Production Manager - Specialty Chemicals
Miicron Wires & Polymers Pvt. Ltd.
Palghar, Maharashtra | Factory-based | Relocation Required
About the Role
@Miicron Wires & Polymers Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead specialty chemical and polymer manufacturing operations at our Palghar facility.
This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership role for someone experienced in specialty chemicals, polymer manufacturing, exothermic reactions, process optimisation, production planning, quality systems and operational excellence.
You will play a key role in strengthening manufacturing processes, developing production teams and supporting the scale-up of new products from R&D to commercial production.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead safe and efficient execution of exothermic chemical reactions and specialty polymer manufacturing
- Drive production planning, process optimisation and manufacturing efficiency
- Lead technology transfer from R&D to commercial production
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure high standards of process safety, quality and operational excellence
- Lead and develop production teams
- Support implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 systems
- Work closely with R&D, Quality and other functions to improve manufacturing performance
- Drive initiatives around productivity, energy efficiency, waste reduction and sustainable manufacturing
Qualification
B.Sc./M.Sc. Chemistry, Bachelor/B.Tech in Chemical Technology, or B.Tech in Chemical Engineering.
Required Experience
- 10+ years of experience in specialty chemical or polymer manufacturing
- 5+ years in a Production Manager, Plant Manager or equivalent manufacturing leadership role
- Hands-on experience with exothermic reaction processes
- Strong experience in polymer manufacturing
- Experience managing production teams and manufacturing operations
Preferred Technical Experience
Experience with one or more of the following will be strongly preferred:
- Phenol Blocked Isocyanates
- Organic Titanates / Organometallic Chemistry
- Polyesterimide Resins
- Specialty Polymer Manufacturing
Quality & Management Systems
Practical experience with:
- ISO 9001:2015
- Management Representative (MR) responsibilities
- Internal Audits
- Management Review Meetings
- CAPA
- Process Documentation
- Continual Improvement
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
Sustainability Experience - Advantage
Experience in:
- Energy optimisation
- Carbon footprint reduction
- Net Zero / Carbon Neutrality initiatives
- Utility optimisation
- Water conservation
- Waste reduction
- Circular economy initiatives
- ESG and environmental compliance
First 90 Days
Understand products Review SOPs Assess KPIs Improve reactor utilization Strengthen ISO 14001
What You Will Get to Do
This is an opportunity to lead technically challenging specialty chemical manufacturing operations, improve manufacturing systems, build a high-performing production team and work closely with R&D to commercialise new products.
You will have a direct role in shaping Miicron's manufacturing capabilities and long-term growth.
Candidates Who Need Not Apply
No reactor chemistry, no exothermic reaction experience, only blending/packaging/FMCG/pharma experience.
Location
Palghar, Maharashtra
This is a factory-based leadership position. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Palghar.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through LinkedIn or share their updated profile/resume at:
[email protected]
Please apply only if you meet the core experience requirements and are willing to relocate to Palghar.
www.miicron.com
LinkedIn link:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohan-kewalramani/
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Provident Fund
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Palghar, Maharashtra (Palghar)
