Roles and Responsibilities Oversee daily operations of the plant, ensuring efficient production and meeting quality standards. Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction. Manage a team of engineers, technicians, and operators to achieve business objectives. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental laws, and company policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues related to equipment maintenance, process improvements, and supply chain management. Desired Candidate Profile 20-30 years of experience in petrochemical/plastics industry as an engineer or manager. Strong leadership and management skills with ability to motivate teams towards achieving goals. Proven track record in strategic planning, resource management, financial oversight & budgeting. Deep technical knowledge of Polymers (Polypropylene and other Engineering Polymers) and its compounding/masterbatch field.
Strategic R&D Leadership: Develop and implement the R&D strategy in alignment with the company's overall business objectives. Identify and prioritize research projects that will give the company a competitive advantage. Product Development: Lead the development of new PP and engineering polymer compounds and masterbatches from lab-scale trials to full-scale commercial production. This includes formulating recipes, selecting raw materials and additives, and optimizing processing parameters. Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of R&D chemists, engineers, and technicians. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Technical Support and Collaboration: Provide technical support to the sales, marketing, and production teams. Work closely with customers to understand their needs and develop custom-tailored solutions. Quality and Compliance: Ensure all R&D activities and products comply with relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM), quality control protocols, and safety regulations. Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of R&D projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Market and Technology Awareness: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor products to guide research initiatives.
Role & responsibilities Aligning human resources strategies with business goals, overseeing all HR functions, and ensuring legal compliance and a positive workplace culture. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, managing recruitment, training, compensation, benefits, employee relations, Contract Man power handling, performance management, and maintaining HR records and policies. Preferred candidate profile Worked in the Polymer Industry
The Vice President - Automobile will be a strategic leader responsible for driving the company's growth and market share within the Automotive segment . This role requires a deep understanding of polymer science, masterbatches, and compounding applications used in vehicle components. The VP will manage all aspects of the automotive business unit, including sales, business development, key account management, technical collaboration, and alignment of product development (R&D) with automotive industry requirements (e.g., IATF 16949 standards, OEM specifications). Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership & Business Development Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan to significantly grow the automotive business unit, focusing on both Tier 1 suppliers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Identify new business opportunities, target emerging automotive technologies (e.g., electric vehicles), and penetrate new domestic and international markets. Establish and nurture high-level relationships with key decision-makers at major automotive clients. Manage P&L for the Automotive business segment, ensuring aggressive growth targets and profitability are met. 2. Sales & Key Account Management Lead the Automobile sales team, setting challenging targets, monitoring performance, and providing coaching. Oversee all Key Account Management (KAM) activities to ensure client satisfaction, retention, and expansion of product usage. Negotiate major supply agreements, contracts, and pricing structures for polymer compounds (like glass-filled, talc-filled, FR, or custom-engineered PP/Polymer compounds) and specialized masterbatches (color, black, additive) used in automotive parts. 3. Product & Technical Alignment Act as the primary interface between the R&D/Technical teams and automotive customers to drive product innovation . Translate complex customer technical requirements (e.g., specific color matches, flame retardancy, impact resistance, UV stabilization) into actionable development projects. Ensure all supplied materials meet stringent automotive quality standards, including obtaining necessary OEM approvals and adhering to IATF 16949 quality management systems. Monitor industry trends and material advancements to keep Sudarsshan's product portfolio competitive. 4. Operational Excellence & Compliance Work closely with Production and Quality teams to ensure efficient order fulfillment and consistent product quality. Drive compliance with all environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements related to automotive material supply. Preferred candidate profile 1. Core Experience & Sector Focus Deep Industry Tenure: 15+ years of progressive experience, with a significant portion (5+ years) in a Senior Leadership/P&L management role within the Polymer Compounding, Masterbatch, or Specialty Chemicals industries. Automotive Specialization: Non-negotiable, proven track record of successfully growing the business with Indian and Global OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and Tier 1 Automotive Suppliers (e.g., Motherson, Bosch, Continental). Material Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of engineering plastics and their specific functional requirements for automotive applications (e.g., PP, PA, ABS, PC/ABS, TPE, etc.) and the role of masterbatches (color, additive, black) in achieving final product specifications. 2. Technical and Quality Acumen Polymer Science/Engineering Background: A strong academic foundation (B.Tech/M.Tech in Polymer Science, Plastics Engineering, or Chemical Engineering) is essential to effectively bridge the gap between customer technical needs and the company's R&D/Production capabilities. Quality System Mastery: Thorough understanding and experience with the automotive industry's mandatory quality management standard, IATF 16949 . The candidate must ensure material approval processes and documentation meet global OEM requirements. Application Knowledge: Intimate familiarity with where the company's products are used (e.g., interior trims, dashboards, exterior bumpers, under-the-hood components) and the related performance standards (e.g., heat resistance, UV stability, impact strength). 3. Leadership & Business Skills Strategic Growth Driver: Must have demonstrable experience in developing and executing long-term growth strategies to capture market share, especially in high-growth areas like EV component manufacturing. P&L Ownership: Proven ability to manage a significant business unit's Profit and Loss ( P&L ), demonstrating financial acumen in pricing, margin optimization, and budgeting. Key Account Negotiation: Exceptional skills in building and maintaining high-level relationships with C-suite and procurement leaders at target automotive accounts and negotiating complex, long-term supply contracts. Team Leadership: A successful track record of mentoring and leading a specialized sales and technical support team. 4. Behavioral Attributes Results-Oriented: A highly driven individual with a focus on meeting aggressive revenue and profit targets. Problem Solver: Capability to rapidly address technical or supply chain issues that arise in high-stakes automotive projects. Global Mindset: Experience working with international supply chains or global clients is highly advantageous, given the nature of the automotive sector.
1. Business Development and Reporting • Identify new markets and prospective customers in assigned territory/market and convert opportunities in to business. • Achieve Sales Goals: Meet or exceed established sales targets, both in terms of revenue and volume of sales. • Participate in conferences, exhibitions for business development • Reporting and Forecasting: Provide regular updates and forecasts regarding sales performance, market trends. 2. Sales Presentations and Proposals: • Prepare Sales proposals / presentations. • Prepare technical proposals, Sales bids. • Participate in Pricing negotiations. 3. Customer Relationship Management (CRM): • Build and Maintain Relationships: Develop and nurture long-term relationships with key clients, decision-makers, and stakeholders in the assigned market. • Client Meetings and Consultations: Engage in meetings with clients to understand their needs and provide solutions through the companys products. • Client Support: Provide ongoing support to clients throughout the purchasing process and post-sale, ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering repeat business. 4. Collaboration with Internal Teams: • Coordinate with the plant operations team for seamless execution of the orders. 5. Post-Sale Support and After-Sales Service : • After-Sales Service: Coordinate for after-sales support to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term relationships. • Customer Feedback: Gather customer feedback to inform future product improvements or adaptations. 6. Payment Collection: Making Sure that the payment is received within the stipulated credit period.
The Development Manager - Automobile will be the primary technical leader responsible for the conception, formulation, testing, and scaling up of novel and existing Polymer Compounds and Masterbatches specifically for the automotive industry. This role is a hands-on, laboratory, and pilot-plant-based function, ensuring the companys product portfolio meets the most demanding technical and quality specifications of global Automotive OEMs. Key Responsibilities 1. Product Formulation & Development (Core Focus) Lead the R&D cycle for new polymer products targeting automotive applications (e.g., under-the-hood, interior, exterior, and emerging EV components). Design and optimize polymer compound formulations (using base resins, additives, fillers, reinforcement agents, and color masterbatches) to achieve required technical properties such as: Mechanical strength (tensile, flexural, impact). Thermal stability (HDT, Vicat softening point). Flame retardancy (UL94 ratings). Aesthetics (low scratch, color matching, low gloss). Regulatory compliance (Low VOC, heavy metals). Conduct systematic design of experiments (DOE) to efficiently refine formulations and optimize processing parameters on laboratory-scale and pilot-scale compounding equipment (e.g., twin-screw extruders). 2. Material Testing & Validation Oversee and execute comprehensive physical, chemical, and analytical testing of new formulations using standard polymer testing equipment (e.g., universal testing machine, melt flow indexer, spectrophometer, rheometer). Correlate laboratory test results with required OEM standards and specifications (e.g., Ford WSS-M4D, Maruti Suzuki MSES). Manage the generation and maintenance of comprehensive technical datasheets (TDS) and safety datasheets (SDS) for all developed automotive products. 3. Process Scale-up & Technical Transfer Successfully transition validated laboratory formulations to commercial-scale production processes, collaborating closely with the Production and Process Engineering teams. Define and optimize critical processing parameters (temperature profile, screw configuration, feed rate) for new products on production-scale compounding lines to ensure repeatability and quality . Troubleshoot and resolve technical formulation and processing issues that arise during initial production trials. 4. Technical Support & Documentation Provide high-level, internal technical support to the Quality and Technical Service teams regarding the performance and characteristics of the automotive product range. Ensure all new materials comply with automotive documentation requirements, specifically supporting data generation for IMDS (International Material Data System) submissions. Required Qualifications & Skills Education: Master's or Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering, Plastics Technology, Materials Science , or a closely related field. Experience: 15+ years of dedicated R&D/Formulation experience in polymer compounding, masterbatches, or high-performance plastics , with a minimum of 4 years focused on materials for the Automotive Industry . Hands-on Expertise: Proven, practical experience in formulating and testing engineering plastics (e.g., PA, PBT, PC/ABS, TPEs, FR grades) and polyolefin compounds (e.g., Talc/GF filled PP). Core Technical Knowledge: Expert understanding of polymer science, compounding techniques, additive technology , and standard automotive material testing protocols (e.g., heat aging, weathering, impact testing). Industry Standards: Familiarity with the structure and requirements of major global automotive material specifications and quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949).
The Marketing Manager - Additive Masterbatches will be the product specialist and business development leader responsible for the growth and positioning of the company's full range of Additive Masterbatches (AMBs) in the domestic and international markets. This includes technical products such as UV stabilizers, antioxidants, anti-stats, processing aids, anti-block, slip, flame retardants, and foaming agents. The manager will drive market strategy, technical sales support, product portfolio management, and collaborate closely with R&D and key customers to develop application-specific solutions. Key Responsibilities 1. Product and Portfolio Management Act as the technical and commercial expert for the entire Additive Masterbatch portfolio. Define the product roadmap, pricing strategy, and positioning for different additive groups based on industry application (e.g., films, fibers, packaging, agricultural, pipe). Conduct continuous market and competitive analysis specifically focused on additive technology trends, regulatory changes (e.g., food contact, health standards), and competitive product performance. Work with R&D to define specifications for new AMBs and optimize existing formulations based on market feedback and customer performance requirements. 2. Technical Sales and Business Development Drive sales growth by providing advanced technical support to the domestic and export sales teams. Engage directly with key customers and converters to understand their specific polymer processing challenges and recommend the appropriate additive solution (e.g., recommending a specific UV package for greenhouse film or an antioxidant blend for automotive components). Develop technical presentations, case studies, and application notes demonstrating the performance benefits and cost-in-use advantages of Sudarsshan's AMBs. Identify and target high-value applications and industries that are dependent on specialized additives for performance enhancement. 3. Marketing Strategy and Promotion Develop and implement targeted marketing campaigns to promote the technical efficacy and value proposition of AMBs to technical buyers, R&D heads, and production managers. Plan and execute participation in relevant trade shows, technical seminars, and industry forums (e.g., PlastIndia, K-Show) focused on polymer processing and additive technologies. Create technical content (articles, white papers, digital collateral) that educates the market on the critical function of various AMBs. 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Quality Coordinate with the Quality and Production teams to ensure the consistent manufacturing and quality control of high-performance additive products. Ensure all product documentation (TDS, MSDS, regulatory compliance certificates like FDA, RoHS, REACH) is accurately maintained and supplied to customers. Collaborate with the commercial teams on sales forecasting, inventory planning, and order management for the AMB business unit. Required Qualifications & Skills Qualifications Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Polymer Science, Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering , or a related technical field. A business qualification (e.g., MBA) is an advantage. Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience in technical marketing, product management, or technical sales within the Masterbatch, Additive, or Specialty Polymer/Chemical industry . Domain Expertise: Proven, in-depth technical knowledge of the mechanism, application, and formulation of various Polymer Additives and their effect on different plastic processing technologies (e.g., film extrusion, injection molding, blow molding). Key Skills Technical Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex chemical and technical data into clear, compelling commercial value propositions. Analytical Thinking: Strong skills in competitive analysis, pricing strategy, and technical problem-solving. Customer Focus: Experience in directly engaging with R&D and technical teams of converting companies to customize solutions. Project Management: Ability to manage multiple product development and marketing projects simultaneously.