Process Development Manager

Archroma; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Vadodara, Gujarat is seeking a Site Process Development Manager. The role involves planning and implementing chemical processes for new product launches and optimizing existing products while ensuring EHS compliance. Ideal candidates should have a PhD or MSc in Chemistry with multiple years of industrial experience. This full-time position offers opportunities to lead projects and manage a team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in production under (pre-)GMP conditions.
• Experience in leading development projects from initiation to implementation.
• Strong knowledge of chemical processes and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement chemical processes for new product launches.
• Lead development projects, including documentation and training.
• Design processes focusing on quality and cost efficiency.
• Manage the process development team.
• Conduct experiments and evaluate raw material suppliers.

Skills

Chemical process development

EHS compliance

Risk assessment

Project management

Education

PhD in Chemistry or MSc in Chemistry

Job description

Job Description

• Job Title: Site Process Development Manager
• Division: Textile Effects
• Reports to: Site Director – Vadodara, Gujarat
• Department: Process Development Lab
• Education/Experience: PhD in Chemistry with at least 3–5 years, or MSc in Chemistry with 5–10 year experience or comparable, preferably in production under (pre‑)GMP conditions.

Key Accountabilities

• Plan, develop, and implement chemical processes and technologies for new product launches and optimization of existing products, ensuring compliance with EHS standards and regulations.
• Lead development projects from initiation to plant implementation, including documentation, SOP creation, risk analysis, training, and troubleshooting.
• Design and optimize product-related processes focusing on quality, cost efficiency, and EHS compliance and yield improvement.
• Ensure execution and control of chemical process‑related EHS legal and corporate guidelines.
• Lead and manage the process development team.
• Conduct laboratory experiments for new products/plant troubleshooting/Opex saving initiatives.
• Alternate raw material supplier evaluation based on performance trial in laboratory.
• Prepare risk assessment for process, SOP, participation in HAZOP study.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Product Management, Manufacturing, and Research

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing

Location

Vadodara, Gujarat, India