Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager

• Lead day-to-day operations of the

  warehouse, blending facility, and local distribution

  .
• Implement best-practice

  warehouse safety standards

  , chemical storage norms, and housekeeping.
• Establish and maintain

  FIFO

  , stock controls, and systems to reduce obsolete inventory.
• Oversee hazardous goods handling, storage, segregation, and documentation.

2. Chemical Blending & Production Oversight

• Oversee production planning and execution for chemical manufacturing.
• Ensure

  raw material qualification

  , hazard evaluation, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Implement and maintain

  SOPs, ISO standards, QC protocols

  , and in-process quality checks.
• Strengthen capacity planning for high-demand product groups (e.g., Life Sciences).

3. Regulatory Compliance & Permits

• Lead and manage compliance with Indian regulations such as:
• Chemical import permits (BIS / CIB / CLP equivalents)
• Hazardous substance storage norms
• Pollution Control Board requirements
• Hazardous waste disposal regulations
• Import/Export documentation
• Work with regulatory bodies and ensure all relevant certificates and permissions are in place.
• Proactively manage audits, government inspections, and corrective actions.

4. Import Operations & Customs Management

• Ensure accurate

  HS code classification

  , import declarations, and adherence to DGFT and customs norms.
• Manage relationships with

  customs brokers

  , shipping agents, and freight partners.
• Ensure smooth inbound logistics and timely clearance of shipments.
• Build robust processes for regulatory-driven imports (e.g., BIS, chemical permits).

5. Quality, ISO, and SOP Governance

• Maintain all

  SOPs, ISO documentation, QC protocols

  , and version control.
• Drive a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and monitor operational KPIs and ensure performance adherence.

6. Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

• Ensure compliance with safety standards for chemical handling, blending, and storage.
• Manage environmental compliance including wastewater handling, emissions, and ETP monitoring.
• Ensure proper hazardous waste disposal through certified partners.
• Conduct safety audits and enforce corrective actions.

7. Business Continuity & Risk Management

• Conduct risk assessments for operations, supply chain, and production.
• Identify and manage alternative sourcing, toll blending solutions, and contingency plans.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement durable corrective actions.

8. People Management

• Lead and develop the operations team, ensuring skill development and succession readiness.
• Build collaboration with Sales, Customer Service, Finance, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in

  Chemistry

  , Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

• 7 to 12 years

  of experience in

  chemical manufacturing

  ,

  warehouse management

  , or

  operations leadership

  .
• Strong understanding of:
• India import regulations & customs compliance
• Hazardous chemicals storage norms
• Pollution Control Board requirements
• ISO systems (ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001)
• Proven experience in

  implementing SOPs, QC systems, audits, and regulatory documentation

  .
• Experience managing a

  chemical blending facility

  or toll manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to handle

  regulatory permits, BIS, dangerous goods, and hazardous waste

  .

Preferred

• Experience working in a

  multinational chemical company

  .
• Exposure to

  toll blending, outsourcing

  , and business continuity planning.
• Strong ability to manage

  multiple stakeholders

  across functions and countries.
• Strong communication skills for working with global and regional teams.

• SAP experience is highly preferred

  (MM, WM, PP, and basic reporting modules).