Plant Head/Factory Manager - Chemical Manufacturer

Industry - Chemicals / Petrochemical / Plastic / Rubber

Category - Operations

Job Type - Permanent

Job Duration -

Job Description - Overall responsibility for maintaining the manufacturing facility such that manufacturing targets are met within the specified time, quality and cost standards while adhering to all Quality, legal and regulatory norms.

Client Details :

A multinational that started its operations in India more than 60 years ago, it is amongst one of the largest manufacturers of chemical and allied materials. It has a vast presence in India & Globally and are continuously working towards strengthening its development of new products, improvement of existing ones, new technologies, processes and applications for indigenous and pan Asia-Pacific markets. They have aggressive growth plans for Bangladesh, which will be supported by the presence of a robust Manufacturing & Supply Chain system to cater to their business.

Description :

Reporting to the Country Head, you will be responsible for:

- Leading and managing Safety, Production, Supply Chain, Packing, Administration and Maintenance at plant level efficiently & effectively.

- Broadly look after Project execution during set up of New Factory at Bangladesh

- Budgeting & Cost Control

- Oversee & ensure QMS & EHS compliance in the factory. Develop Safety management system and ensure adherence of same at plant.

- Ensure achievement of monthly and annual production target with zero quality issue.

- Control Yields, Wastage, WIP and overall Operating expenses

- Ensure optimum utilization of resources incl. men, machine, and material.

- Review & ensure SOP compliance on shop floor.

- Ensure the delivery of products as per the delivery schedule of sales.

- Ensure preventive maintenance of equipment are carried out as per schedule and breakdown under complete control.

- Maximize capacity utilization and OEE of production lines

- Planning / organizing of: material / manpower / machinery by creating the monthly plan of production and coordinate with the corporate teams to ensure availability of manpower, material, etc.

- To review deviations, Change Management Activities, yields, market complaints and stability reports related with production department and assist QA in technical investigation and implementation of CAPA.

- Ensure production and storage of all products according to the set guidelines.

- Ensure in-process QC and its strict implementation.

- Ensure carrying out internal & external plant audits.

- To ensure the training and development of staff and worker

- Responsible for ensuring all statutory compliance at the factory

- Responsible for preparation of daily & monthly report for management

- Responsible for de-bottleneck and process improvement at plant, Creating continual improvement culture at plant

- Project planning & control at Plant

- Presenting daily and monthly reports as per requirement of Management

Interface Required:

External Stakeholder

- Government Agencies - viz a viz Factory Inspector etc

- Quality Certification Bodies

- Vendors and suppliers

Internal Stakeholder:

- Manufacturing Head

- Buying

- Quality control team

- Regional Sales & Tech service teams

- Human Resources

- Works Accounts Team

- Supply Chain Team

Profile :

To be a successful candidate, you should:

- Be a chemical engineer with a Min. of 12 years of Production/Operations experience with a key focus on Production, Maintenance, Project Set up, Debottlenecking in a progressively senior position in a chemical, paint or coating manufacturing industry.

- Be managing a small unit independently and accountable for overall production, supply chain, logistics & dispatch etc.

- Have knowledge of factory, pollution, labor related statutory compliance in Bangladesh is desired

- Have knowledge of SAP and Excel

- Have good written and verbal communication

- Have exposure to safety standards, 5S, housekeeping and quality is a must

Job Offer :

In addition to an attractive compensation package, the candidate will have the opportunity to work in a fast-growing organisation in a high visibility role having a direct impact on the success of the business operations.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Woomesh Raman Kaher on +91 124 452 5444.

Contact - Woomesh Raman Kaher - +91 124 452 5444

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