Head of Plants

Job Title : Head - Oils & Fats Catalysts (OFC) Production Entity : Evonik Catalysts India Pvt. Reporting to : Head of Operations About the Role: The Head - Oils & Fats Catalysts (OFC) Production will oversee the production processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards and operational efficiency while leading a team to achieve production goals. Production KPI’S: - Strategise & Plan for production of OFC (Nickel Recovery plant / Nickel Carobnate Plant & Reduction plant) as per schedule / requirements received from sales department. Ensure smooth operations of OFC (NRP / NCP & Reduction) for production of catalyst maintaining all the process parameters. To strictly adhere to standard Operation procedure manual. Co-ordinate with R&D/QC, & Store/Dispatch department as and when required. To train Team Shift leader in plant operation for quality output and work delegation. Checking of monthly stock & MIS records. To follow up equipment’s preventive schedule for smooth production and reduce machine breakdown. Responsible for New project related to OFC/ Replacement of old equipment. Active participation in monthly Production maintenance coordination meeting. Ensure all activities are carried out as per statutory compliance requirement in OFC and ZLD plant. Ensure plant pollution equipment are operational and emissions are as per prescribed standards. Identify training requirement and coordinate with ESH function/impart training. To adhere and monitor that all required safety standards are followed in plant as per process requirement. Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment. Training KPI’S : - Verify and approve skill matrix prepare by production manager. Cross check and verify training calendar & training documents at certain intervals which are prepare by production manager. Quality KPI’S: - Meet all requirements of QC during manufacturing & target Zero rejection. Ensure product quality meets the standard requirement. Education, Certification and/or relevant experience required A highly skilled Chemical Engineer with a degree in Chemical Engineering and over minimum 10 years of extensive experience in managing and leading production operations within chemical plants. Proven track record in optimizing production processes, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, and driving operational excellence to enhance productivity and efficiency Proficient in PLC and SCADA systems, with a solid understanding of instrumentation used in industrial processes alongwith project experience. Good understanding of manufacturing process and technical expectation from the products. Please note that you will only receive a call from our Talent Acquisition team if your profile is shortlisted and considered for the role.