Production Supervisor - Fertilizer Plant

Reports To: Plant Manager / Production Manager

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations at our fertilizer plant. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in chemistry or chemical engineering, with proven experience supervising production processes in a chemical or fertilizer manufacturing environment.

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient plant operations.
• Monitor manufacturing processes (granulation, mixing, drying, blending, bagging, etc.) to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Ensure production targets are met as per the daily/monthly production plan.
• Oversee shift operations and manage a team of plant operators, technicians, and helpers.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, environmental regulations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinate with the Quality Control (QC) team to ensure raw materials and finished products meet required specifications.
• Identify and resolve process deviations, equipment malfunctions, or production bottlenecks promptly.
• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and downtime/incident logs.
• Support preventive maintenance planning in coordination with the maintenance department.
• Train and mentor shop-floor staff on best practices, safety standards, and process improvements.
• Assist in implementing process optimization and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and usage of raw materials and chemicals as per safety norms.

• Education: M.Sc. in Chemistry OR B. Tech/B.E. in Chemical Engineering (mandatory).
• Experience: Minimum 1 - 2 years of relevant experience in a fertilizer, chemical, or process manufacturing plant, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of chemical processes, reaction mechanisms, and fertilizer manufacturing methods (granulation, NPK blending, etc.).
• Working knowledge of plant safety standards, environmental compliance, and quality control procedures.
• Familiarity with production planning, shift management, and basic plant machinery/equipment operation.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle shift-based operations.
• Effective communication and coordination skills across departments.
• Proficiency in MS Office/production reporting tools; ERP/SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards.

• Plant/factory-based role; may require working in rotational shifts.
• Exposure to industrial chemical processing environment; adherence to PPE and safety guidelines is mandatory.