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Job Title: Plant Head – Masterbatch Manufacturing
Location: Vadodara (Halol Plant)
Industry: Masterbatch / Polymer / Plastic Manufacturing
About The Company
A well-established manufacturing company in the
masterbatch and plastic compounding industry is looking for an experienced
Plant Head to lead and manage overall plant operations, production efficiency, quality systems, maintenance, and team management at its Halol manufacturing facility.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced
Plant Head with strong expertise in
masterbatch manufacturing, polymer processing, and plant operations management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end manufacturing activities, ensuring production efficiency, maintaining product quality standards, and driving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
🏭 Production Operations
- Manage daily plant operations and production activities
- Ensure optimum capacity utilization and timely production execution
- Monitor production schedules and operational efficiency
🎨 Quality Control & Dispersion
- Ensure proper color consistency and additive dispersion
- Monitor let-down ratios and product quality standards
- Coordinate with QA/QC and production teams for process improvements
⚙️ Process Optimization & Maintenance
- Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance activities
- Troubleshoot extrusion, compounding, and pelletizing issues
- Reduce downtime, wastage, and improve productivity
🧪 New Product Development (NPD)
- Support scale-up of formulations from lab to production
- Manage trial batches and process validation
- Assist in product costing and process optimization
🛡️ Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and statutory regulations
- Maintain plant safety standards and SOP implementation
👨🏭 Team Management
- Lead shift supervisors, operators, maintenance, and technical teams
- Handle manpower planning, training, and performance monitoring
- Coordinate with cross-functional departments
🎓 Required Qualifications - Degree/Diploma in:
- Polymer Technology
- Chemical Engineering
- Plastics Engineering
- CIPET preferred
- 5–20 years of experience in:
- Masterbatch
- Polymer Compounding
- Plastic Processing Industry
- Minimum 3–5 years in plant leadership or senior production management role
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