General Manager – Plastic Compounding
Company: JC Global Refineries Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Gummidipoondi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 15+ Years
Industry: Polymer Recycling | Plastic Compounding | Manufacturing | Circular Economy
About the Company
JC Global Refineries Pvt. Ltd. is one of India's growing manufacturers of recycled polymer compounds and sustainable plastic recycling solutions. We are expanding our operations and are looking for a dynamic manufacturing leader to drive operational excellence in our polymer compounding and granules manufacturing facility.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced General Manager – Polymer Recycling & Compounding with strong expertise in polymer compounding, recycled plastics, extrusion, process optimization, production management, and plant operations.
The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in manufacturing PP, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, ABS, HIPS, GPPS, and engineering polymer compounds and be capable of leading large manufacturing teams while delivering world-class quality, productivity, and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end polymer recycling and compounding operations.
- Manage production planning and achieve daily, monthly, and annual manufacturing targets.
- Optimize twin-screw and single-screw extrusion processes.
- Improve OEE, productivity, yield, and machine utilization.
- Reduce manufacturing costs, downtime, scrap, and process losses.
- Develop and optimize polymer formulations for recycled compounds.
- Ensure consistent product quality through process control and quality systems.
- Lead Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Stores, Utilities, and EHS teams.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, safety, and statutory requirements.
- Support new product development and customer-specific compound development.
Required Technical ExpertisePolymer Processing
- Polymer Compounding
- Polymer Formulation
- Polymer Blending
- Plastic Recycling
- Recycled Polymer Manufacturing
- Engineering Plastics
- Twin Screw Extrusion
- Single Screw Extrusion
- Pelletizing
- Melt Filtration
- Screen Changers
- Vacuum Degassing
- Process Optimization
Materials Knowledge
Strong experience with:
- PP
- HDPE
- LDPE
- LLDPE
- ABS
- HIPS
- GPPS
- Engineering Plastics
Knowledge of:
- PCR (Post Consumer Recycled)
- PIR (Post Industrial Recycled)
- Reprocessed Materials
- Virgin Polymer Blending
- Additives
- Masterbatch
- Stabilizers
- Compatibilizers
- Fillers
- Impact Modifiers
Quality & Testing
Experience in:
- Melt Flow Index (MFI)
- Density
- Moisture Analysis
- Tensile Testing
- Impact Testing
- Ash Content
- Product Validation
- Root Cause Analysis
- CAPA
- Customer Complaint Resolution
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor's Degree in Polymer Technology, Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 15+ years of manufacturing experience in polymer processing or plastic compounding.
- Minimum 8 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven experience in recycled polymer granules manufacturing.
- Strong leadership, people management, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates from the following industries are encouraged to apply:
- Polymer Recycling
- Plastic Compounding
- Engineering Plastics
- Masterbatch Manufacturing
- Polymer Processing
- Petrochemicals
- Plastic Extrusion
- Automotive Plastics
- Consumer Plastics
- Packaging Materials
Preferred Skills
- Polymer Compounding
- Polymer Recycling
- Plastic Recycling
- Extrusion
- Manufacturing Operations
- Production Planning
- Process Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- TPM
- OEE Improvement
- Cost Reduction
- Quality Management
- ISO Systems
- EHS Compliance
- Team Leadership
Why Join JC Global?
- Opportunity to lead a rapidly growing polymer recycling business.
- Work with advanced recycling and compounding technologies.
- Be part of India's circular economy and sustainability initiatives.
- Lead high-impact manufacturing and process improvement projects.
- Competitive salary and long-term career growth.
Job Type
Full-time
Work Location
Gummidipoondi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Experience
- Polymer Compounding: 10+ years (Preferred)
- Manufacturing Leadership: 10+ years (Preferred)
Application Question
Describe your experience in polymer compounding, recycled polymer manufacturing, extrusion processes, and the types of polymers (PP, HDPE, ABS, HIPS, etc.) you have worked with. Please include the production capacity of the plants you have managed and the size of the team you have led.
Keywords for Indeed Search: Polymer Compounding, Polymer Recycling, Plastic Compounding, Recycled Polymer, Extrusion, Twin Screw Extruder, PP, HDPE, ABS, HIPS, GPPS, Engineering Plastics, Production Head, Plant Head, General Manager Manufacturing, Operations Head, Polymer Processing, Circular Economy, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, OEE, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
Pay: From ₹80,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
