Job Description

Job Title: AGM / DGM - Operations (Chemical Industry)

Location:

Baddi, Himachal Pradesh

Department:

Operations

Reporting To:

Vice President / Director

Salary Range:

?12 - ?15 LPA

Qualification:

B.Tech / B.Sc in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent

Experience Required:

12 - 15 years in Chemical Manufacturing (preferably in Specialty or Performance Chemicals)

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee day-to-day plant operations, including production planning, quality control, and process optimization. Ensure adherence to batch processing and chemical safety protocols such as HAZOP, MSDS, and PPE. Coordinate with R&D and QA/QC teams for scale-up, trials, and new product development. Implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and optimize costs. Monitor and enforce compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements related to chemical manufacturing. Train, mentor, and lead a team of engineers, supervisors, and operators to achieve departmental KPIs. Maintain operational documentation and ensure readiness for audits and inspections. Ensure timely procurement and inventory control of raw materials, solvents, and packaging.

Technical Expertise Required:

Strong knowledge of

Chemical Reactions

,

Batch Processing

, and

Process Safety Management

. Hands-on experience in handling

Acrylic Polyols

,

PU Specialty Coatings

,

PVC Chemicals

, and

Auxiliaries

. Proficient in managing

Textile Coatings

,

Paint Chemicals

, and

Specialty Chemicals for Technical Textiles

. Sound understanding of

plant protocols

like MSDS, PPE, and HAZOP studies. Experience in maintaining documentation and operational SOPs for audits and safety compliance.

Soft Skills:

Strong

Leadership & Team Management

skills. Excellent

Analytical & Problem-Solving

capabilities. Effective

Communication & Coordination

with cross-functional teams. Solid

Time Management

and the ability to work under pressure. Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Desirable Industry Background:

Specialty Chemicals Performance Chemicals Paint & Coatings Textile Chemicals / Technical Textiles
Job Type: Permanent

Pay: ?1,200,000.00 - ?1,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Health insurance Paid sick time Provident Fund
Schedule:

Day shift
Supplemental Pay:

Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:

Baddi, Himachal Pradesh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

Chemical engineering: 10 years (Required) FORTEEN: 8 years (Required)
Location:

Baddi, Himachal Pradesh (Preferred)
Work Location: In person