Shift Leader

BASIC FUNCTION

• To ensure that each shift operates in accordance with HSE regulations, permitting systems are managed under team supervision.
• To maintain efficient line operations, collaborate with Production shift teams, Maintenance, QA, and Logistics through effective problem-solving and clear communication during shifts, while ensuring that each person is assigned to the most suitable job.
• Monitor output against targets, and troubleshoot operational bottlenecks to maintain optimal line flow.
• Support in New grade development, process optimizations, spares management.
• Ensure the product meets customer requirements for quality, quantity, and delivery by managing and controlling the production department, while maintaining high plant safety standards.
• Ensure all products comply with specifications by monitoring process capability and implementing corrective and preventive actions, with an emphasis on reducing scrap and rework.
• Consistently maintain and aim to exceed both individual and departmental KPIs each month through effective multitasking and team management.
• Execute order processing, manage inventory and conduct cross-checks, and address gaps through continuous improvements.
• Conduct training sessions for the team based on the skill matrix and periodically identified gaps.
• Drive operational excellence by applying Lean or Six Sigma methodologies to minimize waste and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Operate in accordance with Quality Management System (QMS), Environment Management System (EMS), and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Adhere to HSE regulations during daily shift operations by right use of Personal Protective Equiment (PPE)’s, reporting near miss and Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) to support Goal Zero target.
• Should follow and implement the permit system as per the company Operation Excellence (OE) standard.
• Production activities should be performed according to Production Planning and Delivery Schedule (PPDS) to achieve ontime delivery of finished goods.
• Follow and maintain line processing condition with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and report any deviations or corrections on time to time.
• Ensure zero customer complaints through producing defect free products, monitor and measure parameters, report any abnormalities with corrective action or root cause analysis (RCA) and resolve with the help of production supervisor and meet the On-Time In-Full (OTIF) target.
• Supporting in reduction of Scrap and Off spec generation by optimizing process and changes required, tracking daily scrap, rework and downtime, reconcialiation of material as per process order (PO) and report to supervisor/manager and seek guidance if required.
• Execute production changeover activties safely with effective plan to reduce process downtime and training to team to imrpove productivity.
• Upkeep and timely maintenance of production main and downstream equipments, support in identifying CAPEX projects / debottlenecking with help of  Supervisor/Manager, Initiate and anticipate for Management of Control (MOC) need and complete all actions on time.
• Handling of finished goods with proper packaging and labeling, manage shop floors with right material to deliver, work closely with Logistics and QA to avoid any customer complaint. 
• Responsible to update daily, weekly and monthly reports to maintain the documentation and validate data each month for correct reporting on time.
• Maintain housekeeping, dust reduction drive and 5S, operation clean sweep (OCS) drive and support LEAN methodology.
• Support to cross-fucntional team like maintenance, quality and logistic etc. to achieve common goal of the company.
• Maintain material handling equipment to ensure smooth material transfer.
• Assist Production Supervisor / Production Manager to maintain all Standards like ISO 9001,14001,GMP.
• Support in value creation (Value Enhancement Program) and Lean initiatives to improve profitability.
• Maintain all data with confidentiality as per LYB Data privacy and retention policy.

QUALIFICATION

Diploma / Degree in Plastic Technology or Plastic Processing & Testing from reputed college or university

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in the plastics industry preferably in masterbatch industry

FUNCTIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES

• Thorough working knowledge of Master batch production and corrections.
• Knowledge of extruder operations, trouble shooting and testing on plastic processing
• Basic Process Automation and understanding .
• SAP common T- codes knowledge must for day to day transactions.
• Proficient in operating loss-in -weght feeders (Ktron/Brabender), high-speed mixers, palletization techniques like Under Water / strand cutting, vacuum pumps, conveying systems, uitilities and DCS. 
• Proven experience in Cost saving / Productivity / Loss reduction improvements projects.
• Hands on experience of LEAN / 6 Sigma methodology, Internal Auditing certification for QMS/ EMS with certification desirable. 

Competencies