Job Description

The Opportunity:

Assistant Manager - Process Engineering is responsible for continuous improvement initiatives in Production department in terms of quality, quantity and safety, Key Responsibilities to perform Process Validations.

Overseas day-to-day manufacturing operations, supervising a team of operations associates. Manages the planning, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing activities, ensuring the effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel to produce high-quality products at minimal cost. Sets priorities, reviews team performance, and adjusts work methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Addresses issues within job area by analyzing data and relevant factors, making recommendations to optimize processes. Responsible for selecting, developing, and evaluating personnel to maintain a high-performing team. Communicates with both internal and external contacts to provide support, engage others, and ensure alignment with operational goals.

What we’re looking for:

• Education: B.E Chemical Eng. /Diploma in Chemical Engineering or any other equivalent discipline

• Experience: 5 - 6 years of experience in production in Chemical manufacturing company (preferably solvent handling company)

• Knowledge of chemistry and chemical engineering

• Working knowledge of and experience in separation technologies, distillation, purification, unit operations and process improvements,

• Working knowledge of financial/ cost systems and standard operating procedures/ process

• Ability to understand analytical procedures, quantify analytical results, and make adjustments/ corrections as needed

• Knowledge of inorganic chemistry, Lean Principles, quality tools such as SPC and application of Root Cause Analysis

• Ability to understand process and mechanical drawing and TQ concepts/ tools

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with effective communication, teamwork, innovation, and time management abilities.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Work with the Production and Quality Team to implement business improvement plans.

• Accountable for Product quality, Process Improvement initiatives, Process Design Control, Process Validation, Productivity Projects, Handling of non-conforming product & disposition, training/ skill usage of hourly employees and production variances.

• Lead and coordinate compliance with safety, environment, MOC, OSHA and cGMP standards.

• Responsible for tracking process reliability and implementing process improvements, investigating corrective and preventive actions, assisting with customer complaint responses and implementations, developing batch production records and ensuring work instructions.

• Work in conjunction with plant engineering, Global / Regional R&D and marketing to introduce new products.

• Work in conjunction with quality assurance to develop and implement policies and procedures for regulated and non-regulated production.

• Develop and implement metrics such as OEE to monitor and improve performance of equipment and product quality

• Support production department whenever needed in managing workforce. Will also, develop, assign and implement capital projects

• Participate on multifunctional project teams such as product growth, global strategic planning, forecasting, etc.

• Perform the defined tasks in order to comply with and maintain the sites ISO 9000/1400 certification and all regulatory requirements which include, but are not limited to cGMP, EPA, OSHA, DOE and any other applicable local, governmental and company guidelines.

• Direct contractors and maintenance employees to install equipment and make process modifications.

• Interface with marketing, customer service and customers; establishes routine communication between each of these groups and the business.

• Participate in HAZOP analysis, Safety audits, Risk assessment for all the process activities. Also, will Utilize Lean methodology.

• Member of emergency response team and will guide and train other team members in case of emergency and will also assist departments in trouble shooting process problems.

• Train and supervise the working of all operators/executives in the department.

• Monitor waste disposal and look for measures/ changes to reduce waste.

• Actively participate and support department cost saving and process improvement teams.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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