Plant Manager

Business Supply Chain Job Title Plant Manager Location Ankleshwar ABOUT SOLENIS Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on partnering with water-intensive operations to solve complex water treatment process improvement and hygiene challenges with advanced chemical and equipment solutions for consumer industrial institutional food beverage and recreational pool and spa water markets The product portfolio of Solenis includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries process aids functional additives and cleaners and disinfectants as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies enhance product quality protect plant assets minimize environmental impact and create cleaner and safer environments Headquartered in Wilmington Delaware USA the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16 100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents Solenis has been recognized as a Best Managed Company for 4 consecutive years and was named as 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and monitor policies and procedures across all relevant operational areas Maintain a clean safe and compliant working environment that supports all manufacturing activities Ensure effective implementation of management systems RC OH S ISO 14001 ISO 45001 ISO 9001 and others covering Quality EHS Security Occupational Health Contractor Management and related domains Safeguard the health and safety of all employees contractors and visitors at all times Ensure continuous statutory compliance for the plant Lead and participate in incident investigations and unusual occurrences identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence Conduct departmental safety meetings ensure compliance with EHS trackers and deliver Responsible Care RC -related training as per plan Coordinate with Corporate EHSS experts whenever required Act as the Site Main Controller in case of emergencies Lead initiatives focused on quality improvement cost optimization and safety environmental enhancements and drive timely execution Foster a continuous improvement culture by motivating and engaging subordinates through regular meetings discussions and coaching Collaborate regularly with country regional and global supply chain teams to ensure production plans are achieved Ensure smooth coordination among Production Quality Assurance Process Development Engineering Projects Warehouse Wastewater Treatment Utilities and EHS for seamless site operations Provide on-the-job training to deputies and ensure smooth implementation of new systems Ensure timely preparation and distribution of MIS reports to the leadership team Achieve optimum utilization of plant capacity and associated resources Establish and maintain Quality and Environmental Management Systems QMS EMS for the site Assist senior management in monitoring cost projections and achieving financial targets Work closely with the Finance team to monitor estimate and control global production costing activities Arrange and facilitate training programs for team members including in-house and external opportunities Maintain operating and capital expenditures OpEx CapEx within approved budgets Promote an open and effective communication culture across the site Address employee grievances and manage union negotiations to maintain harmonious industrial relations and improved productivity Encourage innovation and idea generation among employees Support and guide employees through challenging situations promoting resilience and professional growth Implement and support Management of Change MOC processes effectively Ensure best-in-class manufacturing standards in all operational areas