Position

AGM / General Manager Polymer Division

Reporting To

Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Managing Director

Location

Gummidipoondi, Chennai

Position Summary

The AGM / GM Polymer Division will be the Head of Polymer Business Operations and will be responsible for complete management of polymer recycling, compounding, production, quality, planning, dispatch, technology, automation, training, plant administration, and profitability.

The candidate must possess strong experience in plastic recycling, polymer compounding, extrusion operations, recycled polymers, process optimization, customer specifications, and circular economy manufacturing.

The position requires a hands-on leader capable of managing a large-scale polymer manufacturing operation while building a culture of safety, SOP compliance, training, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.

Candidates must be Willing to Relocate near Gumudipoondi Location

Key Responsibilities

Business Unit Leadership

- Head the complete Polymer Division and drive business growth.
- Lead Production, Quality, Planning, Dispatch, Technical Services, and Plant Administration functions.
- Develop annual business plans, production plans, and growth strategies.
- Drive profitability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Establish performance-driven culture across the division.
- Build and mentor high-performing technical and production teams.

Production & Operations Management

Responsible for complete manufacturing operations of:

- PPCP Granules
- PPHP Granules
- HDPE Granules
- ABS Granules
- HIPS Granules
- Customized Polymer Compounds
- Customer-Specific Recycled Polymer Grades

Key Responsibilities:

- Production planning and scheduling.
- Daily production monitoring.
- Capacity utilization improvement.
- Productivity enhancement.
- Yield improvement.
- Downtime reduction.
- Rejection reduction.
- Cost optimization.
- Shift management.
- Resource utilization improvement.

Plastic Recycling Operations

- Lead recycling operations involving post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste.
- Improve washing, grinding, segregation, sorting, and extrusion efficiencies.
- Drive contamination control and material recovery programs.
- Optimize recycling processes to maximize profitability and quality.
- Ensure consistency in recycled raw material preparation.

Polymer Compounding & Product Development

- Lead development of customized polymer compounds and customer-specific formulations.
- Develop grades suitable for:
- Automotive Industry
- Home Appliances
- Consumer Durables
- Industrial Components
- Packaging Applications

- Improve polymer properties through formulation optimization.
- Support customer approvals and technical qualification programs.
- Drive new product development and commercialization.

Raw Material Management

Candidate must possess thorough knowledge of:

- PPCP
- PPHP
- HDPE
- ABS
- HIPS
- Engineering Plastics
- Recycled Polymer Feedstock
- Polymer Blending
- Additives and Fillers

Responsibilities include:





- Raw material approval and qualification.
- Vendor technical evaluation.
- Material utilization improvement.
- Feedstock optimization.
- Recovery improvement.
- Cost-effective sourcing support.

Polymer Quality Management

Strong hands-on technical expertise in:

- Melt Flow Index (MFI)
- Tensile Strength
- Impact Strength
- Flexural Strength
- Density
- Ash Content
- Moisture Content
- Elongation
- Colour Consistency
- Polymer Compatibility
- Filler Loading
- Additive Performance

Responsibilities:

- Ensure products consistently meet customer specifications.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives.
- Handle customer audits and technical approvals.
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Minimize customer complaints and product rejection.

Dispatch & Customer Commitment

- Ensure production and dispatch commitments are achieved on time.
- Coordinate with Sales, Planning, Stores, Logistics, and Quality teams.
- Maintain optimum inventory levels.
- Monitor order fulfilment and customer service performance.
- Ensure OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery performance.

Plant Administration & Leadership

- Oversee day-to-day plant administration activities.
- Coordinate with Maintenance, HR, Stores, EHS, Security, and Administration departments.
- Ensure workforce discipline and operational effectiveness.
- Drive accountability across all levels of the organization.
- Maintain healthy industrial relations and workforce engagement.

SOP, Training & Skill Development

- Establish and maintain a strong SOP-driven manufacturing culture.
- Develop, implement, and periodically review:
- Production SOPs
- Quality SOPs
- Maintenance SOPs
- Safety SOPs
- Operational Work Instructions

- Conduct periodic employee training programs.
- Develop skill matrices and competency assessment systems.
- Build a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.
- Ensure training records and compliance documentation are maintained.

MIS & Management Reporting

- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of:
- Daily Production Reports
- Weekly Reviews
- Monthly MIS
- Management Review Reports
- Productivity Dashboards

Monitor and report:

- Production Performance
- OEE
- Yield %
- Rejection %
- Downtime Analysis
- Energy Consumption
- Material Recovery
- Conversion Cost
- Quality Performance
- Dispatch Performance

Present periodic reviews to Management and Leadership Teams.

Automation, PLC, SCADA & Industry 4.0

Strong exposure to:

- PLC Systems
- SCADA Systems
- Industrial Automation
- IoT-based Monitoring Systems
- Real-Time Production Dashboards
- Industry 4.0 Technologies
- AI-based Manufacturing Systems

Responsibilities:





- Lead automation initiatives across the Polymer Division.
- Improve process monitoring and production visibility.
- Support predictive maintenance and smart manufacturing initiatives.
- Work closely with maintenance and automation teams to improve plant performance.

Maintenance & Reliability

- Work closely with maintenance teams to ensure maximum uptime.
- Support:
- Preventive Maintenance
- Predictive Maintenance
- Breakdown Analysis
- Critical Spare Management

- Improve OEE and equipment reliability.

ESG, EHS & Sustainability

- Promote circular economy principles throughout operations.
- Ensure compliance with EHS and ESG requirements.
- Drive waste reduction and resource optimization programs.
- Support sustainability reporting initiatives.
- Improve environmental performance of the Polymer Division.

Expansion & New Projects

- Support new plant setup, expansion, and commissioning projects.
- Participate in machinery selection and process design.
- Support technology upgrades and modernization initiatives.
- Drive scale-up of production capacities.

Education

Preferred Qualifications

- B.E. / B.Tech Polymer Technology
- Plastics Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Polymer Science

Additional Advantage

- M.Tech
- MBA Operations
- Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing Certification

Experience

Mandatory

- 15–25+ years of experience in Polymer Manufacturing, Plastic Recycling, Polymer Compounding, or Extrusion Industries.
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership role heading production or business operations.
- Robust experience in recycled polymers and compounding operations.

Preferred Industries

- Plastic Recycling
- Recycled Polymer Manufacturing
- Polymer Compounding
- Engineering Plastics
- Automotive Polymer Components
- Consumer Durable Components
- Circular Economy Businesses

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

- Strong technical expertise in recycled polymers and compounding.
- Deep understanding of MFI, tensile properties, polymer formulation, and quality systems.
- Experience in handling large-scale manufacturing operations.
- Strong plant administration capability.
- Exposure to automation, PLC, SCADA, IoT, and smart manufacturing systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
- Ability to drive SOP culture and workforce training.
- Proven track record of operational excellence and business growth.
- Willingness to relocate to Gummidipoondi with family.

Stability Requirement

Candidates should demonstrate:

- Stable career progression.
- Long-term association with previous employers.
- Minimum 5+ years tenure in key organizations preferred.
- Proven contribution towards plant growth, team development, and business transformation.

Frequent job changes and short employment tenures will not be preferred.

Interested candidates can call me at

Thanks and Regards

L Sainath Jayaram

SAI HR CONSULTANTS

DIRECTOR TALENT ACQUISITION

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