Designation: Manager – Plant
Operations
Reporting: CBO (Chief Business
Officer)
NoPo Nanotechnologies one of the few deep tech
companies globally that leads the research and development in the nano tubes space. The company manufactures and sells high -quality single walled carbon nano tubes using proprietary methods known as HiPCO®. These nano tubes are
extremely small and strong, with a range of useful properties such as
semi -conductivity, low density, and high conductivity. They have been used in a
variety of applications, including Li -ion batteries, space, defense, and electronics. NoPo is
currently scaling up production to meet the customer demands.

Job Summary:
As the Operations Manager, you will be
responsible for designing and overseeing all aspects of our
manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety.
You will work closely with cross -functional
teams to develop and implement strategies for scaling up production
to meet growing demand. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in
the chemical industry, strong leadership abilities, proven track record of optimizing production workflows and
drive the rapid scale -up of our organization.
Key Responsibilities
1. Start -Up
Plant Establishment & Ramp -Up
Lead the
establishment of plant infrastructure, including layout, equipment
installation, utilities, and workflow design.

Develop and
document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for nano -scale production.

Support
commissioning and validation of production equipment and clean room environments.

Collaborate with
founders, engineering, and R&D; teams to transition technology from
prototype to scalable manufacturing.

2. Operational Management
Execute daily
operations of nanomaterial synthesis, fabrication, coating, or processing
lines.

Build production




schedules and capacity plans to meet evolving customer and investor
timelines.

Monitor KPIs for
output, efficiency, yield, and quality.

Implement digital
systems (MES, SPC dashboards, data collection) to support growth.

3. Safety, Compliance & Risk
Management
Establish a
safety -first culture tailored to scale materials and novel processes.

Develop and enforce
EHS protocols, including controls for nano particle exposure, waste
management, and contamination prevention.

Ensure compliance
with relevant regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ISO, local
authorities).

Conduct risk
assessments, audits, and incident reviews, lead corrective actions.

4. Team Building & Leadership
Recruit, train, and
manage a growing team of operators, technicians, and process engineers.

Foster a culture of
agility, ownership, and innovation characteristic of a start -up
environment.

Provide daily
coaching, performance feedback, and growth opportunities.

5. Process Optimization &
Scale -Up
Work closely with
R&D; to iterate and optimize manufacturing processes.

Lead continuous
improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Reduce cycle times,
improve yield, lower costs, and enhance reliability as production scales.

6. Budgeting & Resource
Management
Create and manage
operational budgets, equipment planning, and staffing forecasts.

Oversee procurement
of critical material feedstocks, consumables, and tools.

Work with supply
chain partners to ensure costeffective sourcing.

Requirements
Education




Bachelor's or Master's
Degree in chemical engineering/ Nanotechnology

Experience
10+ years of Plant operations
experience in Chemical / Specialty Chemicals / Carbon nano tubes Manufacturing
Start -up Industries

Prior experience in
a start -up, pilot plant, or scale -up Plant environment strongly preferred.

Demonstrated
experience commissioning new equipment, establishing SOPs, and building
teams from scratch.

Technical Competencies
Hands -on knowledge
of fabrication, nano particle synthesis, nano -coatings, or characterization
techniques.

Experience with clean room protocols (ISO 5–8), automation/controls, and contamination
control.

Familiarity with
regulatory expectations around nano materials handling.

Soft Skills
Entrepreneurial
mindset with willingness to be both strategic and hands -on.

Strong leadership,
communication, and project -management abilities.

Adaptable,
resourceful, and comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast -changing
conditions.

Excellent
problem -solving and data -driven decision -making skills.

Working Conditions
Start -up
environment with rapid changes, evolving priorities, and hands -on
technical work.

Requires the use of
PPE and occasional work in cleanrooms or controlled nanomaterial handling
areas.

Periodic extended
hours during commissioning, scale -ups,or urgent production issues.

Benefits
Benefits:
Competitive
salary package commensurate with experience.

Prospect to
drive fast -paced
growth
in a path breaking industry

Chance to build
relationships with the best -in -class customers working on the most
advanced technologies using our product. These technologies range from
silicon anodes, flexible electronics, improved water
purification.

You will be a part
of the solution to save the environment

📌 Manager - Plant Operations (Bengaluru)
🏢 NoPo Nanotechnologies India
📍 Bengaluru