Company Profile: - Construction Chemicals Mfg. Plant

Designation: - Plant & Technical Head

Location: East Africa

Job Role Overview :-

We are seeking an experienced Plant & Technical Head to lead the establishment, commissioning, and operations of a Construction Chemicals manufacturing facility. The role will be responsible for product development for Dry-Mix Mortars, Tile Adhesives, Grouts, Waterproofing Systems, Repair Mortars, Flooring Systems, Non-Shrink Grouts, and Concrete Admixtures, manufacturing excellence, quality systems, technical services, and team leadership while ensuring compliance with international standards.

Key Responsibilities : -

1. Product Development & Technical Leadership

- Lead formulation and development of dry-mix and liquid construction chemical products.
- Benchmark products against leading brands and international standards.
- Optimize formulations for performance, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Drive continuous product improvement based on market and customer feedback.

2. Raw Material & Supplier Management

- Approve and qualify raw materials and suppliers.
- Evaluate local and imported raw material sources.
- Establish technical specifications and quality standards for incoming materials.
- Manage supplier performance and alternate sourcing strategies.

3. Plant Setup & Manufacturing Operations

- Lead plant design, installation, commissioning, and production start-up activities.
- Oversee production planning, process efficiency, yield improvement, and cost control.
- Ensure smooth plant operations, maintenance coordination, and inventory management.
- Drive manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

4. Quality Assurance & R&D;





- Establish and manage QA/QC and R&D; laboratories.
- Define testing protocols, product specifications, and quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with international construction chemical standards.
- Support product validation, certification, and performance testing.

5. Technical Service & Customer Support

- Provide technical guidance to customers, contractors, consultants, and project teams.
- Handle product performance issues and customer complaints.
- Conduct product demonstrations, application trials, and training programs.
- Develop technical datasheets, application guides, and related documentation.

6. Team Leadership

- Build and lead Production, QA/QC, R&D;, Maintenance, and Technical Service teams.
- Develop SOPs, training plans, performance objectives, and succession plans.
- Mentor and develop technical talent within the organization.

7. Cost, Compliance & EHS

- Drive cost optimization through formulation improvements and process efficiencies.
- Monitor product profitability and manufacturing costs.
- Ensure compliance with EHS, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Desired Candidate : -

- B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Chemical, Civil, Materials Engineering, or related discipline.
- 15–25 years of experience, including 12+ years in Construction Chemicals.
- Minimum 5 years in a Plant Head, Technical Head, Manufacturing Head, or similar leadership role.
- Robust experience in Dry-Mix Mortars, Tile Adhesives, Grouts, Waterproofing Systems, Repair Mortars, Flooring Systems, Non-Shrink Grouts, and Concrete Admixtures.

Contact Person : - Rina Arun / Neha Sharma [email protected] / [email protected]

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