Deputy General Manager - Plant Operations

About the Role:

The Deputy General Manager Operations will play a key role in overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end manufacturing and operational processes of our chemical plant. This role requires a strong leader with extensive experience in chemical manufacturing operations, process improvement, safety, and quality management. The incumbent will ensure operational excellence, cost efficiency, compliance, and timely production delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee

  daily plant operations

  to ensure production targets, quality standards, and efficiency metrics are met.
• Drive

  process optimization

  and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other best practices.
• Ensure strict compliance with

  safety, health, environmental (SHE) regulations

  , and internal SOPs.
• Monitor and manage

  production planning, inventory control, and supply chain coordination

  .
• Lead, mentor, and develop

  plant operations teams

  , ensuring skill development and strong team performance.
• Implement and maintain

  quality management systems

  to meet internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with

  R&D, maintenance, and procurement teams

  for smooth operations and timely product delivery.
• Prepare and monitor

  operational budgets, cost control measures, and performance reports

  .
• Lead

  risk management and troubleshooting

  of operational issues, minimizing downtime and production losses.
• Support

  strategic planning and expansion projects

  , including new product lines or capacity enhancements.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in

  Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

  ; MBA or Postgraduate in Operations/Management is preferred.
• 12–15+ years of experience in

  chemical manufacturing or process industry operations

  , with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of

  chemical processes, plant operations, regulatory compliance, and safety standards

  .
• Proven experience in

  team leadership, process improvement, and operational excellence initiatives

  .
• Strong

  analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making

  skills.
• Excellent

  communication and interpersonal

  skills to liaise across teams and senior management.

Competencies:

• Leadership & People Management
• Strategic & Operational Planning
• Quality & Safety Compliance
• Process Improvement & Efficiency
• Budgeting & Cost Management
• Stakeholder Management