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Assistant Manager - Projects
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About this Position
As Assistant Manager – Projects, you will be responsible for leading and executing capital and infrastructure projects within a chemical manufacturing environment. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining compliance with statutory and Henkel standards.
What you´ll do
- Project Management:
Lead end-to-end project execution, including scope definition, planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and timelines. - Plant & Equipment Execution:
Oversee design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of plant equipment such as mixers, pumps, reactors, packaging lines, and material handling systems. - Infrastructure Projects:
Manage civil and infrastructure projects such as warehouse design, racking systems, building expansions, and structural strengthening. - Technical Evaluation & Documentation:
Review and interpret P&IDs, as-built drawings, and legacy plant documentation to support project execution. - Site Assessment & Integration:
Evaluate existing equipment and systems, identify risks (e.g., corrosion, structural issues), and ensure seamless integration of new with legacy systems (DCS/PLC). - Shutdown & Turnaround Planning:
Plan and execute plant shutdowns for project implementation within tight timelines. - Stakeholder & Contractor Management:
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Maintenance, Procurement) and manage vendors/contractors effectively. - Safety & Compliance:
Ensure adherence to EHS standards, chemical safety protocols, and regulatory requirements (MIDC, DISH, etc.). - Management of Change (MOC):
Drive MOC processes, ensuring all project changes are documented, reviewed, and approved. - Risk & Cost Management:
Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation plans to avoid delays and cost overruns. - Documentation & Reporting:
Maintain accurate project documentation and updated “as-built” records.
Lead end-to-end project execution, including scope definition, planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and timelines.
Oversee design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of plant equipment such as mixers, pumps, reactors, packaging lines, and material handling systems.
Manage civil and infrastructure projects such as warehouse design, racking systems, building expansions, and structural strengthening.
Review and interpret P&IDs, as-built drawings, and legacy plant documentation to support project execution.
Evaluate existing equipment and systems, identify risks (e.g., corrosion, structural issues), and ensure seamless integration of new with legacy systems (DCS/PLC).
Plan and execute plant shutdowns for project implementation within tight timelines.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Maintenance, Procurement) and manage vendors/contractors effectively.
Ensure adherence to EHS standards, chemical safety protocols, and regulatory requirements (MIDC, DISH, etc.).
Drive MOC processes, ensuring all project changes are documented, reviewed, and approved.
Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation plans to avoid delays and cost overruns.
Maintain accurate project documentation and updated “as-built” records.
What makes you a good fit
- Minimum 8 years of experience in project management within chemical or continuous process industries.
- B.Tech in Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of plant equipment (mixers, pumps, reactors, filling/packing machines) and material handling systems.
- Hands-on experience in civil projects, warehouse design, and racking systems.
- Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6 or similar tools.
- Strong understanding of chemical plant safety, PSSR, DRA, and gate review processes.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent stakeholder management
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
- Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary
- Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 26096561
Job Locations: India, Maharashtra, Kurkumbh
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