Cluster Manufacturing Head

Job Description: Cluster Head – Manufacturing (Chemical Plants)Location: Bharuch, Gujarat Industry: Chemicals (Specialty / Industrial) Reporting To: CEOPosition Overview: We are looking for a seasoned and results-driven Cluster Head – Manufacturing to lead multiple chemical manufacturing sites in Ankleshwar and Sahayka, Gujarat. This role requires a strong techno-commercial leader with deep expertise in chemical manufacturing, process optimization, cost leadership, regulatory management, and multi-site operations. The incumbent will be responsible for driving operational excellence, profitability, safety, compliance, and technology adoption across the manufacturing cluster.Key Responsibilities:Manufacturing & Operations Leadership • Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across multiple chemical plants. • Drive operational excellence across production, maintenance, engineering, EHS, and utilities. • Ensure optimum capacity utilization, quality standards, and on-time production. • Build and mentor strong plant leadership teams. • Establish performance metrics and continuous improvement culture across sites.Process & Technology Excellence • Provide leadership in process chemistry, scale-up, and process optimization. • Drive implementation of new technologies including flow chemistry. • Lead yield improvement, throughput enhancement, and debottlenecking initiatives. • Evaluate and implement automation and digital manufacturing opportunities.Cost Optimization & Productivity • Deliver substantial and sustainable cost savings across utilities, manpower, and technology. • Implement energy efficiency and resource optimization programs. • Benchmark plants against industry best-in-class cost structures. • Drive continuous cost reduction and EBITDA improvement initiatives.P&L Management • Own and manage manufacturing P&L for the cluster. • Prepare and control annual budgets and operating plans. • Monitor conversion costs, utility costs, and plant profitability. • Evaluate and execute capex with strong ROI discipline.Regulatory & External Stakeholder Management • Maintain strong relationships with GIDC, Pollution Control Board, Factory Inspectorate, and Labour Department. • Ensure full compliance with environmental, safety, and statutory regulations. • Manage audits, approvals, and inspections.Safety, Compliance & ESG • Drive a zero-incident safety culture. • Ensure adherence to all EHS and statutory norms. • Lead sustainability and environmental initiatives.Candidate Profile:Education: • B.E. / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from a reputed university (IIT, ICT, NIT or equivalent preferred).Experience: • 15–20 years in the chemical manufacturing industry. • Proven experience managing multiple manufacturing sites. • Demonstrated success in cost optimization, productivity improvement, and technology implementation.Core Competencies: • Strong knowledge of process chemistry and plant operations. • Exposure to flow chemistry and modern manufacturing technologies. • Proven track record of delivering savings in utilities, manpower, and process costs. • Experience managing plant or cluster-level P&L. • Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability.Compensation: • Competitive industry-leading compensation with performance-linked incentives.

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