Qualifications & Experience
• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering (Mandatory); M.E./M.Tech or MBA (Operations/Industrial
Management) is desirable.
• Minimum 15 years of plant experience with at least 8 years in senior plant leadership role in specialty
chemicals, intermediates, or performance chemicals manufacturing.
Certifications Preferred
• Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt)
• ISO Lead Auditor (9001/14001/45001)
• Responsible Care / EHS Certifications
• SAP HANA / PP/PM/MM or MES Training

Key Competencies
• Expertise in multi-product batch manufacturing
• Strong understanding of reaction kinetics, process safety, and material compatibility
• Proficiency in SAP (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Inventory) modules
• Hands-on experience in utility systems: chillers, boilers, scrubbers, ETP, solvent recovery
• Strong leadership, analytical and decision-making abilities
• Communication skills to collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders
• High attention to process discipline, data integrity, and compliance
• Performance Metrics (KPIs)
• Batch Yield vs Standard
• On-time Batch Completion Rate
• Safety Incidents & Near Misses
• Downtime (Planned vs Unplanned)
• Customer Rejections / Returns
• Solvent Recovery Efficiency
• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Attrition Rate & Training Hours per Employee
• NC Closure Timeliness (Internal/External Audits)