Manufacturing Operations Head

**Job Description:** You will be responsible for leading the manufacturing operations at Scimplify, overseeing various aspects of plant operations, raw material management, risk assessment, financial exposure management, commercial tracking, governance, and process excellence. Your role will involve collaborating with different teams to ensure efficient production and delivery of specialty chemicals. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead end-to-end manufacturing campaigns across Scimplify's specialty chemical plants in India. - Oversee production execution, batch planning, and yield tracking. - Drive raw material planning and allocation across plants. - Manage Production Planning & Inventory Control (PPIC) for ongoing campaigns. - Monitor and manage at-risk plants in terms of financial exposure. - Own campaign commercials and production economics. - Implement systems for production tracking, deviations, and escalation. - Drive best practices in plant operations, compliance, and safety. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent; advanced degree preferred. - 8-12 years of experience in contract manufacturing within the specialty chemicals sector. - Strong knowledge of PPIC, plant operations, and specialty chemical production. - Demonstrated ability to track commercials, P&L, and financial exposure at the plant level. - Experience in multi-plant coordination and vendor/partner management. - Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. You will have the opportunity to lead operations across multiple specialty chemical plants in India, gaining exposure to both manufacturing and commercial aspects of chemical campaigns. You will be part of a fast-paced, high-growth startup culture with ownership, autonomy, competitive compensation, leadership visibility, and long-term growth opportunities. Additionally, you will be granted Esop, providing an opportunity to own a stake in the company's growth and success. For more information, you can visit Scimplify's official website at [https://www.scimplify.com/](https://www.scimplify.com/),