Production responsibilities
- Plan and execute daily and shift production of organic manure (Cow Manure, vermicompost, Soil Mixes and granulated manures) as per the production plan.
- Monitor raw material receipt and quality – cow dung, vermicompost, bone meal, neem cake, and additives.
- Run downstream processing – screening/sieving, drying, mixing and enrichment – to finished-product specification.
- Coordinate packing schedules with the FFS line so finished stock is bagged, weighed and dispatched on time.
- Allocate manpower across shifts; brief, train and supervise operators and contract labour.
- Track raw material, WIP and finished goods stock; raise material requisitions in time.
- Minimise wastage, rework and bag losses; drive yield and productivity improvements.
- Maintain daily production reports, batch records and shift logs.
FFS machine maintenance responsibilities
- Operate, set up and troubleshoot FFS machines.
- Carry out changeovers – bag size, film reel, forming collar, weight setting and print registration.
- Maintain sealing systems: heater bars, Teflon tapes, temperature controllers, jaw alignment and seal-strength checks.
- Calibrate weighing systems – load cells, multi-head or net weighers – and verify pack weights under Legal Metrology rules.
- Maintain pneumatics (cylinders, solenoid valves, FRL units, compressor) and mechanical parts (gearboxes, chains, bearings, conveyors, cutters).
- Diagnose electrical and control faults – PLC, HMI, sensors, photocells, servo/VFD drives, motors and panel wiring.
- Prepare and execute the preventive maintenance (PM) schedule, lubrication chart and daily checklists for FFS and allied equipment (screens, mixers, conveyors, printers).
- Attend breakdowns quickly, carry out root-cause analysis and record corrective actions.
- Maintain critical spares inventory (heater elements, Teflon, belts, bearings, sensors, seals) and coordinate with OEMs and vendors for service.
- Keep history cards, PM records and breakdown logs; report downtime and MTBF / MTTR.
Quality, safety and documentation
- Coordinate with QC for in-process and finished-goods sampling; hold non-conforming batches.
- Ensure correct bag printing, batch coding, MRP, net weight and FCO labelling on every pack.
- Enforce safety: PPE, machine guarding, LOTO (lock-out/tag-out) during maintenance, dust control and fire safety.
- Maintain housekeeping, odour and leachate control in line with pollution control board conditions.
- Report daily on production, packing efficiency, downtime and consumption of film, power and spares.
Qualifications and skills Required
- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Agricultural Engineering.
- 2–5 years in organic manure, fertilizer, agro-chemical, cattle-feed or bulk packaging plants.
- Hands-on FFS machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Working knowledge of PLC/HMI, pneumatics, sealing and weighing systems.
- Understanding of composting and manure processing.
- Basic computer skills (Excel, reports; ERP preferred).
Preferred
- Experience with heavy-duty 1–5 kg pouch FFS lines.
- Knowledge of FCO standards for organic manure and Legal Metrology packing rules.
Personal attributes
- Hands-on, willing to work in shifts and in a dusty, outdoor plant environment.
- Can lead a shop-floor team and communicate in local language plus Hindi / English.
- Problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership.
