We have an opportunity for Senior Data Scientist role for Corporate Office, Chennai.

Looking for candidates with 10+ years of total experience and minimum of 5+years of experience in Data Science / Advanced Analytics / AI

The Lead of Data Science will be an operational leader responsible for building and scaling
enterprise-wide data science and AI capabilities. manufacturing operations and advanced analytics, driving measurable business outcomes
efficiency, and digital transformation.

This position will lead the Data Science part of AI & Analytics Centre of Excellence (CoE) and
anchor transformation toward Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, and data-driven decisionmaking.

 Own enterprise data science and AI strategy
 Drive adoption of analytics across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and
commercial functions
 improving quality, and enabling data-driven decisions across operations

Define data science roadmap aligned with business strategy
Identify high-impact use cases (predictive maintenance, quality analytics,
Deliver AI/ML solutions embedded in manufacturing processes & other business
Oversee model lifecycle (development, deployment, monitoring)
Organizational Capability Building
Institutionalize data governance, platforms, and AI culture

Define and execute enterprise data science strategy aligned to business goals
Identify high-value AI & AA opportunities across
Manufacturing operations (OEE, yield, downtime)
Supply chain (inventory, logistics optimization)
Quality control (defect detection)




Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on AI-driven transformation
Drive implementation of key manufacturing analytics use cases:
Integrate OT (shop-floor sensors) with IT systems for real-time insights
Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of ML/AI models
Ensure deployment of scalable, production-grade solutions
Drive adoption of MLOps, data engineering, and modern data architecture
Team & Capability Building
Build and lead a multidisciplinary team (budding data scientists, engineers,
Drive talent development, succession planning, and performance management
Establish data science governance, standards, and best practices
Data Governance & Platforms
Establish data governance, quality, and security frameworks
Partner with IT to build scalable data platforms (cloud, IoT, data lake)
Ensure compliance with data privacy and regulatory standards
Translate business problems into AI & AA solutions
Communicate insights effectively to non-technical stakeholders
Track and adopt emerging technologies (AI, GenAI, Agentic AI, IoT, Digital Twins)
Promote a data-driven culture across the enterprise





Adaptable for exceptional candidates with high-impact leadership experience

Essential from reputed institutions
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or IT preferred)
Master’s in Data Science / Statistics / Computer Science / Operations Research /
MBA (optional but preferred for business alignment)
PhD in AI/ML, Data Science, or Applied Statistics
Certifications in Cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP), Data Engineering, or Six Sigma

Experience

1. 10+ years of total experience
2. 5+ years in Data Science / Advanced Analytics / AI
Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale AI & AA programs

Experience in manufacturing / industrial / chemical / process industries
Exposure to Industry 4.0 / IoT / digital manufacturing transformation

Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Statistical Modelling, Gen AI & Agentic AI
Python / R / SQL, Data Engineering fundamentals
MLOps, model deployment, scalable architecture
Data visualization tools (Power BI, Qlik, Tableau Desirable
IoT / sensor data analytics & Digital twin technologies

Proven ability to translate data insights into business outcomes
KPI design and performance measurement frameworks

Manufacturing organizations (Chemical, Petrochemical, Engineering, Automotive,
FMCG)
Companies undergoing digital transformation or Industry 4.0 initiatives

Consulting firms (Analytics/Digital Transformation practices)
Technology companies delivering AI/ML solutions

📌 Data Science Data Science Data Scientist (Remote) (Chennai)
🏢 Chemplast Sanmar
📍 Chennai