Atomgrid- Production Manager

About Atomgrid

Atomgrid is on a mission to revolutionize the global specialty chemicals industry. We are creating a new-age, asset-light, R&D-driven brand that combines pioneering process innovation, market intelligence, and reliable contract manufacturing. We operate across sectors like Agrochemicals, Surfactants & Emulsifiers, Flavours & Fragrances, and Pharmaceuticals. Our growing team of scientists, technology engineers, and project managers is committed to delivering world-class solutions - on time, at the right price, and with unmatched quality. We are founded by IIT-IIM alumni and backed by leading VCs.

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Position: Production Manager -Agrochemicals

Location: Ankleshwar GIDC, Gujarat (Base) but PAN India travel related to work

Experience: 10- 12 years experience

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Production Manager who will serve as Atomgrid's primary representative across contract and job work manufacturing sites in India. The role involves working closely at the shop floor level, ensuring adherence to manufacturing processes, and maintaining high standards of quality and integrity. Responsibilities include overseeing on-ground production activities, safeguarding process confidentiality, and building effective working relationships across manufacturing partners.

Key Requirements

10+ years of hands-on experience in agrochemical or fine chemical manufacturing environments

B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field

Strong exposure to contract or job work manufacturing setups

Good understanding of GPCB/PCB compliance, ETP operations, and reactor-based synthesis processes

Familiarity with pilot plant operations and technology transfer processes

Ability to prepare and manage plant operation reports, CAPA documentation, and site assessment reports

Skills and Responsibilities

1. Plant Operations & Manufacturing Oversight

Oversee day-to-day plant operations and supervise all plant and project activities across sites on a daily basis

Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements

Drive continuous improvement to maximise production yield and solvent recovery across projects

Track and report plant operations data on a daily basis

Conduct CAPA and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for deviations and share reports with management

Willingness to travel across India for commissioning and manufacturing activities

2. Job Work Site Management

Act as the primary liaison with contract manufacturing partners, managing day-to-day operations and resolving on-ground challenges

Oversee raw material receipt, in-process quality checks, and finished goods dispatch

Serve as Atomgrid's on-ground representative, ensuring process integrity and confidentiality

Track competitor activity, including manufacturing trends, capacity utilisation, and new developments across key regions

3. Scale-Up & Tech Transfer

Monitor pilot-scale reactions, document observations, and share reports with the reporting manager

4. Stakeholder Management

Manage relationships with plant promoters, contract manufacturers, and external consultants

Strong communication skills in English; knowledge of Hindi or Gujarati is an advantage

Ability to represent Atomgrid's interests while maintaining strong, long-term partner relationships