Project Lead

Company: Shyam Chemicals is a leading manufacturer of high-quality copper chemicals, serving diverse industries in India and globally.

Job Summary: We need an experienced professional to lead our new plant setup from concept to commissioning. This role involves managing the full project lifecycle, including budget, timelines, and all regulatory approvals. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in chemical engineering and a proven track record of managing greenfield projects in India.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the entire project, defining scope, timeline, and budget. Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders, from vendors to government agencies.

· Finalize engineering design and plant layout. Manage the procurement of all major equipment. Oversee construction, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

· Secure all necessary licenses and permits from local and state authorities, including the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB). Ensure compliance with Indian regulations like the Factories Act.

· Vet and manage all third-party vendors and contractors. Negotiate contracts and oversee site operations.

· Lead the commissioning and validation of the plant. Develop a seamless handover plan to the production and operations teams.

· Manage the project budget, track expenditures, and provide regular reports to senior management.

Qualifications:

· Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

· Experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience in the chemical or process manufacturing industry. Must have successfully managed at least one complete greenfield project. Extensive knowledge of the Indian regulatory environment, especially in Gujarat, is highly preferred.

· Skills: Strong project management, negotiation, and leadership skills. Proficient in project management software. Decisive and results-oriented.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,800,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked as the lead project in charge for a new factory setup?
• Tell us about your experience setting up that factory? Where was it, what industry, product, what was the scope of work, what were key learnings?
• What are the most important things to manage when handling a plat setup end to end?
• Are you willing to relocate to Ankleshwar, Gujarat?
• What is your current CTC (in lakhs per annum)?

Work Location: In person