Operations Manager

Company Description

Brisil is a fast-growing sustainable materials company that turns biomass waste like rice husk and straw into high-value chemicals using its patented technology. Its main product, precipitated silica , is used in green tires, rubber goods, toothpaste, detergents, paints, and pharmaceuticals .

Brisil currently operates a commercial-scale plant in Halol, Gujarat , and is expanding production facilities across India, Southeast Asia & Europe.

Founded by an IIT BHU alumnus , Brisil is backed by CIIE (IIM Ahmedabad), Sanyo Trading (Japan), Sagana, Botnar Foundation, Momentum Capital , and others, with additional support from the Department of Science & Technology and programs such as Marico Innovation Foundation Scale-Up and Technoserve GreenR .

Its technology has earned awards from Lockheed Martin, UNIDO, The Economic Times , and the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK) . Brisil supplies to leading global and Fortune 500 companies across 15+ countries .

Role Description

Operations

Manage production, scheduling, dispatch, and quality control.

Oversee procurement, vendor development, and logistics.

Plan capacity utilization and resource optimization.

Implement Lean / Six Sigma and best-practice systems.

Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and labor regulations .

Team Leadership

Lead and mentor teams across production, logistics, and procurement.

Define KPIs, monitor performance, and foster collaboration across functions.

Build a strong culture of safety, ethics, and teamwork.

Financials & Systems

Track and control plant budgets and operating costs.

Drive efficiency and cost-saving initiatives.

Support management in budgeting and business reviews.

Explore automation and ERP integration for process improvement.

Requirements

Education : B.Tech / M.Tech (mandatory); MBA (preferred, top institute).

Experience : 7+ years in manufacturing operations — ideally in chemicals or FMCG .

Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, automation, and compliance.

Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Proactive, decisive, and focused on operational excellence.

Compensation :

We offer a competitive salary with performance-linked incentives. For the right candidate, this role also offers a clear path to Head of Operations as we expand to multiple locations.