Associate Manager – Process Engineering

Kemin; Chennai Metropolitan Area; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemin is seeking a seasoned Chemical Engineer with 10+ years of experience in chemical/pharma/feed/food industries for leading plant projects. The role covers evaluation, capex, installation, commissioning, and optimization of processes to boost productivity and quality.

You will ensure compliance with ISO 9001-2008, HACCP, FAMI-QS and related standards while driving continuous improvement and cost control across operations. Based in Gummidipoondi, this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Chemical Engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of chemical or industrial process design and engineering techniques.
• Project management certification and experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and manage plant projects from evaluation to commissioning.
• Design and test new/current processes to optimize productivity.
• Ensure continuous improvement in process, cost, quality and production.

Skills

Process design

Project management

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor/Master in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PFDs & P&IDs

Job description

Overview

Location : Gummidipoondi

Position Objective:

• Plan, develop and work independently on plant projects including evaluation, selection, capex preparation, installation and commissioning of the same.
• Optimize productivity by designing, implementing, and testing new/current processes.
• Ensure Continuous improvement in process, cost, quality, and production

Responsibilities

• Responsible for researching new technology and suggesting engineering project proposals to the decision-makers.
• Develop of Block Flow Diagrams (BFD), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Ensure User Requirement Specifications (URS) are properly spelt out.
• Prepare capex proposals and submit for approvals.
• Maintain all the necessary documents such equipment lists, Process engineering calculations, material, and energy balances
• Generate project status reports.
• Interface with client and vendors to define project scope, resolve technical issues, and assist with preparation of procurement documents.
• Analyze current production procedures and standards to identify inefficiencies and propose the work methodology for process and plant engineering improvements.
• Achieve Operational Excellence via efficient plant design, planning of workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout and ensure continuous improvement .

• Ensure that requirements of ISO 9001 - 2008, HACCP, FAMI-QS and other internal and international standards are implemented and maintained.
• Manage the departmental budget and controlling expenses effectively.
• Effectively hire, train, develop, and appraise staff and take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.
• Develop and present management reports and presentations as required by the management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering with 10 plus years of experiences in chemical/pharma/feed/food industry.
• Position requires thorough knowledge of chemical or industrial process design and engineering techniques
• Project management certification and experience is preferrable

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