing/Production Role - Chemical Industry - Contractual

Description:
Job Title: Manufacturing / Production Professional Chemical Industry (Contract Role)
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (10 months to 1 year)
Industry : Chemical Manufacturing / Process Industry
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing / Production professional from the chemical industry to support plant operations for a fixed-term engagement. The role will focus on production management, process optimization, safety, and quality compliance within a chemical manufacturing environment.
This opportunity is ideal for professionals with strong hands-on plant experience who can contribute to operational stability and manufacturing excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day manufacturing and production operations at the chemical plant
- Ensure strict adherence to EHS, safety, quality, and regulatory standards

- Monitor and improve process efficiency, yield, and productivity
- Coordinate with maintenance, quality, engineering, and utilities teams
- Handle production planning, execution, and performance reporting
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (process optimization, cost reduction, Lean / Six Sigma)
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMP, and plant documentation requirements
- Support internal audits, reviews, and regulatory inspections
- Provide technical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for process issues
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
- Hands-on experience in chemical manufacturing / production operations
- Exposure to chemical plant operations (batch and/or continuous processes)
- Strong understanding of process safety, EHS, quality systems, and manufacturing best practices
- Experience working with DCS / PLC / SAP / ERP / MES systems (preferred)
- Background in specialty chemicals, industrial chemicals, or petrochemicals is an advantage
Contract & Engagement Details:
- Fixed-term contract role (10 months to 1 year)
Accommodation and travel will be sponsored by the client for the duration of the assignment
- Full-time on-site role based in Kolkata
- Immediate or short-notice joiners preferred
Who Should Apply:
- Manufacturing / Production professionals from the chemical or process industry
- Candidates with strong plant-level operational exposure
- Professionals open to contract-based assignments, including outstation candidates