Job Description

Company Profile: - Construction Chemicals Mfg. Plant

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Designation: - Plant & Technical Head

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Location: East Africa

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Job Role Overview :-

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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.

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Key Responsibilities : -

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1. Product Development & Technical Leadership

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Rina Arun / Neha Sharma

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[email protected] / [email protected]

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