Manager/Head – Production/Operations

TCLS LLC, a subsidiary of Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd India (TCL India) is building a new manufacturing facility in Northern panhandle of West Virginia. This investment will consist of a Petrochemical plant to produce Maleic Anhydride (MAn) from Butane; and a Fine Chemical plant to manufacture food ingredients Malic Acid and Fumaric Acid.

Project Pluto

· modular construction project with modules and capital equipment, utility packages, pipe racks, cable racks, loose shipped piping and steel structures delivered from India and Europe for assembly at an existing site

· The Plants are largely (70%) modularized elsewhere by TCL Technology & Engineering Division.

· The project will have about 250 modules and close to 80,000 cubic meters (freight tons) of volume and will be transported in 3 to 4 shipping lots from India to US on ocean carriers and on the Mississippi – Ohio rivers by barges up to the site for installation.

Project Status

· Civil construction and foundations onsite are well advanced.

· A Mechanical contractor has been appointed and is working with Owner’s representatives in planning further infrastructure, project management and scheduling. They will act as the General Contractor (GC) responsible for setting the Modules, Independent equipment, Piping, loose shipped prefab structures & equipment onto foundations.

· The Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) contractor will be appointed soon.

· All contractors and subcontractors have extensive local experience and are Union contractors.

Job Overview:

1. The Production Head of a large US-based chemical manufacturing company is responsible for overseeing the entire production process, ensuring that operations run efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.

2. This role involves managing production teams, optimizing manufacturing processes, maintaining equipment, and ensuring the production of high-quality chemical products.

3. The Production Head works closely with other departments, such as R&D, quality control, logistics, and supply chain, to align production goals with overall business objectives.

4. The role also requires a strong focus on continuous improvement, cost management, safety protocols, and meeting customer demands while maintaining profitability.

5. The Production Head must possess strong leadership abilities, deep technical knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes, and a thorough understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

6. This role requires an individual who can balance operational efficiency with strategic thinking, as well as maintain a commitment to high standards of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry with proven experience of at least 25 years in Fine Chemical and/or Petrochemical Plants with complex operations involving Continuous and Batch processes and unit operations including batch and continuous manufacturing, reaction engineering, distillation, filtration, heating/cooling, crystallization, drying and mixing processes.

2. Demonstrated ability to manage manufacturing costs and site overheads.

3. Extensive experience in the chemical manufacturing sector, including familiarity with the specific challenges, regulatory requirements, and safety concerns associated with chemicals, petrochemicals, or specialty chemicals.

4. Understanding of the chemical supply chain, including raw material procurement, inventory management, and logistics, to optimize production operations.

5. Relevant certifications in safety management, quality control, or manufacturing management (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, ISO, or PMP) are highly valued.

6. The ideal candidate will have a track record of achieving production targets, improving processes, and ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.

TCL LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on Gender, Race, Age, Sexual Orientation, Religion. As a Construction site job with many high multi floor plants, good physical health and the ability to comfortably climb multiple floors, and walk around a large site comfortably multiple times a day, is essential.

Join our dynamic team and play a key role in delivering a state-of-the-art petrochemical and fine chemical plant that meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Proctor, WV 26055: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150,000 - $200,000