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Site Head - Vapi

Vapi Permanent INR4,500,000 - INR5,500,000 per year View Job Description
This role leads manufacturing operations across multiple specialty chemical plants, driving production, safety, quality, and operational excellence. The position requires a seasoned manufacturing leader with strong expertise in chemical processing, regulatory compliance, and multi-site operations.
  • 20+ yrs' exp. in specialty chemical manufacturing & plant leadership
  • Proven leader in multi-site operations, safety & operational excellence

About Our Client

Our client is a leading specialty chemicals manufacturer with a strong global presence, serving the food, pharma, cosmetics, feed, and industrial sectors. With multiple manufacturing facilities and a significant export footprint, the organization is focused on operational excellence, safety, and sustainable growth.

Job Description

Reporting to the COO, you will:

  • Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across two chemical manufacturing facilities.
  • Drive production performance while ensuring quality, productivity, and cost targets are achieved.
  • Champion process safety, EHS, and statutory compliance across all operations.
  • Monitor plant performance through KPIs including yields, power consumption, and operational efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with SOPs, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure on-time customer deliveries.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance and operational excellence.
  • Oversee plant reporting, performance reviews, and improvement roadmaps.
  • Build, mentor, and develop high-performing manufacturing teams.
  • Liaise with regulatory authorities and ensure seamless compliance with legal and environmental requirements.

The Successful Applicant

  • Holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Brings 20+ years of manufacturing leadership experience within specialty or process chemical industries.
  • Proven experience managing multi-plant chemical manufacturing operations.
  • Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, process safety, and environmental compliance.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems, process control, and operational performance management.
  • Demonstrates strong leadership, people management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Proven ability to drive productivity, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What's on Offer

  • Leadership role overseeing multiple manufacturing facilities within a growing specialty chemicals business.
  • Opportunity to drive operational excellence, safety, and manufacturing transformation.
  • High-visibility role partnering closely with senior leadership on business growth.
  • Platform to build high-performing teams and strengthen manufacturing capabilities.
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7076768

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Manufacturing operations
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Vapi
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-082026-7076768

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