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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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