General Manager - Process Engineering - Chemical Industry

- Effect cost savings through process improvement

- Study manufacturing process, cycle time, raw material input, logistics, inventory control, etc. to identify avenues where cost can be reduced

- Liaise with manufacturing heads in order to identify key improvements for the division

- Provide support as engineering support for implementation of new projects across divisions E.g support in R&D, scale up, process development, instrumentation, layout, etc.

- Provide inputs on manufacturing excellence by providing direction on reduction in pollution, operability, safety

- Provide recommendations on ideal manning in order to ensure optimum productivity per person

- Establish ideal manning norms

- Rationalise manpower and minimise manpower using mechanization, instrumentation and improvements

- Introduce and inculcate TQM and problem solving methods

- Benchmark industry best practices across the world and identify experts in this field in order to incorporate maximum possible improvements

- Maintain contacts with knowledge experts in order to bring to Atul the best possible technological improvements

- Perform the role of a people manager for the team

- Manage and support recruitment, set KRA's for direct reports, monitor overall team's KRA's, conduct performance appraisal, ensure clarity and delineation of individual roles, appropriate delegation of responsibility

- Facilitate the development of subordinates through constant on and off the job learning, job rotation, etc

- Oversee staff deployment and drive motivation levels of the team, monitor staff welfare and facilitate complaint resolution, manage efficiency levels and drive timely delivery of all operational targets