Process Intensification Cell (PIC)

Job Description

Role: Manager – Process Intensification (PIC)

Department: Process Intensification Cell (PIC)

Reports To: AVP – Process Intensification

Job Purpose

The role is responsible for process development and scale-up through process engineering and process intensification of existing molecules. The position focuses on improving manufacturing efficiency, optimizing processes, enhancing yield, and reducing waste, energy, and operational costs through continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development & Process Engineering

• Conduct detailed studies of existing manufacturing processes including process operations, inconsistencies, material and energy balance, process micro-activities, equipment mapping, and data analysis.
• Perform deviation analysis to identify improvement opportunities within manufacturing processes.
• Identify, evaluate, and execute projects aimed at improving product quality, production capacity, and process yield while reducing material usage, waste generation, water consumption, and utilities.
• Identify and implement energy conservation initiatives within manufacturing operations.
• Drive waste reduction initiatives through process modifications and recovery of value-added products.
• Prioritize improvement projects based on safety, cost, and market requirements.

Process Optimization & Plant Trials

• Prepare process documentation and support equipment modifications for process improvements.
• Execute plant trials based on modified processes and analyze trial batches.
• Identify gaps between actual and desired process outcomes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address them.
• Streamline processes by resolving operational gaps and standardizing modified processes.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis for process improvements and implement permanent process modifications.
• Handover optimized and standardized processes to plant operations teams.

Process Innovation & Technology Development

• Lead initiatives in process development and scale-up for new technologies and process improvements.
• Conduct studies on multiphase reactions, catalysis, and continuous flow reactions.
• Identify opportunities to replace existing processes with more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable alternatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Improvement in process yield and reduction in material usage, waste generation, and utilities consumption.
• Timely execution of continuous improvement projects.
• Production capacity enhancement.
• Reduction in carbon footprint through optimized processes.

Educational Qualifications

Mandatory:

• Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Preferred:

• M.Tech / M.Chem from reputed institutes such as ICT, IIT, or BHU

Experience

• 8–10 years of industrial experience in process engineering or process development.

Industry Experience

• Experience in one or more of the following industries:
• Fragrance & Flavour Industry
• Specialty Chemicals
• Fine Chemicals
• Agrochemicals
• APIs and API Intermediates

Technical Skills

• Process Engineering
• Process Development
• Basic Organic Chemistry
• Chemical Process Improvement
• Process Scale-up
• Operations Management
• Strategy & Planning
• Data Management and Data Analysis
• Operational Efficiency Improvement

Behavioral Competencies

• Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Strategic thinking and execution
• Networking and stakeholder management
• Systems and process-oriented thinking
• People development and mentoring
• Business acumen

IMS Responsibilities

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintaining accurate documentation
• Ensuring process safety compliance
• Promoting environmentally sustainable and safe process development