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Unit/Plant Head - Chiplun

Maharashtra Permanent INR4,050,000 - INR4,950,000 per year View Job Description
This role leads end-to-end production operations for intermediate chemical plants, ensuring efficiency, safety, quality, and delivery performance. The position requires strong expertise in continuous and batch chemical processes, production planning, and operational excellence.
  • 15-20 yrs' exp. leading production in chemical manufacturing plants
  • Proven leader driving plant efficiency, safety, yield & cost optimization

About Our Client

Our client is a leading specialty chemicals manufacturer with advanced process plants and strong domestic and export presence. The company operates highly integrated manufacturing facilities focused on operational excellence, safety, sustainability, and continuous process improvement.

Job Description

  • Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations for intermediate chemical plants.
  • Plan and execute monthly production schedules in coordination with QA/QC and Marketing.
  • Ensure availability of raw materials and packing materials in collaboration with the materials team.
  • Maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
  • Drive production efficiency, yield improvement, and energy optimization.
  • Ensure strict adherence to SOPs, QESH, and statutory compliance requirements.
  • Monitor plant performance through MIS reports and initiate productivity improvements.
  • Lead waste reduction, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Oversee plant safety programs including incident analysis, CAPA implementation, and PSM compliance.
  • Support plant capacity expansion and process improvements with minimal capital investment.
  • Mentor and guide production managers and supervisors to ensure smooth operations.

The Successful Applicant

  • Holds a B.E. / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering.
  • Brings 15-20 years of experience in chemical manufacturing operations.
  • Strong expertise in continuous reactions, distillation, and phase separation processes.
  • Familiarity with SAP, QESH systems, PSM, TQM, and production MIS reporting.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment and drive operational excellence.

What's on Offer

  • Leadership role in a growing specialty chemical manufacturing organization.
  • Opportunity to drive operational excellence and process optimization.
  • Exposure to large-scale manufacturing operations and strategic capacity expansion projects.
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JN-012026-6912350

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Manufacturing operations
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Maharashtra
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-012026-6912350

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