R&D cum Factory Head

Somu Group; Chikkakadaturu; Presencial; INR 6 000 000 - 9 000 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Somu Group in Malur, Karnataka seeks an experienced R&D cum Factory Head to oversee factory operations and R&D activities, ensuring efficient production, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and align manufacturing with R&D goals to deliver performance and growth. PhD or Master in Chemistry with 10+ years in manufacturing is preferred, with experience in specialty chemicals, pharma, or agrochemicals.

Qualificações

• PhD or Masters in Chemistry with relevant chemical manufacturing exposure.
• Postgraduate qualification in Operations Management or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Experience in senior factory leadership or plant management roles.
• Experience in speciality chemicals, pharma, or agrochemical industries preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day factory operations and ensure smooth production.
• Lead R&D and factory activities to meet safety, quality, and cost targets.
• Drive adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Develop production plans, monitor KPIs, and optimize capacity.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure proper PPE usage.
• Lead teams including Factory Managers and Maintenance; coordinate HR on manpower.

Conhecimentos

Strategic planning

Operational leadership

Manufacturing processes

Safety & compliance

Budgeting & cost control

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Formação académica

PhD/Master in Chemistry

MTech Chemical Engineering or higher

Operations Mgmt / MBA preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

JOB DESCRIPTION

R&D cum Factory Head

Department: Research & Development and Factory Operations
Designation: R&D cum Factory Head
Location: Malur, Karnataka
Reporting To: Chairman and Managing Director / Joint Managing Director
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

1. Job Purpose

To lead and oversee overall factory operations, R&D operations, ensuring efficient production, quality standards, workplace safety, statutory compliance, cost control, and achievement of organizational objectives.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Production & Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day factory operations and ensure smooth production activities.
• Develop production plans to meet business targets and customer requirements.
• Monitor production efficiency, capacity utilization, and operational performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and minimize operational losses.

B. Quality Management

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, approved procedures, and customer specifications.
• Coordinate with Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), and Production teams.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to reduce defects and process deviations.

C. Safety, Health & Environment

• Ensure compliance with applicable industrial safety, environmental, and chemical-handling requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Monitor hazardous chemical storage, handling, waste management, and emergency preparedness.
• Ensure timely closure of safety incidents and audit observations.

D. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

• Oversee compliance with applicable factory, labour, environmental, and other statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and ensure timely completion of inspections and submissions.
• Ensure maintenance of statutory records, licences, permits, and compliance documentation.

E. Team Leadership & Human Resources

• Lead and guide Factory Managers, Production, Maintenance, QC, Stores, and Administration teams.
• Set departmental goals, review employee performance, and develop leadership capabilities.
• Coordinate with HR on manpower planning, recruitment, training, discipline, and employee engagement.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and adherence to company policies.

F. Maintenance & Asset Management

• Ensure preventive and breakdown maintenance of plant machinery and equipment.
• Monitor equipment reliability, downtime, utilities, and maintenance costs.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance team to ensure safe and reliable plant operations.

G. Cost Control & Business Performance

• Prepare and monitor factory operating budgets.
• Control production costs, raw material consumption, energy usage, and wastage.
• Review operational KPIs and implement cost‑saving initiatives.
• Submit periodic factory performance reports to senior management.

H. Continuous Improvement

• Implement process improvements and operational best practices.
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and profitability.
• Lead internal audits and ensure timely closure of non‑conformities.

3. Educational Qualifications

• PhD, Masters in Chemistry or above, MTech Chemical Engineering or above.
• Postgraduate qualification in Operations Management or Business Administration is preferred.

4. Experience

• 10 years and above of relevant experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Significant experience in a senior factory leadership or plant management role.
• Experience in Speciality chemicals, Pharma, Agrochemical industry is strongly preferred.

5. Required Skills & Competencies

• Strategic planning and operational leadership.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and factory management.
• Understanding of industrial safety, environmental regulations, and statutory compliance.
• Budgeting, cost control, and performance analysis.
• Decision‑making, problem‑solving, and risk management.
• Team leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Strong reporting skills.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production target achievement.
• Production cost and operational efficiency.
• Product quality and rejection rates.
• Safety performance and statutory compliance.
• Equipment uptime and maintenance effectiveness.
• Waste reduction and resource utilization.
• Employee productivity and departmental performance.

7. Authority & Accountability

• Responsible for overall factory operational performance within approved budgets and delegated authority.
• Authorized to coordinate and direct factory departments in accordance with company policies.
• Accountable for production, quality, safety, compliance, cost management, and achievement of operational targets.