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 Versatile 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

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🏢 Chemplast Sanmar
📍 Chennai