Deputy Manager-Process & Improvements

JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE Deputy Manager-Process & Improvements DATE OF ISSUE
20 Sep 2024
BUSINESS AREA/
DIVISION/COMPANY Performance Minerals Asia Pacific
[Imerys Ceramics India Pvt Ltd (ICI)] / Imerys Carbonates Limited (ICL)REPORTS TO Operations Director India LOCATION Mehsana
(position)
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
The Position will be, working closely with different assets within the India region on Process, Engineering & Operational excellence
subjects, covering a wide range of minerals including talc, calcium carbonate, kaolin, engineered clay, feldspar, etc.
Responsible for driving plant competitiveness, Operation excellence, and process engineering for asset optimization projects. He/
she will lead and support various process studies, including plant optimization, process debottlenecking, process benchmarking and
also new processing conception.
Key skills required would be methodical process analysis, process engineering design, Exposure to lean/CI/Operational excellence,
and strong communication competency. Experience in Industrial Processing or Industrial Production is essential. Mining/ Minerals
Industry experience is a significant advantage.
JOB SCOPE/DIMENSIONS
As the worlds leading supplier of specialty minerals for industry, Imerys is organized around the 3 following Business areas: Performance Minerals (PM), Solutions for Refractory, Abrasives and Construction (RAC), and Solutions for Energy Transition (SET). Performance Minerals are used as functional additives, providing unique properties to our customers products of the following main markets: Plastics
Paints & coatings Filtration & life-sciences Ceramics & building products
This business area is split into 2 geographic areas Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific (PM EMEA & APAC), and the
Americas. This plant comes under PM EMEA & APAC.
Group website: www.imerys.com, www.imerys-ceramics.com
Group Sales: 4.4 Bn Euro Markets: Ceramics Country: India
Plant Location - Mehsana
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Uphold Imerys EHS standards in all phases of work.
● Drive continuous improvements, lead process analysis and benchmarking exercises to optimize efficiency, productivity,
quality, energy, safety and ultimately profitability.
● Debottleneck and troubleshooting, provide assistance to resolve process issues and optimize equipment/ plant
performance.
● Define or review process performance management or standard. Audit process and plant operation.
● Establish and review the relevant Key Performance Index (KPI), facilitate data accuracy and analysis comparison.
● Ensure efficient Process Control tools are in place for Plant Automation.
● Conceptions of new processing ideas. Coordinate the development of new processes or optimization, including trials in lab,
pilot or industrial scale, to define and validate processing routes to be implemented.
● Establish mass balance, water balance and energy balance. Establish flowsheet, P&ID.
● Provide technical support in the Energy Roadmap to reduce CO2 emission.
● Provide processing leadership and guidance to “make things happen”. Provide mentorship to site teams, establish and
transfer Process knowledge and know-how.
● Animating site teams in action plan follow up, facilitating conclusions and decisions.

● Review and provide technical assistance on Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) requests.
● Project Management for site turn-around, process debottleneck mission.
● Support Project Managers in expansion or greenfield project engineering. Serving as process sponsor in project mode
validating process design and equipment specification fit-for-use.
● Interface with internal and external engineering groups/ vendors/ subject experts to ensure technical feasibility.
● Lead process commissioning of new equipment or new plant.
● Execute lean vision and strategy by serving as a champion of facility initiatives that deliver continuous improvement, culture
transformation, waste reduction and/or cost savings, machine up-time, etc ● Track and report key metrics on improvement activities
● Deploy the lean strategy, monitor results and report progress including for roadmap projects cost savings
● Maintain suitable affiliations and participate in professional development activities (internal & external to Imerys) that foster
● continuous learning and also supports the lean position requirements
● Lead and facilitate Lean initiatives that foster process and product innovation.
● Serve as a mentor and coach for the development of Continuous Improvement steering team within the site and
departments..
● Support operations with the deployment of various Lean Manufacturing techniques, including but not limited to, 5S, Visual
Management, Total Productive Maintenance, SMED, and Kaizen events.
Drive improvement efforts through Statistical Process Control and problem-solving methodologies such as the Design of
Experiments,
● Identify and implement training, education, coaching and mentoring of plant personnel in Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
● Assist the business in the development and maintenance of Strategy Deployment tools & Business intelligence tools.
● 30% of the job profile involves travelling. ( 4 sites across India )
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and Experience requirements:
● A Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical/Industrial process/Chemical/Chemistry/Ceramic Engineering/Any similar
stream.
● 7 - 10 years of experience in Industrial Processing or Industrial Production is essential. Mining/ Minerals Industry experience
is a significant advantage.
● Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
● Experienced in process design for industrial projects would be a plus point.
Knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics:
● Adaptable to working in a complex global/ matrix organization.
● Proficient in Google workplace , MS office
● Strong analytical & problem-solving skills., Preferred software proficiency in Minitab etc
● Self-motivated, ability to independently lead and motivate the team.
● Good numerical skills and an understanding of statistics. ( Six Sigma ,Green Belt etc)
● Planning and organisation skills
● Ability to communicate and work with all levels of management & cultures.
● Problem-solving & Leadership skills
● Growth mindset
● Open Minded and ability to learn new subjects
● Organized and rigorous, pay attention to details.
● Good negotiation and influencing skills.
● Extended HSE knowledge.
Strong leadership behaviours:
Cares for Self & Others:
You demonstrate self -awareness and nurture an inclusive and safe environment empowering people to do their best. ● Collaborates for Success:
You work together across boundaries to achieve shared goals. ● Commits to Customers:
You Understand (Internal & External) customers need to take action to meet them. ● Drives Results:
You deliver sustainable results and strive for excellence. ● Shapes The Future:
You think in long- term scenarios, anticipate future challenges and opportunities while prioritizing sustainability.