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General Manager OperationsASTRA POLYMERS • Visakhapatnam, IN
General Manager Operations

General Manager Operations

ASTRA POLYMERS • Visakhapatnam, IN
1 day ago
Job description

The General Manager – Operations will lead the end-to-end operations of Astra Polymers’ manufacturing plant in Dahej, Gujarat, ensuring world-class production of polymer additives and masterbatch products. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, maintaining strict quality standards, optimizing production efficiencies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and creating a safe, high-performance culture. The GM will act as the strategic and operational leader for the plant.

Key Responsibilities

A. Plant Operations Management

  • Lead all plant operations including production, maintenance, engineering, quality, supply chain, and EHS.
  • Ensure uninterrupted manufacturing with optimized machine efficiency (twin-screw extruders, compounding lines, mixers, etc.).
  • Oversee production planning aligned with customer demand and global business priorities.
  • Maintain strict adherence to daily, weekly, and monthly production KPIs.

B. Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with ISO standards , ASTM , and industry-specific quality norms relevant to polymer additives / masterbatch.
  • Maintain product consistency and quality levels required for domestic and export markets.
  • Drive reduction of production defects, customer complaints, and batch rejections.
  • C. Safety, Health & Environment (EHS)

  • Enforce compliance with Gujarat State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) norms and national environmental laws.
  • Implement global EHS standards including hazard control, waste management, fire safety, and incident investigation.
  • Promote a safety-first culture across plant operations.
  • D. People Leadership & Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams (100–300 employees depending on plant scale).
  • Drive a performance-driven culture with clear goals, continuous training, and professional development.
  • Ensure effective manpower planning, recruitment, and retention.
  • E. Engineering & Maintenance

  • Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all plant equipment.
  • Manage plant upgrades, new line installations, capacity expansions, and technology improvements.
  • Ensure optimal uptime of extruders, feeders, chillers, packaging systems, and utility equipment.
  • F. Supply Chain & Inventory Management

  • Oversee procurement, vendor management, inbound raw materials (polymers, pigments, additives), and outbound logistics.
  • Ensure cost-effective sourcing and timely availability of raw materials.
  • Optimize inventory levels to reduce working capital without impacting production schedules.
  • G. Cost & Budget Management

  • Drive cost optimization initiatives across energy, manpower, wastage, and logistics.
  • Prepare and monitor annual plant budgets.
  • Ensure achievement of plant profitability targets.
  • H. Compliance & Government Liaison

  • Ensure compliance with labour regulations, factory act, environmental permissions, and state regulations.
  • Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies, and industrial development authorities in Gujarat.
  • I. Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead continuous improvement programs (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
  • Support new product development (NPD) and trials.
  • Drive automation, digitalization, and process modernization initiatives.
  • 3. Qualifications & Experience

    Required :

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering / Polymer Engineering / Mechanical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 15–25 years of experience in polymer manufacturing, chemical processing, or masterbatch production.
  • Minimum 7+ years in senior operations leadership (Plant Head / GM / Senior Operations Manager).
  • Strong knowledge of extrusion processes, compounding operations, pigment dispersion , and quality control.
  • Experience managing operations in Gujarat industrial zones (e.g., Dahej, Sanand, Bharuch, Vapi, Vadodara) is an advantage.
  • Desired :

  • Exposure to Middle East or global polymer manufacturing standards (preferred due to Astra Polymers’ international presence).
  • Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or EHS programs.
  • Person has exposure of working in SEZ (Special Economic Zone) is preferable.
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
  • 4. Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Deep understanding of polymer chemistry and processing
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
  • High level of integrity and accountability
  • Ability to thrive in dynamic, growth-oriented environments
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