Recycling Manager (Mgmt)

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc.; Sinnar; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc. in Maharashtra seeks a seasoned leader to head Production Operations for scrap processing, solvent extraction, and crystallization. You will plan and execute daily production, optimize throughput, monitor process quality, and drive continuous improvement.

This role partners with QA/QC to uphold safety and cost controls. The candidate will manage production engineers, supervisors, and operators, applying lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech or higher).
• 12-15+ years of experience, including at least 8 years in operations in a chemical processing unit.
• Knowledge of special metals and advanced materials is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of managing solvent extraction is a major added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production planning and execution for scrap processing and solvent extraction/crystallization.
• Ensure optimum throughput, plant utilization, and product quality across all stages.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for productivity and yield.
• Partner with QA/QC, drive OEE, reduce rejects and cost, ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead safety, environment, and cost-control efforts; manage the production team.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Operational excellence

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech or higher in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Solvent extraction equipment

Job description

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Leads recycling production operations for Plant 2, including scrap processing and solvent extraction/crystallization. Responsible for production planning and execution, throughput and plant utilization, process and product quality, continuous improvement, safety, team leadership, and manufacturing cost control. Partners with QA/QC and drives operational performance through OEE, yield, rejection reduction, on-time delivery, and cost management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Production Operations - Scrap Processing

• Manage daily production planning and execution.
• Ensure optimum throughput and plant utilization.
• Monitor process parameters and product quality across all manufacturing stages.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for productivity and yield enhancement.
• Minimize downtime and production losses.

Solvent Extraction & Crystallization

• Control extraction efficiency and impurity removal.
• Monitor solvent inventory, phase separation, and reagent consumption.

Quality Management

• Coordinate with QA/QC teams.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and customer requirements.
• Drive reduction in rejects, rework, and customer complaints.

Safety & Environment

• Implement EHS policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe handling of hydrogen, chemicals, powders, and furnaces.

Team Management

• Lead production engineers, supervisors, and operators.
• Develop workforce skills through training and mentoring.
• Drive performance management and succession planning.

Cost Control

• Control manufacturing costs and consumable usage.Monitor energy, gas, chemical, and utility consumption.
• Improve OEE and production efficiency.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Work Experience

• B.E./B.Tech or higher in Chemical Engineering.
• 12-15+ years of experience, including at least 8 years in operations in a chemical processing unit.
• Knowledge of special metals and advanced materials is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of managing solvent extraction is a major added advantage.

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements

• Chemical engineering and hydrometallurgy / solvent extraction.
• Strong knowledge of operational excellence (Lean, Six Sigma) and Health & Safety tools.
• Preference for experience in tungsten carbide manufacturing and solvent extraction operations.
• Operational team management, communication, and problem solving.

In July 2018, we began an exciting transformation to become an independent company under the ownership of KKR, a leading global investment firm based in the United States that builds stronger companies through employee engagement.

We believe an actively engaged workforce with people acting and being treated like owners produces a better company for all. So, in February 2019, we introduced the Hyperion Ownership Participation Program, which empowers our employees by allowing them to share in the value we create together.

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