Director – Operations

M.M.Enterprises (Recruitment Agency in India); India; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Not disclosed in Rajasthan is seeking a Director – Operations to lead the chemical plant, drive operational excellence, and ensure safe, profitable manufacturing performance. The role emphasizes end-to-end operations across production planning, maintenance, utilities, and supply chain coordination.

Key qualifications include 18–25+ years in chemical manufacturing with leadership in plant operations, and experience in Lean, Six Sigma, TPM and continuous improvement; a Bachelors in Chemical

Qualifications

• 18–25+ years in chemical manufacturing with leadership in plant operations.
• Experience in Lean, TPM, Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills; excellent communication.
• Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across the chemical plant.
• Drive productivity, quality, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure EHS, statutory, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee production planning, maintenance, utilities, engineering, and supply chain coordination.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor plant KPIs and develop efficiency and profitability strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams and build a high-performance operational culture.
• Manage budgets, capital expenditure, and plant expansion projects.
• Ensure adherence to process safety and risk management practices.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to achieve business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision making

Education

Chemical Engineering (Bachelors)

MBA preferred

Job description

Director – Operations | Chemical Manufacturing | Rajasthan

A leading chemical manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Director – Operations to lead plant operations, drive operational excellence, and ensure safe, efficient, and profitable manufacturing performance.

Location: Rajasthan

Experience: 18–25+ Years

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing / Specialty Chemicals / Industrial Chemicals

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across the chemical plant.
• Drive operational excellence, productivity, quality, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, statutory, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee production planning, maintenance, utilities, engineering, and supply chain coordination.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor plant KPIs and develop strategies to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Lead cross-functional teams and build a high-performance operational culture.
• Manage budgets, capital expenditure, and plant expansion projects.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, process safety, and risk management practices.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to achieve business and operational objectives.

Desired Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (Master’s degree/MBA preferred).
• 18–25+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, with significant leadership experience in plant operations.
• Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, production planning, maintenance, utilities, and process safety.
• Proven track record in leading large manufacturing teams and driving operational improvements.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Specialty Chemicals
• Industrial Chemicals
• Agrochemicals
• Petrochemicals
• Fine Chemicals
• Inorganic or Organic Chemical Manufacturing