Chief Operating Officer

Job Description : Chief Operating Officer (COO)-Chemicals-North India . Role Overview: Looking for an Accomplished & Visionary Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead & Streamline Operational Functions Across Manufacturing, R& D, Supply Chain/ Commercial Function The COO Would Serve as a Critical Bridge Between the CEO/Board of Directors & the Execution Arms of the Organization. This Role Would be Instrumental in Driving Operational Efficiency, Ensuring Alignment Across All Business Functions, & Delivering on the Company’s Aggressive Growth & Expansion Goals, Including Multiple Upcoming Greenfield Projects. Key Responsibilities: Strategic & Operational Leadership Act as the Key integrator between Strategic Vision & Ground-level Execution. Translate Board-level Directives into Measurable Operational Targets Across Functions. Oversee Execution of large-Scale Projects, including New Units Manufacturing Excellence Lead Operations Across Manufacturing Sites On Pan India Ensure High Standards in Production Efficiency, Quality, EHS Compliance, Energy Optimization,& Asset Utilization. Monitor Key Plant KPIs – Output, Yield, Cost of Production, Downtime, OEE, & Customer Service levels. Technology, R&D & Product Commercialization Work Closely with R&D to Facilitate lab-to-Plant Transfer of Specialty Chemical Products. Ensure Alignment of Manufacturing Infrastructure with Evolving Product & Technology Requirements. Promote Innovation & Cost Optimization Through Process Improvements & Automation. Supply Chain & Commercial Synergy Oversee Procurement, Vendor Development, logistics, & Warehousing with a Focus on Timely Availability & Cost Efficiency. Coordinate Closely with the Commercial & Sales Teams to Align Market Demand, Pricing, & Production Planning. Develop Sourcing Strategies for Raw Materials Critical to Petrochemical Manufacturing. People & Performance Management Build & Mentor a Strong leadership Pipeline Across Operations, Technical, & Support Functions. Institutionalize Systems for Performance Reviews, SOP Adherence, & Capability Development. Drive a Culture of Ownership, Agility, & Operational Excellence. Candidate Profile: Education: B.E (Chemicals; MBA or Equivalent Preferred. Experience: 25+ years of Progressive leadership in Chemical/Process Industries, with at least 5+ years in a COO or Head of Operations Role of a large Chemical Organisation. Strong Understanding of Process Plant Operations, Compliance (PESO, CPCB, EHS), Utility Management, & Chemical Safety Protocols. Hands-on Experience in Commissioning, Scale-up, & Multi-Plant Operations. Ability to Drive Cross-Functional Coordination, Manage large Teams, & Deliver Operational Transformation.

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