Production Technician – Manufacturing Operations

About the role

The Production Technician will operate and monitor key equipment in Bunge's edible‑oil refinery located in Rajpura, Punjab. You will ensure safe, efficient and quality‑driven production while supporting preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Operate churn and blending units for VP and RO refineries according to standard procedures.
• Run short‑mix, bleacher, autoclave, deodorization, fractionation and acid‑oil plants.
• Perform pre‑operation checks, start‑up activities and maintain accurate log‑books.
• Monitor plant parameters to guarantee product quality and minimise unplanned stoppages.
• Maintain cleanliness of the churn and blending area and enforce 5S standards.
• Supervise and guide contractual manpower deployed in the churn and blending sections.
• Control quality parameters and minimise waste within defined limits.
• Participate in workshops and training sessions and apply learned practices on the shop floor.

Required profile

• ITI qualification in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• Minimum five years of experience in edible‑oil or FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of refinery equipment operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to handle and supervise manpower on the shop floor.
• Commitment to safety, food safety, chemical safety and GMP standards.

Required skills

• Operation of churn and blending equipment.
• Operation of short‑mix, bleacher, autoclave, deodorization, fractionation and acid‑oil plant.
• Preventive maintenance of refinery machinery.
• Troubleshooting of refinery processes.
• Manpower supervision and 5S housekeeping.