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