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Job Title: Production Head AGM / DGM (Agro-Chemicals & API)

Experience: 15–20 Years

Location: Lalru

Reports To: Plant Head

Position Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Production Head to lead our integrated manufacturing operations for Agro-Chemicals (Pesticides, Herbicides) and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). With 15 to 20 years of hands-on experience, you will be the driving force behind meeting production volumes while mastering the dual challenge of stringent API quality and high-volume agro-chemical efficiency. Your core focus will be on process intensification, cost optimization, and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Strategic Manufacturing Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end production of multi-product plants, ensuring seamless transitions between Agro and API campaigns.
- Process Optimization & Scale-up: Audit existing chemical processes to identify bottlenecks. Implement advanced engineering solutions to improve yields and reduce batch cycle times.
- Cost Management: Execute aggressive cost-reduction strategies by optimizing raw material consumption (Specific Consumption), reducing solvent loss, and minimizing utility costs.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Provide high-level technical guidance for complex organic synthesis, high-pressure reactions, and hazardous chemical handling.
- Compliance & Quality: Ensure 100% adherence to cGMP (for APIs) and safety standards for Agro-chemical handling. Lead the team through successful ISO and regulatory audits.
- Resource Planning: Manage manpower, machinery, and material flow to ensure zero downtime and maximum equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- EHS & Sustainability: Enforce rigorous safety protocols for handling toxic/flammable materials and oversee efficient effluent management.
- Required Skills & Qualifications

- Education:
- B.E. / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering OR
- M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry.
- Experience:



15–20 years in chemical manufacturing, with a significant portion spent in a leadership role within a combined Agro-API or Fine Chemicals environment.
- Technical Expertise:
- Robust grip on Mass & Energy Balance and Chemical Unit Operations.
- Expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM) and HAZOP.
- Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, crisis management, and the ability to translate complex technical data into actionable business insights.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1. Production Volume: Achievement of monthly/annual MT targets.

2. Cost Efficiency: Reduction in "Cost per Kg" of finished products.

3. Yield Improvement: Consistent enhancement of batch yields vs. theoretical standards.

4. Safety Record: Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) and environmental compliance.

Key Pointers:

- Batch Processing Experience – Strong hands-on experience in batch manufacturing/process operations.
- Technical Manufacturing Experience – In-depth technical knowledge and experience in chemical/agrochemical manufacturing.
- Campaign-Based Production Experience – Proven experience in handling campaign-based products and manufacturing operations.
- Team Handling Capability – Experience in managing 3–4 Managers and a larger cross-functional production team.
- Multi-Plant Operations Experience – Experience of independently overseeing at least 3 manufacturing plants/units.
- If Interested, Pls send cv as per below mentioned Details:-

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Regards,

Samir Makwana

Email Id : [email protected]

Utkarsh Placement Pvt Ltd, Baroda

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