Process Head

Rama Phosphates Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Rama Phosphates Limited in Mumbai is seeking a senior process engineer to lead fertilizer manufacturing improvements across all plants. The role focuses on data-driven decision making, site audits, CAPEX evaluation, and technology upgrades to enhance efficiency, product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will drive standardization, cost reduction, and sustainable growth while mentoring plant teams and serving as the technical authority for process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Plant Process Data Management & Performance Monitoring: Oversee collection, validation, and consolidation of technical and operational process data from all manufacturing plants.
• Establish standard data reporting formats, KPIs, and benchmarks to monitor plant performance, efficiency, yield, energy consumption, and process stability.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with plant teams to ensure data accuracy, timely submission, and corrective action tracking.
• Analyse compiled data to identify process deviations, improvement opportunities, cost optimization measures, and productivity enhancements.
• Present consolidated process performance reports and insights to senior management with actionable recommendations.

Education

B.E / B. Tech Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Company / Unit : Rama Phosphates Limited

Department : Operations

Objective of Job

• To lead, standardize, and continuously improve fertilizer manufacturing processes across all plants by ensuring optimal process efficiency, consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective operations.
• The role aims to drive data-based decision-making, process audits, technology upgradation, and CAPEX evaluation to enhance plant performance, sustainability, and long-term organizational growth while ensuring adherence to Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), safety, and environmental norms.

Key Responsibilities

• Plant Process Data Management & Performance Monitoring
  • Oversee systematic collection, validation, and consolidation of technical and operational process data from all manufacturing plants.
  • Establish standard data reporting formats, KPIs, and benchmarks to monitor plant performance, efficiency, yield, energy consumption, and process stability.
  • Conduct regular follow-ups with plant teams to ensure data accuracy, timely submission, and corrective action tracking.
  • Analyse compiled data to identify process deviations, improvement opportunities, cost optimization measures, and productivity enhancements.
  • Present consolidated process performance reports and insights to senior management with actionable recommendations.
• Periodic Plant Audits & Process Verification
  • Plan and conduct periodic technical and process audits across plants to verify adherence to standard operating procedures, design parameters, safety norms, and quality standards.
  • Evaluate plant operations for process efficiency, equipment utilization, bottleneck identification, and loss reduction.
  • Review compliance with statutory, environmental, and internal process guidelines.
  • Document audit findings, recommend corrective and preventive actions, and monitor implementation status in coordination with plant leadership.
• CAPEX Review & Technical Evaluation
  • Review and technically evaluate CAPEX proposals related to process improvement, capacity expansion, technology upgradation, debottlenecking, and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Assess technical feasibility, ROI, lifecycle cost, energy efficiency, safety impact, and alignment with long-term business strategy.
  • Provide expert inputs during project planning, vendor selection, and approval stages.
  • Support management in prioritizing CAPEX investments based on operational criticality and strategic value.
  • Conduct vendor visits for inspection, technical assessment, and validation of equipment, machinery, raw materials, and process-related services.
  • Ensure vendor compliance with approved technical specifications, quality standards, and delivery commitments.
  • Collaborate with procurement, projects, and quality teams for vendor development, technical negotiations, and issue resolution.
  • Support troubleshooting and performance improvement of supplied equipment or services during installation and commissioning, as required.
• Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization, standardization, automation, and adoption of best industry practices.
  • Mentor and guide plant process teams to enhance technical capability, problem-solving skills, and process ownership.
  • Act as a technical authority for process-related decision-making across the organization.

Educational Qualification

• B.E / B. Tech Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering