Location: Delhi, India (On-site)
Employment Type: Contract / Consultant
About the Role We are establishing an advanced plastic recycling facility in India and are seeking an experienced consultant to lead the project from concept through commercial operations.
The consultant will play a key role in developing the recycling business, including EPR strategy, plant design, machinery selection, packaging development, product strategy, compliance, and operational planning.
This is a strategic consulting role for professionals with proven experience in plastic recycling plants, Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), polymer processing, and recycled plastic manufacturing.
Key ResponsibilitiesPlant Development Design and optimize the overall recycling process.
Develop process flow diagrams and material flow.
Recommend plant capacity and expansion strategy.
Design an efficient Material Recovery Facility (MRF).
Machinery Selection Evaluate and recommend machinery suppliers.
Compare European, Taiwanese, Chinese, and Indian equipment.
Assist with technical specifications and vendor negotiations.
Review quotations and support procurement decisions.
Supervise installation, commissioning, and performance testing.
EPR & Regulatory Compliance Develop the company's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) strategy.
Assist with CPCB/SPCB registrations and compliance.
Recommend traceability and documentation systems.
Advise on environmental approvals and regulatory requirements.
Product Development Advise on the highest-value products that can be manufactured from recycled HDPE and other plastic waste, including:
Recycled pellets
Blow moulding compounds
Rotomoulding compounds
Injection moulding grades
Extrusion grades
Packaging applications
Value-added finished products
Recommend products based on profitability, market demand, capital investment, and scalability.




Packaging & Branding Recommend packaging solutions for recycled resin products.
Design packaging specifications suitable for domestic and export markets.
Develop labeling and branding recommendations.
Ensure packaging meets customer and compliance requirements.
Business & Operations Prepare CAPEX and OPEX estimates.
Improve production efficiency and recovery rates.
Recommend quality control and laboratory requirements.
Develop SOPs and operational best practices.
Train production teams during commissioning.
Required Qualifications 10+ years of experience in plastic recycling or polymer processing.
Demonstrated experience setting up or operating recycling plants and/or Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs).
Solid knowledge of HDPE, PP, LDPE, and mixed rigid plastic recycling.
Experience with washing, shredding, sorting, extrusion, filtration, and pelletizing systems.
Familiarity with global recycling machinery manufacturers.
Strong vendor management and project execution experience.
Preferred Experience Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:
Plastic recycling plant setup
Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs)
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Polymer compounding
Blow moulding
Injection moulding
Packaging development
Plastic product development
Circular economy initiatives
Deliverables The consultant will be expected to deliver:
Complete plant development roadmap
Machinery recommendations and vendor evaluations
Plant layout and process optimization
EPR implementation strategy
Product portfolio recommendations
Packaging recommendations
CAPEX and OPEX analysis
Commissioning support
Operational improvement plan
How to Apply Please include:
Updated CV
Summary of recycling projects completed
Plant capacities worked on
Types of polymers processed
Role in each project
Consulting fee expectations
Availability

📌 Plastic Recycling & EPR Consultant (Contract) (New Delhi)
🏢 Shatrunjay EcoPlast
📍 New Delhi