Production Manager

Production Manager - Specialty Chemicals
Miicron Wires & Polymers Pvt. Ltd.
Location:- Palghar, Maharashtra | Factory-based | Relocation Required
About the Role
@Miicron Wires & Polymers Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead specialty chemical and polymer manufacturing operations at our Palghar facility.
This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership role for someone experienced in specialty chemicals, polymer manufacturing, exothermic reactions, process optimisation, production planning, quality systems and operational excellence.
You will play a key role in strengthening manufacturing processes, developing production teams and supporting the scale-up of new products from R&D to commercial production.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead safe and efficient execution of exothermic chemical reactions and specialty polymer manufacturing
• Drive production planning, process optimisation and manufacturing efficiency
• Lead technology transfer from R&D to commercial production
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure high standards of process safety, quality and operational excellence
• Lead and develop production teams
• Support implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 systems
• Work closely with R&D, Quality and other functions to improve manufacturing performance
• Drive initiatives around productivity, energy efficiency, waste reduction and sustainable manufacturing

Qualification
B.Sc./M.Sc. Chemistry, Bachelor/B.Tech in Chemical Technology, or B.Tech in Chemical Engineering.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience in specialty chemical or polymer manufacturing
• 5+ years in a Production Manager, Plant Manager or equivalent manufacturing leadership role
• Hands-on experience with exothermic reaction processes
• Strong experience in polymer manufacturing
• Experience managing production teams and manufacturing operations

Preferred Technical Experience
Experience with one or more of the following will be strongly preferred:

• Phenol Blocked Isocyanates
• Organic Titanates / Organometallic Chemistry
• Polyesterimide Resins
• Specialty Polymer Manufacturing

Quality & Management Systems
Practical experience with:

• ISO 9001:2015
• Management Representative (MR) responsibilities
• Internal Audits
• Management Review Meetings
• CAPA
• Process Documentation
• Continual Improvement
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

Sustainability Experience - Advantage
Experience in:

• Energy optimisation
• Carbon footprint reduction
• Net Zero / Carbon Neutrality initiatives
• Utility optimisation
• Water conservation
• Waste reduction
• Circular economy initiatives
• ESG and environmental compliance

First 90 Days

Understand products Review SOPs Assess KPIs Improve reactor utilization ¢ Strengthen ISO 14001

What You Will Get to Do
This is an opportunity to lead technically challenging specialty chemical manufacturing operations, improve manufacturing systems, build a high-performing production team and work closely with R&D to commercialise new products.
You will have a direct role in shaping Miicron's manufacturing capabilities and long-term growth.
Candidates Who Need Not Apply
No reactor chemistry, no exothermic reaction experience, only blending/packaging/FMCG/pharma experience.
Location
Palghar, Maharashtra
This is a factory-based leadership position. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Palghar.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through LinkedIn or share their updated profile/resume at:
[email removed]
Please apply only if you meet the core experience requirements and are willing to relocate to Palghar.
www.miicron.com
LinkedIn link:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohan-kewalramani/