Plant Asst Manager - Biochar Ops (Gundlupet)

Equilibrium; Gundlupet; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Equilibrium in Gundlupet, Karnataka, is seeking a Plant Assistant Operations Manager – Biochar to set up and manage day-to-day plant production, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will supervise operators, coordinate feedstock intake, monitor processes, and implement SOPs, with hands-on experience in electrical panels, troubleshooting, and biomass processing.

Kannada language proficiency is mandatory; English basics and MS Office skills are required to maintain records and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 2–6 years of factory/plant operations experience.
• Hands-on experience with electrical panels, control panels, motors, wiring, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience supervising plant operators and daily-wage workers.
• Kannada language proficiency is mandatory.
• Basic English and MS Excel/Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Set up plant operations, including logistical arrangements, production workflows, processes, and SOPs.
• Manage daily plant operations, including feedstock intake, production processes, and output storage.
• Monitor and achieve production targets across volume, yield, and quality.
• Oversee routine equipment upkeep and troubleshoot equipment and electrical issues to minimise downtime.
• Supervise plant operators and daily-wage/contract workers, including shift planning, attendance, and work allocation.
• Conduct regular QA/QC checks on biochar output, including moisture, quality, and batch consistency.
• Maintain accurate daily production records and provide regular updates on plant operations.
• Report production metrics, operational issues, equipment breakdowns, and other key updates to the Equilibrium HQ team.

Skills

Plant operations management

Electrical panels & motors

Supervising staff

QA/QC

SOP development

Production planning

Troubleshooting equipment

Excel / MS Office

Kannada language proficiency

English communication

Education

Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical panels

Control panels

Motors & wiring

Biomass processing equipment

Job description

Location: Gundlupet, Karnataka

About Equilibrium:

Equilibrium is a full-stack carbon removal developer building one of the largest high-integrity carbon portfolios from the Global South, with a ~20Mt CO₂ removal pipeline. We develop bankable, high-impact projects by integrating advanced climate science, an in-house digital MRV platform, and innovative blended finance.

Our portfolio spans across nature-based and engineered removal: on nature-based, we have large-scale agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and mangrove restoration initiatives; on engineered removal, we are building India's leading biochar platform with large-scale commercial operations. Collectively, our projects span 120,000+ hectares and will support over 150,000 smallholder farmers and coastal communities.

Our work is backed by a $3M institutional seed round from Peak XV (formerly Sequoia) and Avaana Capital, and driven by a 95+ member team with deep expertise in climate science, carbon markets, and project operations..

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Plant Assistant Operations Manager – Biochar to set up and manage the day-to-day operations of our biochar production facility in Gudlupet. This role is ideal for someone with hands‑on experience in plant operations, manufacturing, or agro-processing, who is comfortable managing production, equipment, people, and quality on the plant floor.

• Set up plant operations, including logistical arrangements, production workflows, processes, and SOPs.
• Manage daily plant operations, including feedstock intake, production processes, and output storage.
• Monitor and achieve production targets across volume, yield, and quality.
• Oversee routine equipment upkeep and troubleshoot equipment and electrical issues to minimise downtime.
• Supervise plant operators and daily-wage/contract workers, including shift planning, attendance, and work allocation.
• Conduct regular QA/QC checks on biochar output, including moisture, quality, and batch consistency.
• Maintain accurate daily production records and provide regular updates on plant operations.
• Report production metrics, operational issues, equipment breakdowns, and other key updates to the Equilibrium HQ team.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification.
• 2–6 years of experience managing factory/plant operations, manufacturing, agro-processing, or similar production units.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical panels, control panels, motors, wiring, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience supervising plant operators, technicians, and daily-wage/contract workers.
• Strong understanding of plant operations, equipment maintenance, and production processes.
• Ability to set up and implement workflows, SOPs, and systems for efficient plant operations.
• Experience setting up or commissioning a new plant or production unit.
• Experience in agro-processing, biomass processing, manufacturing, or similar industries.
• Experience working with furnaces, kilns, dryers, biomass, or other thermal processing equipment.
• Experience in developing and implementing production and maintenance SOPs.
• Proficiency in Kannada is mandatory.
• Basic working knowledge of English for communication and reporting.
• Basic proficiency in MS Excel / MS Office for maintaining production records and reports.