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Unit Head - Chemical Manufacturing - Rajasthan

Rajasthan Permanent View Job Description
This role is responsible for overall site leadership and operational performance of an existing specialty chemicals manufacturing facility in Rajasthan. The position owns safety, production, quality, compliance, people leadership, and plant P&L while acting as the single point of accountability for the site.
  • Complete end-to-end ownership of a large specialty chemicals manufacturing site
  • Drive operational excellence, safety culture, and future plant expansions

About Our Client

The client is a well-established Indian specialty chemicals manufacturer with a strong focus on process safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. The organisation operates complex chemical processes and is committed to long-term capacity expansion and leadership-driven manufacturing excellence.

Job Description

  • Full end-to-end ownership of plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, EHS, security, and administration.
  • Establish and sustain a robust safety and compliance culture, ensuring adherence to all statutory and regulatory norms.
  • Lead production planning and process optimisation with strict quality and yield control.
  • Manage and optimise bromination and chlorination-based chemical processes.
  • Act as the primary interface with regulatory authorities and auditors.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop large multidisciplinary site teams with a strong performance culture.
  • Drive cost control, efficiency improvements, and operational P&L performance.
  • Collaborate closely with corporate sales, planning, and supply chain teams for demand alignment.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Unit Head should have:

  • 18-25 years of experience in specialty chemicals manufacturing, with prior exposure as Unit Head / Plant Head / Site Head.
  • B.E./B.Tech in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
  • Hands-on experience in bromination and chlorination chemistry is mandatory.
  • Strong expertise in hazardous chemical handling, process safety, and EHS systems.
  • Proven capability to manage large, multi-disciplinary manufacturing teams.
  • In-depth knowledge of Indian statutory, environmental, and factory regulations.
  • Leadership traits including ownership mindset, high safety orientation, and strong stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package aligned with industry standards.
  • Opportunities to lead a manufacturing unit in a reputed chemical industry organization.
  • Supportive work culture with a focus on operational excellence.



If you are seeking a challenging leadership role in the industrial and manufacturing sector and are passionate about driving operational success, we encourage you to apply to this opportunity.

Quote job ref
JN-042026-7003278

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Manufacturing operations
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Rajasthan
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-042026-7003278

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