Website:
aadiglobalgroup.com
Job details:
Location: Delhi, India (On-site)
Employment Type: Contract / Consultant
About the Role
We are establishing an advanced plastic recycling facility in India and are seeking an experienced consultant to lead the project from concept through commercial operations.
The consultant will play a key role in developing the recycling business, including EPR strategy, plant design, machinery selection, packaging development, product strategy, compliance, and operational planning.
This is a strategic consulting role for professionals with proven experience in plastic recycling plants, Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), polymer processing, and recycled plastic manufacturing.
Key ResponsibilitiesPlant Development
- Design and optimize the overall recycling process.
- Develop process flow diagrams and material flow.
- Recommend plant capacity and expansion strategy.
- Design an efficient Material Recovery Facility (MRF).
Machinery Selection
- Evaluate and recommend machinery suppliers.
- Compare European, Taiwanese, Chinese, and Indian equipment.
- Assist with technical specifications and vendor negotiations.
- Review quotations and support procurement decisions.
- Supervise installation, commissioning, and performance testing.
EPR & Regulatory Compliance
- Develop the company's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) strategy.
- Assist with CPCB/SPCB registrations and compliance.
- Recommend traceability and documentation systems.
- Advise on environmental approvals and regulatory requirements.
Product Development
Advise on the highest-value products that can be manufactured from recycled HDPE and other plastic waste, including:
- Recycled pellets
- Blow moulding compounds
- Rotomoulding compounds
- Injection moulding grades
- Extrusion grades
- Packaging applications
- Value-added finished products
Recommend products based on profitability, market demand, capital investment, and scalability.
Packaging & Branding
- Recommend packaging solutions for recycled resin products.
- Design packaging specifications suitable for domestic and export markets.
- Develop labeling and branding recommendations.
- Ensure packaging meets customer and compliance requirements.
Business & Operations
- Prepare CAPEX and OPEX estimates.
- Improve production efficiency and recovery rates.
- Recommend quality control and laboratory requirements.
- Develop SOPs and operational best practices.
- Train production teams during commissioning.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in plastic recycling or polymer processing.
- Demonstrated experience setting up or operating recycling plants and/or Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs).
- Strong knowledge of HDPE, PP, LDPE, and mixed rigid plastic recycling.
- Experience with washing, shredding, sorting, extrusion, filtration, and pelletizing systems.
- Familiarity with global recycling machinery manufacturers.
- Strong vendor management and project execution experience.
Preferred Experience
Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:
- Plastic recycling plant setup
- Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs)
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
- Polymer compounding
- Blow moulding
- Injection moulding
- Packaging development
- Plastic product development
- Circular economy initiatives
Deliverables
The consultant will be expected to deliver:
- Complete plant development roadmap
- Machinery recommendations and vendor evaluations
- Plant layout and process optimization
- EPR implementation strategy
- Product portfolio recommendations
- Packaging recommendations
- CAPEX and OPEX analysis
- Commissioning support
- Operational improvement plan
How to Apply
Please include:
- Updated CV
- Summary of recycling projects completed
- Plant capacities worked on
- Types of polymers processed
- Role in each project
- Consulting fee expectations
- Availability
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