Plant Head - Detergent & Liquid Cleaner plant at Uganda - Kampala

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.