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.
Solid 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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