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Head of Operations - Chemicals Manufacturing

Delhi Permanent View Job Description
The Operations Head will lead and oversee all operational aspects of the chemical manufacturing business, including production, engineering, EHS, supply chain, quality, maintenance, projects, and operational excellence. The role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, compliant, and profitable plant operations while driving growth, productivity, and continuous improvement across the organization.
  • Head multi-plant operations for a Chemical Manufacturing Company
  • Opportunity to fast track your career with a fast growing organization

About Our Client

Our client company is a well-established organization within the chemical industry. It operates as a medium-sized enterprise, focusing on engineering and manufacturing excellence to deliver high-quality products to its clients.

Job Description

Operations & Manufacturing

  • Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across all plants and production units.
  • Ensure achievement of production targets, plant uptime, yield, quality, and cost objectives.
  • Optimize manufacturing processes for productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
  • Develop and implement operational KPIs and performance monitoring systems.
  • Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.



Process Safety & EHS

  • Ensure full compliance with process safety management systems and EHS regulations.
  • Promote strong safety culture with focus on: PSM, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL compliance, MOC, PSSR, LOTO
  • Ensure compliance with local and international environmental regulations.
  • Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation.



Engineering & Maintenance

  • Oversee maintenance reliability and asset integrity programs.
  • Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance systems are implemented effectively.
  • Drive reduction in downtime and improve equipment reliability.
  • Supervise capex projects, plant expansions, and technology upgrades.



Supply Chain & Commercial Coordination

  • Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and sales teams for uninterrupted operations.
  • Monitor inventory, raw material availability, and production planning.
  • Support commercial strategy through operational capability and cost optimization.



Financial & Strategic Management

  • Manage operational budgets and cost-control initiatives.
  • Improve EBITDA through operational efficiency and process optimization.
  • Participate in strategic planning, mergers, expansions, and new business initiatives.
  • Support board-level reporting and business reviews.



Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with ISO, GMP, Responsible Care, or other applicable standards.
  • Oversee quality assurance and quality control systems.
  • Maintain strong audit readiness for regulatory and customer inspections.



Leadership & Organizational Development

  • Build and mentor high-performance leadership teams.
  • Develop succession planning and workforce capability.
  • Foster accountability, discipline, and operational excellence culture.

The Successful Applicant

  • B. Tech in Chemical Engineering (mandatory)
  • MBA or advanced management qualification preferred
  • 18-25+ years of experience in chemical/process manufacturing
  • Experience in one or more of the following: Specialty chemicals, Petrochemicals, Agrochemicals, Bromine / chlor-alkali / inorganic chemicals, Fertilizers, Industrial salts & minerals, Hazardous chemical manufacturing
  • Minimum 8-10 years in senior leadership roles
  • Experience managing hazardous chemical manufacturing operations preferred
  • Strong leadership and people management
  • Deep understanding of chemical process operations
  • Process safety expertise
  • Financial and commercial acumen
  • Strategic thinking
  • Crisis management capability
  • Negotiation and stakeholder management
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work in a fast growing company within the chemical industry
  • A challenging and rewarding role
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7027396

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Manufacturing operations
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Delhi
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-052026-7027396

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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