GROUP CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO)Manufacturing, Circular Economy & SustainabilityPosition Title
Group Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Reporting To
Founder, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)
Location
Gummidipoondi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Travel Requirement
Coimbatore and Gummidipoondi manufacturing plants, customer locations, supplier facilities, project sites, government departments, industry associations, conferences, and international business engagements as required. Need to Travel for new recycling plant set up in other part of India and should have experience in Greenfield project set up
About JC Global
JC Global is a leading circular economy company engaged in the manufacturing of high-quality recycled polymer granules and Polymer Pyrolysis Oil (PPO) from post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste.
The company is committed to transforming plastic waste into valuable resources through advanced recycling, sustainable manufacturing, environmental stewardship, and innovation. With ambitious growth plans, expansion projects, and diversification into circular feedstocks and advanced recycling solutions, JC Global seeks a visionary operational leader to drive manufacturing excellence, profitability, compliance, sustainability, and long-term business growth.
Position Summary
The Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, operational performance, profitability, governance, compliance, and growth of all manufacturing operations and business units of JC Global.
The COO shall oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations including recycled polymer granules, polymer pyrolysis oil operations, utilities, maintenance, quality, supply chain, projects, EHS, ESG, administration, legal compliance, industrial relations, and business expansion initiatives.
The role requires a highly accomplished manufacturing leader with strong commercial acumen, multi-plant management experience, and a proven track record in scaling operations while maintaining operational excellence and profitability.
The COO will work closely with the CMD, Board, Leadership Team, customers, suppliers, investors, auditors, regulatory authorities, and key stakeholders to achieve the company’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Leadership & Business Growth
- Develop and execute long-term operational strategy aligned with business goals.
- Translate organizational vision into measurable operational objectives.
- Drive sustainable business growth and profitability.
- Lead business transformation initiatives.
- Develop manufacturing and expansion roadmaps.
- Identify new growth opportunities, strategic partnerships, and diversification initiatives.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances where applicable.
- Participate in Board-level discussions and strategic planning.
2. Multi-Plant Operations Management
Provide overall leadership and control of multiple manufacturing facilities including:
Polymer Recycling Operations
- Raw Material Receiving
- Sorting and Segregation
- Grinding Operations
- Washing Operations
- Density Separation
- Drying Systems
- Compounding Operations
- Extrusion and Pelletization
- Packaging and Dispatch
Polymer Pyrolysis Oil Operations
- Feedstock Management
- Pyrolysis Operations
- Distillation and Fractionation
- Storage and Handling
- Product Quality Management
- Yield Optimization
- Process Improvement
- Environmental Compliance
Future Business Units
- Circular Feedstock Operations
- Advanced Recycling Projects
- New Product Development Facilities
- Value-Added Polymer Businesses
3. Profit & Loss (P&L) Management
Responsible for complete business profitability including:
- Revenue Growth
- EBITDA Improvement
- Gross Margin Enhancement
- Cost Optimization
- Manufacturing Cost Control
- Utility Cost Management
- Maintenance Cost Optimization
- Procurement Cost Reduction
- Inventory Optimization
- Working Capital Management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Financial Planning
- Capital Expenditure Planning
- Return on Investment Monitoring
4. Manufacturing Excellence
- Drive world-class manufacturing practices.
- Improve plant productivity and efficiency.
- Enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Improve material recovery and yield.
- Minimize waste generation.
- Reduce process losses.
- Improve production planning and scheduling.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Implement Six Sigma methodologies.
- Drive continuous improvement culture.
- Establish operational performance benchmarks.
5. Engineering, Utilities & Maintenance
Lead and oversee:
- Preventive Maintenance
- Predictive Maintenance
- Breakdown Maintenance
- Reliability Engineering
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Electrical Maintenance
- Instrumentation Systems
- Automation Systems
- PLC and SCADA Systems
- Utility Operations
- Chillers
- Cooling Towers
- Air Compressors
- DG Sets
- Power Distribution Systems
- Spare Parts Management
- Shutdown Management
- Asset Lifecycle Management
6. Quality Assurance & Customer Satisfaction
- Ensure product quality consistency.
- Maintain customer specifications and standards.
- Lead quality assurance and quality control functions.
- Address customer complaints and corrective actions.
- Drive root cause analysis and preventive actions.
- Ensure product traceability.
- Maintain testing laboratories and quality systems.
- Lead customer audits and quality assessments.
7. Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics
Responsible for:
- Strategic Procurement
- Supplier Development
- Raw Material Sourcing
- Feedstock Procurement
- Vendor Qualification
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Management
- Logistics Planning
- Transportation Management
- Export Logistics
- Supply Risk Management
- Procurement Cost Reduction
8. Projects & Expansion Management
Lead all capital projects including:
- Greenfield Projects
- Brownfield Expansions
- Capacity Enhancements
- New Technology Installations
- Infrastructure Development
- Utility Expansions
- Plant Commissioning
- Project Budget Management
- Contractor Management
- Timeline Management
- Regulatory Approvals
9. Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
Provide leadership for:
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Process Safety Management
- Fire Safety Systems
- Emergency Response Systems
- Incident Investigation
- Risk Assessments
- Hazard Identification
- Contractor Safety
- Safety Training Programs
- Workplace Health Monitoring
- Permit to Work Systems
- Behaviour-Based Safety Programs
- Safety Culture Development
Drive a "Zero Harm" safety culture across all operations.
10. ESG & Sustainability Leadership
Lead the company’s sustainability agenda:
- ESG Strategy Implementation
- Sustainability Reporting
- Carbon Footprint Reduction
- Circular Economy Initiatives
- Energy Efficiency Programs
- Water Conservation Projects
- Waste Reduction Programs
- Responsible Resource Utilization
- Stakeholder Engagement
- ESG Audits and Assessments
- Sustainability Certifications
- Investor ESG Requirements
11. Regulatory, Legal & Statutory Compliance
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations including:
- Factories Act
- Labour Laws
- Industrial Relations Regulations
- Pollution Control Board Requirements
- CPCB Regulations
- SPCB Regulations
- EPR Regulations
- Hazardous Waste Rules
- Environmental Protection Regulations
- Fire Safety Regulations
- Legal Metrology Requirements
- Corporate Governance Requirements
- Industrial Licensing Requirements
- Consent to Operate
- Consent to Establish
- Environmental Clearances
- Statutory Audits
- Government Inspections
12. Administration & Industrial Relations
Responsible for:
- Plant Administration
- Facility Management
- Security Management
- Industrial Relations
- Contractor Management
- Employee Welfare
- Labour Compliance
- Government Liaison
- Community Relations
- Crisis Management
- Public Relations Support
13. Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0
Lead implementation of:
- ERP Systems
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Production Monitoring Systems
- Business Intelligence Dashboards
- IoT-Based Monitoring
- Predictive Maintenance Tools
- Automation Projects
- AI-Based Process Optimization
- Data Analytics Platforms
- Smart Factory Initiatives
14. Corporate Governance & Risk Management
- Establish governance systems and controls.
- Lead Management Review Meetings.
- Develop operational policies and SOPs.
- Monitor business risks.
- Implement business continuity plans.
- Develop disaster recovery strategies.
- Ensure ethical business practices.
- Support Board governance requirements.
15. Certifications & Management Systems
Responsible for maintaining and improving:
- ISCC PLUS Certification
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System
- ESG Frameworks
- EPR Compliance Systems
- Customer-Specific Certifications
- Sustainability Certifications
- Internal Audit Programs
- External Audit Programs
16. Security, Confidentiality & Intellectual Property Protection
- Protect company trade secrets and proprietary processes.
- Establish confidentiality protocols.
- Control access to sensitive operational information.
- Protect intellectual property and know-how.
- Prevent unauthorized disclosure of manufacturing processes.
- Oversee cybersecurity coordination with IT teams.
- Protect company assets and infrastructure.
17. Leadership & Talent Development
Build and lead high-performing teams across:
- Operations
- Production
- Maintenance
- Quality
- EHS
- ESG
- Projects
- Supply Chain
- Administration
Responsibilities include:
- Leadership Development
- Succession Planning
- Performance Management
- Organizational Development
- Employee Engagement
- Training & Skill Development
- High-Potential Talent Identification
- Culture Building
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- EBITDA Growth
- Revenue Growth
- Production Achievement
- Capacity Utilization
- OEE Improvement
- Yield Improvement
- Cost Reduction
- Working Capital Improvement
- Inventory Turnover
- Customer Satisfaction Index
- Customer Complaint Reduction
- Safety Performance
- Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
- ESG Score Improvement
- Compliance Score
- Energy Consumption Reduction
- Water Consumption Reduction
- Project Completion Performance
- Employee Retention Rate
QualificationEssential
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Polymer, Industrial, Production, or related Engineering Discipline.
Preferred
- MBA (Operations, General Management, Strategy, Finance, or Business Administration)
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
- Project Management Certification
- ESG or Sustainability Certifications
Experience
- Minimum 20+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
- Minimum 10 years in senior leadership roles.
- Experience handling multi-plant manufacturing operations.
- Strong exposure to plastics, petrochemicals, polymers, recycling, chemicals, process industries, energy, or circular economy sectors.
- Proven P&L management experience.
- Experience managing large teams and complex manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated success in plant expansions and operational scaling.
Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates from:
- Polymer Manufacturing
- Plastic Recycling
- Petrochemicals
- Refining
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Compounding Industry
- Circular Economy Businesses
- Waste Management Industry
- Process Manufacturing Industries
Reporting Functions
The following functions shall report directly or indirectly to the COO:
- Plant Head(s)
- Production Head
- Maintenance Head
- Quality Head
- EHS Head
- ESG & Sustainability Manager
- Projects Head
- Procurement Head
- Supply Chain Head
- Warehouse & Logistics Head
- Utilities Head
- Administration Manager
- Security & Facility Management
- Human Resources (Plant)
- Petrochemical
Personal Attributes
- Visionary Leader
- Strategic Thinker
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Strong Commercial Acumen
- Results-Oriented
- High Integrity
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Strong Negotiation Skills
- Change Management Capability
- Data-Driven Decision Maker
- Team Builder
- Stakeholder Management Expertise
Pay: From ₹200,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
