GM Production (PSS08137)

Personnel Search Services Group; Pendurthi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Personnel Search Services Group seeks a seasoned Plant Production Head to lead operations across multiple facilities in Andhra Pradesh. You will optimize resource use, ensure safety, quality, and productivity, and report to the Site Head.

The role requires strong leadership to drive performance and continuous improvement in a dynamic agrochemical manufacturing environment. You will oversee daily production planning, maintain equipment reliability, coordinate with R&D and Quality for process

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering.
• 15+ years in batch and continuous plant operations with DCS in Agrochemicals, Specialty Chemicals, or Pharma Manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years as a Block Head or equivalent leadership role overseeing plant operations.
• Strong knowledge of chemical process operations, utilities, equipment, EHS regulations, and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production activities to meet targets for quality, quantity, cost, and timelines.
• Ensure optimal utilization of raw materials, utilities, manpower, and equipment across assigned plants.
• Coordinate with R&D and Quality teams to drive process improvements and product scale-up initiatives.
• Plan and execute maintenance shutdowns with maintenance team to minimize downtime and enhance equipment reliability.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and SOPs.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture with safety procedures, PPE usage, and risk assessments.

Skills

People management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Continuous improvement

Education

BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

DCS

Job description

About The Company

A growing enterprise operating advanced chemical production facilities, focused on delivering high-quality specialty and agrochemical products. The company emphasizes operational excellence, safety, and innovation within a competitive manufacturing landscape.

Position Overview

This role exists to lead plant production operations across multiple facilities by optimizing resource utilization, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity to achieve operational excellence and meet business objectives. The position reports directly to the Site Head.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production activities to meet targets for quality, quantity, cost, and timelines.
• Ensure optimal utilization of raw materials, utilities, manpower, and equipment across assigned plants.
• Coordinate with R&D and Quality teams to drive process improvements and product scale-up initiatives.
• Plan and execute maintenance shutdowns in collaboration with the maintenance team to minimize downtime and enhance equipment reliability.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, including implementation of safety procedures, PPE usage, and risk assessments aligned with EHS standards and statutory requirements.
• Investigate and report incidents and near misses, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze process inefficiencies and implement improvements to enhance yield and optimize energy consumption.
• Monitor operational costs and lead cost-reduction initiatives.
• Lead, train, and motivate the plant team to achieve operational and safety objectives.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Education: B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience: 15+ years in batch and continuous plant operations with DCS systems, specifically within Agrochemicals, Specialty Chemicals, or Pharma Manufacturing.
• Leadership: Minimum 5 years as a Block Head or equivalent leadership role overseeing plant operations.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of chemical process operations, utilities, equipment, EHS regulations, and SAP.
• Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal and people management skills, analytical and problem-solving ability, result-oriented with multitasking capability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Why Consider this Opportunity?

• Lead production operations across multiple plants with significant impact on operational excellence and business outcomes.
• Drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, and Maintenance teams to foster innovation and process optimization.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team, influencing plant-wide culture and performance.
• Engage in cost management and efficiency initiatives with direct influence on profitability.