Production Operator

Position: Production Operator

Are you the kind of person who is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving? Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Production Operator to join our Ambernath India Plant Mumbai team. The position will report to the Assistant Production Manager. This is a Onsite full-time position.

Production Operations

• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment including:
  • Amixon Blender
  • V-Blender
  • IBC Blender
• Perform equipment setup, pre-operation checks, operation, and shutdown activities as per approved SOPs.
• Ensure blending activities are carried out according to production schedules and batch instructions.
• Verify equipment status labels and cleanliness before use.
• Report any equipment malfunction, abnormality, or process deviation to supervisors immediately.

Dispensing Activities

• Perform raw material dispensing as per approved Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR) and dispensing instructions.
• Ensure material identification, status verification, and weight accuracy during dispensing operations.
• Follow line clearance and material reconciliation procedures.
• Maintain proper segregation and traceability of raw materials and finished products.

CIP (Clean-In-Place) Operations

• Operate and monitor CIP systems for cleaning of manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure cleaning cycles are completed according to validated procedures.
• Record cleaning parameters and maintain cleaning documentation.
• Support cleaning verification and inspection activities.

Documentation & GMP Compliance

• Complete Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) and other production documents accurately in real time.
• Maintain online documentation practices in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Participate in investigations related to deviations, non-conformances, and corrective actions when required.

Quality & Compliance

• Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), SOPs, quality policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards in production areas.
• Ensure adherence to approved processes and prevent cross-contamination risks.
• Support audits, inspections, and quality initiatives.

Safety, Health & Environment (EHS)

• Follow all safety rules, permits, risk assessments, and safe work practices.
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during operations.
• Report unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, incidents, and near misses promptly.
• Promote and actively participate in a strong safety culture with a goal of zero incidents.
• Support 5S, housekeeping, and continuous improvement initiatives.

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.

At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.

Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.

Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/GenderIdentity/Sexual Orientation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.