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.