Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manufacturing & Operations Management

Oversee all plant operations to achieve production, quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Drive operational efficiency, waste reduction, and resource optimization.

Ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality parameters.

Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production metrics and take corrective actions where needed.

2. Process Excellence & Systems Implementation

Establish and sustain manufacturing best practices across all functional areas.

Introduce self-inspection, in-process quality assurance, and preventive maintenance systems.

Implement lean manufacturing tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Strengthen data-driven decision-making and reporting systems for plant operations.

3. Vendor & Logistics Coordination

Coordinate with vendors, transporters, and logistics partners for raw material pickup, inbound materials, and finished goods dispatch.

Work closely with the Supply Chain team to ensure efficient inventory control and material flow.

Drive cost efficiency and process reliability in logistics and dispatch operations.

4. Quality, Safety & Compliance

Enforce strict compliance with all EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) and statutory norms applicable to chemical manufacturing.

Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and training sessions.

Liaise with local authorities for statutory approvals, renewals, and inspections.

Promote a strong safety and quality culture throughout the plant.

5. People Leadership & Culture Building

Lead, motivate, and develop the plant team to deliver consistent operational performance.

Build a culture of accountability, process ownership, and teamwork.

Identify training needs and enhance team capabilities across technical and behavioural areas.

Foster a performance-driven, transparent, and disciplined work environment.

6. Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization

Implement initiatives to improve yield, reduce downtime, and optimize production costs.

Benchmark and introduce modern manufacturing practices to enhance plant competitiveness.

Support automation and digitalization initiatives to enhance process efficiency.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate with SBUs, Supply Chain, HR, QA, Lab, and R&D teams to ensure smooth and efficient plant operations

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Support new product trials, quality validations, and scale-up activities in collaboration with R&D.

Participate in business reviews and provide operational insights to management.

Qualifications & Experience:

B.E. / B.Tech in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

8-10 years of experience in chemical / pigment / paint / coatings manufacturing companies, with at least 2-3 years managing a plant independently.

Experience in setting up or stabilizing plant operations, process control, and productivity improvement will be preferred.

Strong knowledge of EHS, quality systems, and statutory compliance.

Experience in vendor and logistics coordination preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

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

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Work Location: In person