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1. Production Operations Management
. Plan and execute daily, monthly, and annual production schedules.
. Ensure optimal utilization of plant capacity, manpower, and machinery.
. Monitor process parameters to maintain product quality and yield.
. Reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.
2. Process & Technical Oversight
. Ensure adherence to SOPs, batch manufacturing records, and process control standards.
. Collaborate with R&D and technical teams for process improvements and scale-ups.
. Drive troubleshooting initiatives for process deviations and plant issues.
. Lead debottlenecking and capacity enhancement projects.
3. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
. Ensure strict compliance with safety standards and statutory regulations.
. Implement best practices aligned with guidelines from bodies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and environmental norms recommended by agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (or relevant local authorities).
. Conduct safety audits, hazard analysis (HAZOP), and risk assessments.
. Promote a strong safety culture across the organization.
4. Quality & Compliance
. Ensure compliance with ISO, GMP, and other regulatory certifications.
. Coordinate with QA/QC teams to meet product specifications.
. Oversee documentation and compliance with environmental and industrial laws.
5. Team Leadership & Development
. Lead, mentor, and manage production managers, shift in-charges, and operators.
. Build high-performance teams through training and skill development.
. Conduct performance evaluations and workforce planning.
6. Cost & Budget Management
. Develop and manage annual production budgets.
. Monitor production costs, including raw materials, utilities, and manpower.
. Implement cost-reduction and waste-minimization initiatives.
7. Maintenance & Engineering Coordination
. Work closely with maintenance teams to ensure preventive and predictive maintenance.
. Minimize plant downtime through efficient maintenance planning.
. Support CAPEX planning and execution of expansion projects.
8. Continuous Improvement & Digitalization
. Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM initiatives.
. Leverage automation and process control systems (DCS/PLC/SCADA).
. Drive data-based decision-making for operational excellence.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
. Production volume vs. target
. Plant capacity utilization (%)
. Yield improvement
. Downtime reduction
. Safety performance
. Cost per unit production
Required Qualifications
. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred).
. 18-22 + years of experience in chemical manufacturing operations.
. Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role in production.
ARequired Skills & Competencies
. Strong knowledge of chemical process operations.
. Leadership and team management skills.
. Budgeting and financial acumen.
. Knowledge of regulatory and environmental compliance.
. Problem-solving and decision-making capability.
. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Preferred Experience
. Experience in handling multi-product chemical plants.
. Exposure to hazardous chemical handling and regulatory audits.
. Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents.
While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal.
Job ID: 145624115
