Associate Manager – Process Engineering

Kemin Industries; Thiruvallur District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemin Industries in Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu, India seeks an experienced chemical engineering professional to lead plant projects, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement. You will evaluate capex needs, design new workflows, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong project management, process engineering expertise, and the ability to coordinate with clients and vendors to deliver targeted plant improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering
• Thorough knowledge of chemical or industrial process design and engineering techniques
• Project management certification and experience is preferable

Responsibilities

• Research new technology and propose engineering project ideas to decision-makers
• Develop Block Flow Diagrams (BFD), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and P&ID
• Ensure User Requirement Specifications (URS) are clearly defined
• Prepare capex proposals and obtain approvals
• Maintain documents such equipment lists, process calculations, material and energy balances
• Generate project status reports
• Interface with clients and vendors to define scope and assist with procurement documents
• Analyze current production procedures to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements
• Achieve Operational Excellence through plant design and layout optimization
• Ensure ISO 9001-2008, HACCP, FAMI-QS and other standards are implemented
• Manage departmental budget and control expenses
• Hire, train, develop and appraise staff
• Develop and present management reports and presentations

Skills

Project management

Process design

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Budget management

Education

BSc or MSc Chemical Engineering

Tools

PFD

P&ID

CAPEX planning

Job description

• 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

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