Deputy Manager - Production

LANXESS; Guna District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life flexibility

Training & development opportunities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job summary

A leading specialty chemicals group is seeking a qualified individual for a Mid-Senior level role in India. The successful candidate will have a B.E. in Chemical or equivalent, with over 10 years of experience in chemical production. Responsibilities include planning operations, ensuring safety compliance, and training subordinates. The job offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for training and development. Join the team to help create high-tech plastics and specialty chemicals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in chemical production.
• Experience in maintaining records in SAP.
• Ability to ensure safety compliance in operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate micro level operations as per production targets.
• Train shop-floor subordinates to enhance their skills.
• Ensure smooth plant operation through coordination with various departments.
• Maintain proper work permit systems.
• Follow ISO guidelines and implement HAZOP, HACCP, FEMIQ recommendations, including documentation updates.
• Maintain proper work permit system.
• Manage resources for smooth plant functioning (raw materials, utilities, etc.).

Skills

DCS operation

Chemical production expertise

Knowledge of reactors

Knowledge of distillation columns

Knowledge of pumps

Knowledge of heat exchangers

Knowledge of cooling towers

Education

B.E. (Chemical) / equivalent education

Job description

Job Overview

Planning of micro level operation of respective area of production as per given production target.

Co‑ordination with other departments such as Technology, Utility, Safety, Lab, ETP, Co‑gen, TF, etc., to ensure smooth plant operation.

Planning shut‑down activities and coordinating with related departments for implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safety compliance as per norms in operation area.
• Maintain records of breakdowns in SAP and prepare daily and monthly production reports.
• Train shop‑floor subordinates to enhance their skills.
• Ensure quality of finished product per specifications.
• Follow ISO guidelines and implement HAZOP, HACCP, FEMIQ recommendations, including documentation updates.
• Maintain proper work permit system.
• Manage resources for smooth plant functioning (raw materials, utilities, etc.).

Experience & Skills

• B.E. (Chemical) / equivalent education.
• 10+ years of experience in chemical production.
• Knowledge of DCS operation, reactors, distillation columns, ejectors, pumps, heat exchangers, and cooling towers.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive compensation package with global bonus program and individual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits: retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, medical care.
• Work‑life flexibility via global "Xwork" program.
• Training & development opportunities.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Production

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

If the chemistry is right, we can make a difference at LANXESS: speed up sports, make beverages last longer, add more color to leisure time and much more. As a leading specialty chemicals group, we develop and produce chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and high‑tech plastics with more than 13,000 employees. Be part of it!

Join the LANXESS team!