Job Title: Deputy General Manager (DGM) – Plant Department: Operations / Plant Management Location: Derabassi, Punjab Reporting to: General Manager / Vice President – Operations Job Summary: The DGM – Plant is responsible for overseeing the overall operations of a pesticide manufacturing facility, including production, maintenance, quality, safety, compliance, and resource planning. This role ensures cost-effective, high-quality, and safe production in alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities: 1. Plant Operations Management: Lead end-to-end plant operations including formulation, filling, packaging, utility management, and dispatch. Ensure production targets are met with consistent quality and efficiency. Monitor plant performance metrics and drive continuous improvement. 2. Strategic Planning & Execution: Collaborate with senior management on annual operational plans, budgets, and capital expenditures. Develop and implement strategies for productivity improvement, cost reduction, and capacity expansion. 3. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with relevant regulatory bodies like CIBRC , CPCB , BIS , GPCB , and Factory Act . Facilitate internal and external audits and address non-conformities proactively. 4. EHS (Environment, Health & Safety): Establish and enforce strong safety culture and SOPs. Ensure hazardous waste handling, effluent treatment, fire safety, and emergency preparedness systems are robust and compliant. 5. Production & Quality Coordination: Liaise with R&D, QA/QC teams to ensure right-first-time manufacturing and batch quality. Address root cause analysis of quality issues and production deviations. 6. Team Leadership & People Management: Lead a multidisciplinary team including Production, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, and Logistics. Drive training and development programs to enhance team capabilities and compliance culture. Promote team accountability and operational discipline. 7. Maintenance & Asset Management: Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance of plant equipment and utilities. Ensure optimal uptime and reliability of critical assets like reactors, filling lines, boilers, scrubbers, etc. 8. Inventory & Cost Control: Ensure optimum use of raw materials, packaging, and utilities. Monitor OEE, batch yields, material variances, and implement cost-saving initiatives. 9. Technology & Infrastructure Enhancement: Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and capacity enhancement. Lead plant modernization or expansion projects, including capex planning and execution. Qualifications: Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. Chemistry (preferred with MBA in Operations or Industrial Management) Experience: 15–20 years of experience in pesticide/agrochemical manufacturing, with at least 5–8 years in senior plant leadership Key Competencies: Deep understanding of agrochemical formulations (EC, SC, WP, WG, SL, etc.) Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and safety standards Proven leadership and crisis-handling ability Strategic thinking with a hands-on operational approach Strong communication and stakeholder management Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
Key Responsibilities: Strategic Planning & Execution Develop and implement integrated marketing plans aligned with company objectives. Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and trends. Design and manage marketing campaigns (digital, print, and on-ground). Collaborate with senior management to set marketing budgets and ensure ROI-driven strategies. Brand Management Strengthen brand identity through consistent messaging and visual communication. Plan PR activities, media partnerships, and public engagement initiatives. Oversee creation of marketing materials including brochures, videos, presentations, and event collaterals. Digital Marketing Supervise digital marketing campaigns including social media, SEO/SEM, email marketing, and paid ads. Monitor analytics and prepare performance reports on engagement, leads, and conversions. Coordinate with design and content teams for creative campaigns. Business Development Support Support the sales team in proposal creation, pitch presentations, and client acquisition strategies. Plan marketing activations, exhibitions, and corporate events to promote services. Develop case studies and project showcases to highlight successful campaigns. Team & Vendor Management Manage and mentor the marketing team to ensure timely project delivery. Coordinate with external vendors, creative agencies, printers, and media partners. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Mass Communication, or related field. 3–8 years of experience in marketing, preferably in Retail, Education industry. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.