DGM - Process Technology

Godrej Industries Group; NTR; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 months paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Health insurance

Childcare support

Remote work possibilities

Job summary

Godrej Industries Group seeks a senior chemical engineering professional to lead process technology development and scale-up across its diverse businesses. The role involves guiding pilot plant trials, tech transfer to commercial operations, and collaboration with R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure robust, cost-effective production of specialty fats and related products.

The candidate will oversee process optimization, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination to deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Knowledge in process technology and scale-up
• Experience with specialty fats, shortening margining, cocoa butter and derivatives
• Strong data generation/analysis and process optimization skills
• Ability to liaison between R&D and manufacturing teams

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development and tech transfer activities
• Oversee pilot plant trials and commercial plant commissioning
• Collaborate with Chemistry teams for experiments and process validation
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and productivity improvements
• Ensure regulatory and quality standards across product life cycles
• Mentor teams and drive cross-functional collaboration

Skills

Process Technology

Specialty fats

Shortening margining

Cocoa butter substitutes

Education

Masters in Chemical Engineering

PhD

Job description

Job Requirements

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group (GIG), we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

www.godrejindustries.com

About Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL)

Godrej Agrovet is a food and agri conglomerate, dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields.

www.godrejagrovet.com

Roles & Responsibilities

• New Product Development: Demo trials at R&D & Pilot Plant, Basic data Generation, Material Balance., Technology transfer from R&D to Pilot Plant. - Technology transfer from Pilot Plant to Commercial Plant
• Preparation for System for new production at Pilot Plant & Commercial Plant: Commissioning of plant system for new Product & actual trial runs.
• Trouble shooting for new product. Data generation & recording for new product.
• Product Costing, Estimate New product production scheme.
• To engage in tech transfer activities and create technical content as a part of the technology transfer activities – PID’s, equipment mapping, Risk assessment reports, Batch production record, Process Flow diagrams etc.
• Perform engineering calculations to enable equipment sizing, equipment design and suitability evaluation
• Work and collaborate with Chemistry teams in the labs and the pilot plant and design and execution of experiments to ensure robust trouble-free processes are developed.
• Monitor products and processes on the shopfloor after they go live and identify trouble spots in new products and troubleshoot them effectively.
• Interact with various functions to ensure that tech transfer activities are performed smoothly, on time and with no errors.
• Take up initiatives to improve productivity and technical accuracy.
• Experience in Process Design, Scale up and commissioning of commercial plant.
• Analysis of different parameters for process improvements, Cost reduction based on plant performance
• Filling the gap between the target and the actual performance.
• Technical Services : Work as a link between the Planning group & Implementation group for better & effective Output.
• Existing product trouble shooting & trials to achieve the desire Yield, Raw material. Consumption, Quality.
• System development for Reducing Time cycle for Batch Operation. Identification & Implementation of modifications with different Unit operations to reduce cost, Time cycle, Improving Environmental Systems, Improving Plant Safety System.

• Implementation of Various Systems with the help of consultants. Recommend methods for improve/enhancing utilization of Equipment, material and Utilities.
• Assist for Statutory compliances. - Develop relationships across departments to deliver complete solutions throughout a products lifecycle.
• Reviewing concepts for commercial feasibility and making recommendations on capital as well as identifying potential project risks and create a path forward
• Serving as a liaison between R&D and manufacturing sites.
• Identifies opportunities for process standardization and improvements. Managing change across departments through collaboration and communicating business case. Partnering with Engineering and R&D to identify and evaluate emerging technologies and validation of new equipment installation.
• Review project – New project status with seniors.

Education

Masters in Chemical engineering/ Phd.

Key Skills

Should have knowledge in Process Technology

Should have worked for specialty fats, shortening margining, cocoa butter subsidiaries, cocoa butter equivalent.

Work Experience

15-18 years

Benefits

Be an equal parent

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We Are Selfish About Your Wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms.

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

We look forward to meeting you.