Cluster Manufacturing Head

Job Description: Cluster Head – Manufacturing (Chemical Plants)

Location: Bharuch, Gujarat

Industry: Chemicals (Specialty / Industrial)

Reporting To: CEO

Position 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.