Job Purpose:-

To supervise day-to-day production activities and ensure that cleaning and hygiene products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and as per approved quality standards, production plans, SOPs, and batch requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Execution

Execute daily production plans as per production schedule.
Ensure timely completion of batches as per planned quantity and timelines.
Allocate manpower, machines and resources effectively.
Monitor production output and report delays or bottlenecks.

Batch Manufacturing

Ensure manufacturing is carried out as per approved BMR/BPR, formulation and SOP.
Monitor addition of raw materials, mixing time, temperature, pH and other product-specific parameters.
Ensure correct sequence and quantity of raw material addition.
Monitor batch-to-batch consistency.

Manpower Management

Allocate operators/helpers to different production activities.
Supervise attendance, discipline and productivity of workers.
Provide on-job training to operators regarding SOPs and safe working practices.
Ensure optimum manpower utilisation.

Quality Control

Coordinate with QC for in-process and finished product testing.
Ensure production parameters are maintained within specified limits.
Immediately report deviations, rejections or quality issues to Production Manager and QC/QA.
Ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Machine & Equipment Management

Ensure proper operation of mixers, filling machines, capping machines, labelling machines and other production equipment.
Coordinate with Maintenance for breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
Reduce machine downtime and production interruptions.

Material Management

Coordinate with Stores for timely availability of RM and PM.
Ensure correct RM/PM is issued against the batch.
Prevent material wastage and unnecessary consumption.
Monitor production yield and material reconciliation.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure workers use appropriate PPE.
Follow chemical handling and workplace safety procedures.
Ensure safe handling of acids, alkalis, surfactants, fragrances, disinfectants and other chemicals.
Report unsafe conditions and incidents immediately.

Documentation

Ensure proper completion of BMR/BPR, production reports and shift reports.
Maintain production output, rejection, wastage and downtime records.
Record batch quantities and process parameters accurately.
Submit daily production reports to the reporting manager.

5S & Housekeeping

Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the production area.
Ensure proper storage and identification of raw materials and finished goods.
Implement 5S and good housekeeping practices.

Coordination

Coordinate with QC, QA, Stores, Maintenance, Planning and Dispatch.
Resolve day-to-day production issues in coordination with concerned departments.
Ensure smooth handover between shifts.

KRA & KPI

KRA	KPI / Measurement	Target
Production Target Achievement	Actual production vs. planned production	≥95%
Production Schedule Adherence	Batches completed within planned timeline	≥95%

Production Supervisor - Chemical Industry