Plant Operations Manager Polysilicon

Company Background

We are representing our overseas client; a fortune 500 company and the largest private sector corporation in India in the search for a Plant Operations Manager Polysilicon

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide end-to-end expertise in running high-purity polysilicon manufacturing operations
• Establishing world-class process safety, operations reliability, and operational excellence at a greenfield facility
• Act as a key advisor to the leadership team, guide cross-functional execution, and develop deep operational capabilities within the plan
• Provide deep domain knowledge across the full polysilicon manufacturing cycle from TCS, deposition reactors, hydrogen recovery to Siemens rods
• Support commissioning and ramp-up of greenfield/brownfield facilities
• Define and implement SOPs, operating envelopes, and control strategies for stable operations.
  
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure strict compliance with global standards in process safety, personal safety, and environment management
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering to ensure equipment uptime, preventive maintenance, and plant reliability
• Support asset integrity programs, spares strategy, and shutdown planning
• Coach and mentor engineers and shift leaders to build deep process and operations knowledge
• Lead training sessions, knowledge capture, and operational simulations for plant readiness
• Stay updated with global benchmarks, emerging technologies, and operational innovations in polysilicon manufacturing
• Interface with licensors, EPCs, and technology consultants during design reviews and audits

Job Requirements:

• Engineering graduate (Chemical / Mechanical preferred); advanced training in Six Sigma, Lean, or EHS desirable.
• 15-25 years of experience in semiconductor-grade or solar-grade polysilicon operations, preferably in Siemens processes
• Proven track record of leading plant operations, site leadership, or commissioning roles in high-purity chemical or polysilicon plants
• Deep understanding of process safety, reliability engineering, and asset performance
• Strong technical depth with practical problem-solving skills
• Discipline in operations and process integrity
• Ability to lead under pressure and during plant emergencies

Job info:

• Contract employment (Renewable)
• Working hours : 9 hours
• Must be willing to be based in India

Qualified and interested candidates may apply online or email your updated resume to siti(at)talentrecruit.com.my.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.