Published 2025-12-31
Job Details:
Job Title: Plant Head
Job Location : Kampala Uganda
Reporting to : Director of Operations / CEO / COO
Reported by : HODs - Production, Quality, Maintenance, SCM.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Industry Focus: FMCG (Detergents, Soaps, Liquid Cleaners, Chemical Derivatives)
1. Primary Purpose:
To direct and coordinate the daily operations of the manufacturing plant, ensuring maximum efficiency, minimal waste, and superior product quality for liquid and powder detergents. You will lead a multidisciplinary team across Production, Quality, Maintenance, And Supply Chain.
2. Key Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership: Oversee daily production of liquid detergents, surfactants, and chemical derivatives (e.g., LABSA, SLES).
Process Optimization: Implement Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies to reduce cycle times and improve throughput.
Quality Management: Ensure products meet national and international standards (ISO, local health regulations). Monitor batch consistency and " First Pass Yield."
Resource Allocation: Manage the plant budget, including raw material procurement, labor costs, and capital expenditures (CAPEX).
Maintenance & Engineering: Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of reactors, mixing tanks, filling machines, and spray-drying towers (if applicable).
Compliance & Safety: Enforce strict EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) protocols, especially regarding chemical handling and effluent treatment (ETP).
Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
These are the measurable metrics used to evaluate the Plant Head's success.
Category | Key Performance Indicator (KPI) | Target / Description |
Productivity: |OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) | Measure of Availability, Performance, and Quality of production lines.
Cost Control: Manufacturing Cost per Unit | Focus on reducing energy consumption and optimizing raw material usage.
Quality: First Pass Yield (FPY) | Percentage of products that meet specs without rework or scrap.
Inventory : Inventory Turnover / Accuracy | Minimizing stock-outs of raw materials and excess finished goods.
Safety: TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) | Target of Zero LTI (Lost Time Injuries) and 100% safety compliance | Maintenance | Unplanned Downtime Percentage of time the plant is idle due to equipment failure.
Compliance : ETP Compliance | Adherence to environmental standards for chemical waste discharge.
Technical & Professional Requirements
Education: B. Tech/B. E. in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. An MBA in Operations is highly preferred.
Experience: 20–25+ years in chemical or detergent manufacturing, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
Expertise:
Deep knowledge of Detergent Chemistry (Saponification, Sulfonation, Neutralization).
Familiarity with liquid filling and packaging automation.
Experience in managing Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP).
Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) for production planning.
Pro-Tip for Candidates: In this specific industry, " Derivatives" often refers to the production of surfactants. Highlighting your experience with large-scale reactors and chemical reactions (exothermic/endothermic) is a significant advantage.
Salary Structure : ( Attached Benefits Offered & Clarity what is Not provided )
Net of Tax Salary
Accommodation with Basic Furnishing & Utilities.
Electricity, Water paid by Company.
NSSF - similar to PF in India ;
Once a Year leave for Bachelor / Family - Once after 2 years.
Please expedite and send the updated resume along with requested details and confirmation of interest.
Regards,
Pooja Raval - Sr. Consultant / Team Leader
Ms. Swati Sharma.
Send CV and Reply mail to unitedtechit@uhr.co.in.
Will call you for detail discussion, if your Profile is relevant.
