Job title: Junior Officer

Location: Taloja

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Junior Officer, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history and innovation. You’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern society and enhancing lives - as we continue to apply, refine and recycle metals that matter, for a healthier and more resilient future.

The role:

As a Junior Officer, you will help drive our goals by:

• Adhere to SOP & complete BRS on time.
• Comply with EHS requirements & policies.
• Maintain effective communication during shift changeovers.
• Supervise plant housekeeping and ensure spill control procedures.
• Operate and oversee equipment like glass-lined reactors, filters, dryers, pumps, centrifuge etc.
• Optimize consumption of utilities and other materials for cost control.
• Manage batch operations including raw material dispensing, loading/unloading, and packaging.
• Lead the process and supervise shop-floor activities in the absence of the shift officer.
• Support audit inspections and ensure compliance.
• Follow emergency response plans in case of incidents.
• Maintain ISO documentation, perform weighing balance calibration, and update other IMS documents, SAP entries.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Ability to understand critical operations and resolve/report abnormalities.

• Knowledge of good housekeeping practices.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Computer proficiency for SAP entries and documentation.

• Self-motivated with strong team collaboration skills.

Required Qualification and Experience:

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering
• 2 to 4 years of experience in the medium-to-large-scale specialty chemicals/pharma batch industry.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Competitive compensation and performance-based rewards.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

• Life and accident insurance.

• Retirement benefits (Provident Fund & Gratuity).

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives.

• Learning, development, and career progression opportunities.

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.

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